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Also known as: C/O SECURITY NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY
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Joanna Gusta Charitable Trust is a private trust based in WHEELING, WV. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2022. The principal officer is Security National Trust Co Ttee. It holds total assets of $2M. Annual income is reported at $205K. Total assets have decreased from $2.5M in 2021 to $2M in 2025. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2021 to 2025. According to available records, Joanna Gusta Charitable Trust has made 24 grants totaling $379K, with a median grant of $9K. The foundation has distributed between $116K and $143K annually from 2022 to 2025. Individual grants have ranged from $4K to $60K, with an average award of $16K. The foundation has supported 6 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in West Virginia, New York, Indiana, which account for 83% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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Joanna Gusta Charitable Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 24 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WV, NY, IN.
Joanna Gusta Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $379K across 24 grants. The median grant size is $9K, with an average of $16K. Individual grants have ranged from $4K to $60K.
Joanna Gusta Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Joanna Gusta Charitable Trust is headquartered in WHEELING, WV. While based in WV, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SECURITY NATIONAL TRUST CO | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$121K
Total Assets
$2M
Fair Market Value
$2.6M
Net Worth
$2M
Grants Paid
$121K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$51K
Distribution Amount
$128K
Total: $2M
Total Grants
24
Total Giving
$379K
Average Grant
$16K
Median Grant
$9K
Unique Recipients
6
Most Common Grant
$12K
of 2025 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| BETHANY COLLEGECHARITABLE | BETHANY, WV | $60K | 2025 |
| DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS USA INCCHARITABLE | NEW YORK, NY | $24K | 2025 |
| ZETA TAU ALPHA FOUNDATION INCCHARITABLE | CARMEL, IN | $12K | 2025 |
| UNITED WAY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEYCHARITABLE | WHEELING, WV | $12K | 2025 |
| ST JOHN THE DIVINE GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCHCHARITABLE | WHEELING, WV | $6K | 2025 |
| NATIVITY OF THE THEOTOKOS MONASTERYCHARITABLE | SAXONBURG, PA | $6K | 2025 |