The K B Tierney Charitable Foundation Trust focuses on place-based investments in community infrastructure and equine-related nonprofits across the Appalachian/Southern region. Grants are often capital or general-purpose gifts that support horse parks/centers, municipal parks, and at least one church building project, suggesting a preference for tangible community assets and local institutions. The foundation gives relatively few, mid-sized grants rather than many small awards, and shows repeat support for horse-related organizations.
A defining feature of K B Tierney Charitable Foundation Trust is its repeated support for horse-related facilities, including $33,000 to Kentucky Horse Park Foundation Inc in 2024 and $30,000 to Virginia Horse Center Foundation in 2024. Those grants sit alongside place-based gifts for local institutions in southern West Virginia and nearby Appalachian communities, showing a portfolio built around community assets rather than one-off events. The trust’s giving includes capital and general-purpose support for parks, churches, arts venues, colleges, animal welfare groups, and emergency needs. Its recent grants show a preference for tangible projects that are easy to identify in a town or city: the Town of Athens received $25,000 for Athens Town Park, Christ Episcopal Church in Bluefield received renovation and remodeling support in both 2023 and 2024, and Bluefield Arts & Revitalization Corp received $15,000 for a cultural heritage center. Smaller awards also reach educational, cultural, and service organizations, including colleges, symphony and ballet groups, and organizations serving people in transitional housing. The trust funds individuals as well as organizations, and its grants are concentrated in West Virginia and the surrounding region.
Equine facilities are one of the clearest threads in the trust’s giving. Kentucky Horse Park Foundation Inc received $26,676 in 2023 for a charitable donation, and Virginia Horse Center Foundation received $10,000 in 2023 for general purposes. Community infrastructure is another major area. The Town of Athens was awarded $25,000 for Athens Town Park, while Christ Episcopal Church in Bluefield received $24,800 in 2023 and $16,000 in 2024 for renovation and remodeling. The trust also supports arts and culture. Bluefield Arts & Revitalization Corp received $15,000 for a cultural heritage center, and West Virginia Symphony Orchestra received $4,000 in 2024 for a donation. Education and service needs appear as well, including $8,250 to Fishburne Learning Center for contributions and $4,000 to Community Connections Inc for support for curriculum.
Grant sizes cluster in the low-thousands to low-tens-of-thousands range, with a p25 of $2,500, a median of $3,500, and a p75 of $7,084. The recent record shows repeated support for several organizations over multiple years, including horse-facility grantees and Bluefield-area institutions. The trust makes both general-purpose and project-specific awards, with examples that include renovation, park development, curriculum support, and scholarships. It also funds individuals, which broadens its grantmaking beyond organizational awards.
$109K
$2M
$107K
$127K
Most grants fall between $3K and $7K, with a median of $4K.
25th Percentile
$3K
Median
$4K
75th Percentile
$7K
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Concentrated, small portfolio: a handful of mid-sized grants concentrated in a few sectors, including repeat funding to equine organizations and one-off capital gifts for parks and church renovation.
Notable grantees: Kentucky Horse Park Foundation Inc., Virginia Horse Center Foundation, Town of Athens, Christ Episcopal Church
West Virginia is the main recipient state, accounting for 70% of grants. The largest clusters land in Bluefield, Charleston, Athens, and Princeton, with additional awards in Lexington, Kentucky; Lexington, Virginia; and Cedar Bluff, Virginia. All recent grants in the data go to U.S. recipients. The pattern points to a regional footprint centered on southern West Virginia and nearby Appalachian communities.
The trust gives to horse-related facilities, local parks, churches, arts organizations, colleges, animal welfare groups, and transitional housing services. Recent grants include horse park foundations, a town park, a church renovation project, a cultural heritage center, and a transitional living program.
Typical grants are modest and concentrated in the mid-thousands: the 25th percentile is $2,500, the median is $3,500, and the 75th percentile is $7,084. Recent awards range from $3,000 to $33,000 in the list provided.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Kentucky Horse Park Foundation Inc, Virginia Horse Center Foundation, Christ Episcopal Church, Big Creek People in Action, Mercer County Fellowship Home, and Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of Wv.
Most grants go to West Virginia recipients, which account for 70% of grants in the data. Named recipient cities include Bluefield, Charleston, Athens, and Princeton, with additional awards in Lexington, Kentucky; Lexington, Virginia; and Cedar Bluff, Virginia.
Yes. The trust’s profile indicates that it funds individuals, alongside organizations. The recent grant list mainly shows organizational awards, including grants for scholarships, transitional living, and community projects.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KENTUCKY HORSE PARK | LEXINGTON, KY | $35,000 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSES |
| VIRGINIA HORSE CENTER FOUNDATION | Lexington, VA | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL USE |
| BLUEFIELD ARTS & REVITALIZATION CORP | Bluefield, WV | $10,000 | 2026 | CULTURAL HERITAGE CENTER |
| MERCER COUNTY FELLOWSHIP HOME | Bluefield, WV | $6,500 | 2026 | FOR TRANSITIONAL LIVING |
| CLAY CENTER FOR THE ARTS & SCIENCES OF WV | Charleston, WV | $5,000 | 2026 | MUSEUM ADMISSION FEE FOR |
| BIG CREEK PEOPLE IN ACTION | WAR, WV | $5,000 | 2026 | EDUCATION/LITERACY PROGRAM |
| WEST VIRGINIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | Charleston, WV | $3,000 | 2026 | DONATION |
| THE SANDERS HOUSE | BLUEFIELD, VA | $3,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT PROJECTS IN THE |
| CHARLESTON BALLET INC | Charleston, WV | $3,000 | 2026 | ADMISSION TO NUTCRACKER FOR |
| SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE | Cedar Bluff, VA | $3,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| Clinch Valley Community Action Inc | North Tazewell, VA | $2,000 | 2026 | CHARITY |
| THE WADE CENTER | BLUEFIELD, WV | $2,000 | 2026 | TO HELP PURCHASE LINED |
| CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY OF WV | CHARLESTON, WV | $2,000 | 2026 | THE MERCER COUNTY ''WE |
| SECOND CHANCE FOR CATS | Bluefield, WV | $1,500 | 2026 | SPRAY AND NEUTER SERVICES |
| Speaking of Horses LLC | Charlottesville, VA | $1,500 | 2026 | CHARITY |
| HISTORIC CLARKSBURG WV CEMETERY PRESERVA | Clarksburg, WV | $1,000 | 2026 | CHARITY |
| McDowell County Commission On Aging Inc | Welch, WV | $5,000 | 2025 | GIFT |
| KENTUCKY HORSE PARK FOUNDATION INC | LEXINGTON, KY | $33,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE DONATION |
| VIRGINIA HORSE CENTER FOUNDATION | LEXINGTON, VA | $30,000 | 2024 | GENERAL PURPOSES |
| CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH | BlueField, WV | $16,000 | 2024 | RENOVATION AND REMODELING |
| BLUEFIELD ARTS & REVITALIZATION CORP | Bluefield, WV | $15,000 | 2024 | CULTURAL HERITAGE CENTER |
| Fishburne Learning Center | Dyke, VA | $8,250 | 2024 | CONTRIBUTIONS |
| CITY OF BLUEFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT | BLUEFIELD, WV | $5,086 | 2024 | PURCHASE PPE EQUIPMENT |
| BIG CREEK PEOPLE IN ACTION | WAR, WV | $5,000 | 2024 | EDUCATION/LITERACY PROGRAM |
| COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS INC | PRINCETON, WV | $4,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT FOR CURRICULUM |
| WEST VIRGINIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | Charleston, WV | $4,000 | 2024 | DONATION |
| BLUEFIELD BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION | BLUEFIELD, WV | $3,680 | 2024 | TO PUBLISH THE BOOK |
| CLAY CENTER FOR THE ARTS & SCIENCES OF WV | Charleston, WV | $3,500 | 2024 | MUSEUM ADMISSION FEE FOR |
| BUCKSKIN COUNSIL INC BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA | CHARLESTON, WV | $3,500 | 2024 | BUCKSKIN COUNCIL VARIOUS |
| CHARLESTON BALLET INC | Charleston, WV | $3,500 | 2024 | ADMISSION TO NUTCRACKER FOR |
| Friends of Tazewell Coummunity Cats | Cedar Bluff, VA | $3,000 | 2024 | ANIMAL RESCUE |
| MERCER COUNTY FELLOWSHIP HOME | Bluefield, WV | $3,000 | 2024 | FOR TRANSITIONAL LIVING |
| BLUEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION | Bluefield, WV | $3,000 | 2024 | 9/27/15 PERFORMANCE OF WV |
| SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE | Cedar Bluff, VA | $3,000 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| MERCER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | Princeton, WV | $2,500 | 2024 | OPERATING EXPENSES |
| RICHLANDS AREA CITIZENS FOR THE ARTS INC | Richlands, VA | $2,500 | 2024 | CHARITABLE |
| CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY OF WV | CHARLESTON, WV | $2,000 | 2024 | THE MERCER COUNTY ''WE |
| SECOND CHANCE FOR CATS | Bluefield, WV | $2,000 | 2024 | SPRAY AND NEUTER SERVICES |
| CHILD PROTECT OF MERCER COUNTY INC | Princeton, WV | $1,000 | 2024 | DONATION |
| MERCER COUNTY FAIR INC | ATHENS, WV | $1,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE DONATION |
| KENTUCKY HORSE PARK FOUNDATION INC | LEXINGTON, KY | $26,676 | 2023 | CHARITABLE DONATION |
| Town of Athens | Athens, WV | $25,000 | 2023 | ATHENS TOWN PARK |
| CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH | BlueField, WV | $24,800 | 2023 | RENOVATION AND REMODELING |
| VIRGINIA HORSE CENTER FOUNDATION | LEXINGTON, VA | $10,000 | 2023 | GENERAL PURPOSES |
| BLUEFIELD STATE COLLEGE | Bluefield, WV | $7,750 | 2023 | PROVIDE ATHLETIC |
| Community College of Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | $7,750 | 2023 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| BLUEFIELD COLLEGE | BLUEFIELD, VA | $7,750 | 2023 | NEW OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL FOR |
| University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY | $7,750 | 2023 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| Helpful Harvest Food Bank | Athens, WV | $5,000 | 2023 | COMMUNITY |
| BIG CREEK PEOPLE IN ACTION | WAR, WV | $4,000 | 2023 | EDUCATION/LITERACY PROGRAM |
KENTUCKY HORSE PARK
$35,000GENERAL PURPOSES
VIRGINIA HORSE CENTER FOUNDATION
$25,000GENERAL USE
BLUEFIELD ARTS & REVITALIZATION CORP
$10,000CULTURAL HERITAGE CENTER
MERCER COUNTY FELLOWSHIP HOME
$6,500FOR TRANSITIONAL LIVING
EDUCATION/LITERACY PROGRAM
THE SANDERS HOUSE
$3,000SUPPORT PROJECTS IN THE
CHARLESTON BALLET INC
$3,000ADMISSION TO NUTCRACKER FOR
SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
$3,000SCHOLARSHIPS
Clinch Valley Community Action Inc
$2,000CHARITY
THE WADE CENTER
$2,000TO HELP PURCHASE LINED
CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY OF WV
$2,000THE MERCER COUNTY ''WE
SECOND CHANCE FOR CATS
$1,500SPRAY AND NEUTER SERVICES
Speaking of Horses LLC
$1,500CHARITY
HISTORIC CLARKSBURG WV CEMETERY PRESERVA
$1,000CHARITY
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
$16,000RENOVATION AND REMODELING
BLUEFIELD ARTS & REVITALIZATION CORP
$15,000CULTURAL HERITAGE CENTER
Fishburne Learning Center
$8,250CONTRIBUTIONS
CITY OF BLUEFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT
$5,086PURCHASE PPE EQUIPMENT
BLUEFIELD BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION
$3,680TO PUBLISH THE BOOK
BUCKSKIN COUNSIL INC BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
$3,500BUCKSKIN COUNCIL VARIOUS
CHARLESTON BALLET INC
$3,500ADMISSION TO NUTCRACKER FOR
Friends of Tazewell Coummunity Cats
$3,000ANIMAL RESCUE
MERCER COUNTY FELLOWSHIP HOME
$3,000FOR TRANSITIONAL LIVING
BLUEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION
$3,0009/27/15 PERFORMANCE OF WV
SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
$3,000SCHOLARSHIPS
MERCER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
$2,500OPERATING EXPENSES
RICHLANDS AREA CITIZENS FOR THE ARTS INC
$2,500CHARITABLE
SECOND CHANCE FOR CATS
$2,000SPRAY AND NEUTER SERVICES
CHILD PROTECT OF MERCER COUNTY INC
$1,000DONATION
MERCER COUNTY FAIR INC
$1,000CHARITABLE DONATION
Town of Athens
$25,000ATHENS TOWN PARK
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
$24,800RENOVATION AND REMODELING
BLUEFIELD STATE COLLEGE
$7,750PROVIDE ATHLETIC
Community College of Baltimore
$7,750GENERAL PURPOSE
BLUEFIELD COLLEGE
$7,750NEW OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL FOR
Helpful Harvest Food Bank
$5,000COMMUNITY