The Albert A. Christ Scholarship Fund concentrates almost exclusively on postsecondary scholarships for West Virginia students, channeling significant awards to local public universities and scholarship-administration vehicles. Grants are earmarked for direct scholarship support rather than programmatic or capital needs, indicating a focus on financial aid and student access to higher education within the region.
Highly concentrated giving: small number of relatively large scholarship grants, frequently repeated to the same institutions and scholarship administrators rather than widely distributed small grants.
Albert a Christ Scholarship Fund 1403 gives almost entirely to postsecondary scholarship support, with a strong tilt toward West Virginia students and the institutions that serve them. The largest recent items in the record are scholarship allocations to a scholarship listing at Security National Trust Company in Wheeling, West Virginia, and to Please see (statement), West Virginia, both labeled for scholarships. That pattern fits a funder that moves money through scholarship-administered vehicles as well as direct awards to colleges. West Virginia University and West Liberty University appear repeatedly among the larger recent grants, alongside other in-state recipients such as Wheeling University, Marshall University, Fairmont State University, West Virginia Northern Community College, and Bethany College. The fund’s grants are restricted to education costs rather than general operating support, and the recipient list shows both public and private colleges receiving awards. With annual giving just over $1.0 million and assets of $3.29 million, the foundation operates at a scale that supports many individual scholarship awards rather than a few large institutional commitments.
In undergraduate financial aid, the foundation’s recent grants include $79,000 to West Virginia University for scholarship support and $45,625 to West Liberty University for the same purpose. Those awards show a clear emphasis on degree-seeking students rather than broad program funding. Its scholarship support also extends beyond the largest campuses. West Virginia Northern Community College received $5,125 in 2023 and $3,750 in 2024, both labeled scholarship, while Wheeling University received $9,250 in 2024. The foundation also funded Marshall University, Bethany College, Fairmont State University, and several Ohio institutions, indicating that scholarship dollars are not limited to one school type. A separate channel appears in scholarship-administration support. The 2025 grant to Security National Trust Company in Wheeling was listed as a scholarship award, suggesting that some funds are managed through a local trustee or financial institution rather than paid directly to students or campuses.
$243K
$3.3M
$205K
$321K
Most grants fall between $1K and $3K, with a median of $2K.
25th Percentile
$1K
Median
$2K
75th Percentile
$3K
About 20% of grants go to recipients in OH.
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Notable grantees: West Virginia University, West Liberty University, Security National Trust Company (scholarship listing/administration)
Typical grants are small: the distribution sits at $1,000 at the 25th percentile, $1,500 at the median, and $2,625 at the 75th percentile. That profile is consistent with many individual scholarship awards rather than a few large institutional grants. The recent record also shows repeat funding to the same recipients across 2023 and 2024, including West Virginia University, West Liberty University, Bethany College, Ohio University, West Virginia Northern Community College, and Ohio University - Eastern. The fund gives through scholarship-designated awards and scholarship listings, and it funds individuals.
Grantmaking is US-only in the recent record, with 128 grants to US recipients. West Virginia is the top state by grant count, and 20% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state. Recent recipient cities cluster in Wheeling, Morgantown, and West Liberty in West Virginia, with additional activity in Ohio college towns such as Kent, Columbus, Athens, and St. Clairsville. The pattern shows a strong regional center of gravity around northern West Virginia and nearby Ohio.
It mainly funds scholarship support for postsecondary students, especially West Virginia residents. The recent record includes direct scholarship awards to universities, community colleges, and scholarship-administered vehicles, with many grants labeled simply as scholarship.
Typical grants are modest: the 25th percentile is $1,000, the median is $1,500, and the 75th percentile is $2,625. That indicates a scholarship program built around many smaller awards.
No. Recent grants reach multiple colleges and scholarship vehicles, including West Virginia University, West Liberty University, Wheeling University, Marshall University, Bethany College, West Virginia Northern Community College, and several Ohio institutions.
Yes. West Virginia is the top state by grant count, and 20% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state. The recent recipient list also shows repeated awards in Wheeling, Morgantown, and West Liberty.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including West Virginia University, West Liberty University, Bethany College, Ohio University, and West Virginia Northern Community College. That points to recurring scholarship relationships rather than one-off awards.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHOLARSHIP LISTING ATTACHED SECURITY NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY | WHEELING, WV | $243,125 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY | MORGANTOWN, WV | $79,000 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| WEST LIBERTY UNIVERSITY | WEST LIBERTY, WV | $39,750 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| KENT STATE UNIVERSITY | KENT, OH | $9,700 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| WHEELING UNIVERSITY | WHEELING, WV | $9,250 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| OHIO UNIVERSITY - EASTERN | ST CLAIRSVILLE, OH | $8,250 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY | Youngstown, OH | $7,750 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY | COLUMBUS, OH | $5,500 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME | NOTRE DAME, IN | $5,000 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| UNIVERSITY OF MOUNT UNION | ALLIANCE, OH | $4,750 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| BETHANY COLLEGE | BETHANY, WV | $4,500 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| MARIETTA COLLEGE | MARIETTA, OH | $4,250 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| OHIO UNIVERSITY | ATHENS, OH | $3,750 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| WEST VIRGINIA NORTHERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE | WHEELING, WV | $3,750 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| MARSHALL UNIVERSITY | HUNTINGTON, WV | $3,250 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| WASHINGTON AND JEFFERSON COLLEGE | Washington, PA | $2,500 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| BELMONT COLLEGE | ST CLAIRSVILLE, OH | $2,250 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| SHEPHERD UNIVERSITY | Shepherdstown, WV | $2,125 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY | Raleigh, NC | $2,000 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| DAVIS & ELKINS COLLEGE | Elkins, WV | $2,000 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| CLEMSON UNIVERSITY | Clemson, SC | $2,000 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY | Lexington, KY | $1,750 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| MUSKINGUM UNIVERSITY | NEW CONCORD, OH | $1,750 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| FAIRMONT STATE UNIVERSITY | FAIRMONT, WV | $1,500 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY | Harrisonburg, VA | $1,500 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY | Brooklyn, NY | $1,500 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN | Ann Arbor, MI | $1,500 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON | Dayton, OH | $1,500 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY | Lewisburg, PA | $1,250 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| CONNECTICUT COLLEGE | New London, CT | $1,250 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY | SLIPPERY ROCK, PA | $1,250 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| TIFFIN UNIVERSITY | Tiffin, OH | $1,250 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| DICKINSON COLLEGE | Carlisle, PA | $1,250 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY | Valparaiso, IN | $1,000 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| ELMIRA COLLEGE | Elmira, NY | $1,000 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| WITTENBERG UNIVERSITY | Springville, OH | $1,000 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| OHIO DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY | Columbus, OH | $1,000 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| ELON UNIVERSITY | Elon, NC | $1,000 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY | MOON TOWNSHIP, PA | $1,000 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| FRANCISCAN UNIVERSITY OF STEUBENVILLE | Steubenville, OH | $1,000 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO | Chicago, IL | $1,000 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| GLENVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY | Glenville, WV | $1,000 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY | PITTSBURGH, PA | $1,000 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| BELMONT UNIVERSITY | Nashville, TN | $1,000 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| ASHLAND UNIVERSITY | Ashland, OH | $800 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| EASTERN GATEAWAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE | Steubenville, OH | $750 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY | CONWAY, SC | $750 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH | PITTSBURGH, PA | $750 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON | Charleston, WV | $750 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| ALLEGHENY COLLEGE | Meadville, PA | $750 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP |
SCHOLARSHIP LISTING ATTACHED SECURITY NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY
$243,125SCHOLARSHIP
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY
$79,000SCHOLARSHIP
WEST LIBERTY UNIVERSITY
$39,750SCHOLARSHIP
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY
$9,700SCHOLARSHIP
WHEELING UNIVERSITY
$9,250SCHOLARSHIP
OHIO UNIVERSITY - EASTERN
$8,250SCHOLARSHIP
YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY
SCHOLARSHIP
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
$5,500SCHOLARSHIP
UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME
$5,000SCHOLARSHIP
UNIVERSITY OF MOUNT UNION
$4,750SCHOLARSHIP
BETHANY COLLEGE
$4,500SCHOLARSHIP
MARIETTA COLLEGE
$4,250SCHOLARSHIP
OHIO UNIVERSITY
$3,750SCHOLARSHIP
WEST VIRGINIA NORTHERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
$3,750SCHOLARSHIP
MARSHALL UNIVERSITY
$3,250SCHOLARSHIP
WASHINGTON AND JEFFERSON COLLEGE
$2,500SCHOLARSHIP
BELMONT COLLEGE
$2,250SCHOLARSHIP
SHEPHERD UNIVERSITY
$2,125SCHOLARSHIP
NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
$2,000SCHOLARSHIP
DAVIS & ELKINS COLLEGE
$2,000SCHOLARSHIP
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY
$2,000SCHOLARSHIP
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
$1,750SCHOLARSHIP
MUSKINGUM UNIVERSITY
$1,750SCHOLARSHIP
FAIRMONT STATE UNIVERSITY
$1,500SCHOLARSHIP
JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY
$1,500SCHOLARSHIP
LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY
$1,500SCHOLARSHIP
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
$1,500SCHOLARSHIP
UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON
$1,500SCHOLARSHIP
BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY
$1,250SCHOLARSHIP
CONNECTICUT COLLEGE
$1,250SCHOLARSHIP
SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY
$1,250SCHOLARSHIP
TIFFIN UNIVERSITY
$1,250SCHOLARSHIP
DICKINSON COLLEGE
$1,250SCHOLARSHIP
VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY
$1,000SCHOLARSHIP
ELMIRA COLLEGE
$1,000SCHOLARSHIP
WITTENBERG UNIVERSITY
$1,000SCHOLARSHIP
OHIO DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY
$1,000SCHOLARSHIP
ELON UNIVERSITY
$1,000SCHOLARSHIP
ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY
$1,000SCHOLARSHIP
FRANCISCAN UNIVERSITY OF STEUBENVILLE
$1,000SCHOLARSHIP
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO
$1,000SCHOLARSHIP
GLENVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY
$1,000SCHOLARSHIP
DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY
$1,000SCHOLARSHIP
BELMONT UNIVERSITY
$1,000SCHOLARSHIP
ASHLAND UNIVERSITY
$800SCHOLARSHIP
EASTERN GATEAWAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
$750SCHOLARSHIP
COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
$750SCHOLARSHIP
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
$750SCHOLARSHIP
UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON
$750SCHOLARSHIP
ALLEGHENY COLLEGE
$750SCHOLARSHIP