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Who funds community improvement and capacity building in West Virginia: 46 foundations, $2.4 million in grants

46 private foundations paid 99 grants totaling $2,442,938 to community improvement and capacity building nonprofits in West Virginia, in each foundation's latest Form 990-PF return, filed with the IRS from 2024 to 2026. The largest funder is Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation, with $820,000 in 10 grants.

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Cause
Community improvement and capacity building
Recipients in
West Virginia
Foundations
46
Grants
99
Total granted
$2,442,938

Foundations that funded community improvement and capacity building in West Virginia

Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.

FoundationBased inGrantsTotalLargest grantLargest grant toPurposeSource
Claude Worthington Benedum FoundationPittsburgh, PA10$820,000$120,000Main Street Morgantown IncFor the artisan entrepreneurship program which will help morgantown-area creative entrepreneurs develop sustainable local businesses by providing access to low-cost workspace, business coaching and edapps.irs.gov
Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation IncorporatedWinstonsalem, NC1$350,000$350,000West Virginia Community Development Hub IncGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Pallottine Foundation of Huntington West VirginiaHuntington, WV7$154,794$49,737Marshall University Research CorporationThe marshall university research corporation will be the fiscal sponsor for center of excellence for recovery. this funding will support the transition age youth levelup program (levelup) providing yoapps.irs.gov
The Charles A Dana Foundation IncorporatedNew York, NY1$130,100$130,100Marshall University Research CorporationNeuroscience & societyapps.irs.gov
Carequest Foundation IncBoston, MA1$125,000$125,000Marshall University Research CorporationThe purpose of this grant is to support Marshall University to assess the knowledge gaps around veteransal health access and capture veteran perspectives on care in West Virginia to inform statewide aapps.irs.gov
Truist Foundation IncOrlando, FL3$110,000$75,000WV Hive NetworkStrengthening smallapps.irs.gov
The Teagle FoundationNew York, NY1$90,000$90,000Marshall University Research CorporationCornerstone: Learning for Living initiativeapps.irs.gov
Roy and Gwen Steeley Foundation IncWilmington, DE1$79,286$79,286Marshall University Research CorporationTo fund a grant writer to serve the eastern panhandleapps.irs.gov
Richard King Mellon FoundationLigonier, PA1$75,000$75,000Woodlands Community LendersTo support new and growing small businesses engaged in the outdoor recreation economy in the monongahela national forest regionapps.irs.gov
The Educational Foundation of AmericaBethesda, MD1$65,000$65,000RenewallGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
The Ross Foundation IncParkersburg, WV2$55,000$50,000Downtown PKBFunds for operating & business supportapps.irs.gov
American Electric Power FoundationWilmington, DE2$52,500$50,000Advantage Valley Community Development CorporationDevelopment and Implementation of the Certified IEDC basic economic development course in WVapps.irs.gov
The Burke & Herbert Bank FoundationAlexandria, VA3$42,500$25,000Cadco Foundation IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Bernard McDonough Foundation IncParkerburg, WV2$31,000$16,000Downtown PKB IncProgram support and/or operatingapps.irs.gov
Meyers Memorial Fund XXXXX8004Chicago, IL1$29,633$29,633Florence Crittenton ServicesGeneralapps.irs.gov
Encova Foundation of West VirginiaCharleston, WV1$25,000$25,000Capitol Market IncFlowers after hours and marketapps.irs.gov
Hess Family FoundationWheeling, WV2$20,000$10,000Wheeling National Heritage Area CorpMarsh wheeling stogie signapps.irs.gov
List Family FoundationKey Largo, FL1$20,000$20,000Florence Crittenton Services IncTo create a world where individuals and families live safe, nurtured lives, full of opportunity.apps.irs.gov
The Huntington Foundation IncHuntington, WV2$20,000$15,000RenewallGap financingfor antiquemall rehabapps.irs.gov
Florescue Family Foundation IncNorth Palm Beach, FL1$19,615$19,615Florence Crittenton Services IncGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Christ FoundationHartville, OH1$15,000$15,000Wayne County Community Services OrganizationGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Eqt FoundationCanonsburg, PA1$15,000$15,000Main Street FairmontCommunity enrichmentapps.irs.gov
Truist West Virginia Foundation IncOrlando, FL2$11,000$8,000Cadco FoundationGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Peoples Bank FoundationMarietta, OH1$10,000$10,000Cadco Foundation IncSupport of organizationsapps.irs.gov
The Antero FoundationDenver, CO1$10,000$10,000The Friends of Mountwood ParkEducationapps.irs.gov
The Daywood FoundationincCharleston, WV1$10,000$10,000Capitol MarketOffice furnitureapps.irs.gov
Hollowell Dawkins Foundation IncLewisburg, WV1$7,500$7,500Ronceverte River FestivalLed mobile light towerapps.irs.gov
Seneca Trail Charitable FoundationLewisburg, WV1$7,000$7,000Ronceverte River FestivalStorage buildingapps.irs.gov
Anne B Lamb FoundationColumbus, OH1$5,500$5,500All in MissionsGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Baker Tilly FoundationChicago, IL1$5,000$5,000Junior League of CharlestonExtra impact grant - operational supportapps.irs.gov
Esbenshade FoundationVienna, WV1$5,000$5,000Friends of ViennaContributionapps.irs.gov
Spartan FoundationVienna, WV1$5,000$5,000Friends of ViennaContributionapps.irs.gov
The Strong-Treister Family FoundationCharleston, WV1$5,000$5,000Capitol MarketCulturalapps.irs.gov
The Tom & Virginia Seely FoundationBerkeley Springs, WV1$5,000$5,000Bath Civic TrustGeneral contributionapps.irs.gov
Blue Ray Chapel of Hope IncUnion, WV1$2,500$2,500Friends of MonroeSupportapps.irs.gov
Jonathan F Reichert FoundationincBuffalo, NY1$2,250$2,250Marshall University Research CorpPurchase equipmentapps.irs.gov
Texas Instruments FoundationDallas, TX1$2,220$2,220Friends of Ft LiberteDonations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA29$1,367$428Friends of Ft LiberteGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Robert Wood Johnson FoundationPrinceton, NJ1$1,023$1,023West Virginia Community Development Hub IncMatching giftsapps.irs.gov
The Banford & Terri Exley Family Foundation IncWheeling, WV1$850$850Florence Crittenton ServicesGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Equitable Foundation IncNew York, NY1$500$500Rotary Club of Martinsburg Charitable FoundationGeneral contributionapps.irs.gov
Frank Litz Smoot Charitable TrustBluefield, WV1$500$500The Chamber of Commerce of the Two Virginias IncGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
The WM M & A Cafaro Family FoundationNiles, OH1$500$500Junior League of Wheeling IncGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
CSX Foundation IncJacksonville, FL1$400$400Neighborhood Institute of Huntington IncVariousapps.irs.gov
The Erickson FoundationParkersburg, WV1$300$300Downtown PKBRevitalizing downtown parkersburgapps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationSt Louis, MO1$100$100Rotary Club of Martinsburg Charitable FoundationCommunity improvement, capacity buildingapps.irs.gov

Largest grants

FoundationRecipientRecipient locationPurposeAmountSource
Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation IncorporatedWest Virginia Community Development Hub IncCharleston, WVGeneral operating$350,000apps.irs.gov
The Charles A Dana Foundation IncorporatedMarshall University Research CorporationHuntingon, WVNeuroscience & society$130,100apps.irs.gov
Carequest Foundation IncMarshall University Research CorporationHuntington, WVThe purpose of this grant is to support Marshall University to assess the knowledge gaps around veteransal health access and capture veteran perspectives on care in West Virginia to inform statewide a$125,000apps.irs.gov
Claude Worthington Benedum FoundationMain Street Morgantown IncMorgantown, WVFor the artisan entrepreneurship program which will help morgantown-area creative entrepreneurs develop sustainable local businesses by providing access to low-cost workspace, business coaching and ed$120,000apps.irs.gov
Claude Worthington Benedum FoundationWest Virginia High Technology Consortium FoundationFairmont, WVFor the innova commercialization program which will provide a pathway for early-stage companies to access support and capital$120,000apps.irs.gov
Claude Worthington Benedum FoundationCapitol MarketCharleston, WVFor the "outdoor market growth at capitol market" project which is aimed at growing support, capacity, and sustainability for growers, farmers, and producers in the outside section of the farmer's mar$100,000apps.irs.gov
Claude Worthington Benedum FoundationWV Hive Network IncBeckley, WVTo support west virginia hives entrepreneurial assistance efforts in their expanded service area covering 13 counties$100,000apps.irs.gov
The Teagle FoundationMarshall University Research CorporationHuntington, WVCornerstone: Learning for Living initiative$90,000apps.irs.gov
Claude Worthington Benedum FoundationWoodlands Community LendersElkins, WVTo support regional grant coordination and capacity-building strategies within the monongahela forest towns partnership through a grant opportunity from the appalachian regional commissions partnershi$80,000apps.irs.gov
Roy and Gwen Steeley Foundation IncMarshall University Research CorporationHuntington, WVTo fund a grant writer to serve the eastern panhandle$79,286apps.irs.gov
Claude Worthington Benedum FoundationRenewallHuntington, WVFor renewalls cultural wealth hub project, which aims to create a new heritage and cultural tourism destination, contributing to local and regional economic diversification and neighborhood revitaliza$75,000apps.irs.gov
Truist Foundation IncWV Hive NetworkBeckley, WVStrengthening small$75,000apps.irs.gov
Richard King Mellon FoundationWoodlands Community LendersElkins, WVTo support new and growing small businesses engaged in the outdoor recreation economy in the monongahela national forest region$75,000apps.irs.gov
Claude Worthington Benedum FoundationAdvantage Valley Community Development CorporationCharleston, WVFor the expanding markets program, supporting growth and diversification of manufacturers and business services in the region by facilitating export opportunities, fostering b2b connections, and provi$70,000apps.irs.gov
The Educational Foundation of AmericaRenewallHuntington, WVGeneral operating support$65,000apps.irs.gov
Claude Worthington Benedum FoundationMarshall University Research CorporationHuntington, WVTo implement the evidence-based expanded school mental health framework in childcare facilities to integrate prevention, early intervention, and clinical interventions among preschool-age children$55,000apps.irs.gov
American Electric Power FoundationAdvantage Valley Community Development CorporationCharleston, WVDevelopment and Implementation of the Certified IEDC basic economic development course in WV$50,000apps.irs.gov
The Ross Foundation IncDowntown PKBParkerburg, WVFunds for operating & business support$50,000apps.irs.gov
Claude Worthington Benedum FoundationMarshall University Research CorporationHuntington, WVTo provide workforce development and job placement assistance to west virginia families impacted by the downturn in coal production, and covid-19 (over three years)$50,000apps.irs.gov
Claude Worthington Benedum FoundationPutnam County Chamber of Commerce Foundation IncHurricane, WVFor the comeback club to provide the necessary resources, guidance, and support to women who have taken career breaks, enabling them to seamlessly reintegrate into the workforce$50,000apps.irs.gov
Pallottine Foundation of Huntington West VirginiaMarshall University Research CorporationHuntington, WVThe marshall university research corporation will be the fiscal sponsor for center of excellence for recovery. this funding will support the transition age youth levelup program (levelup) providing yo$49,737apps.irs.gov
Pallottine Foundation of Huntington West VirginiaMarshall University Research CorporationHuntington, WVThe marshall university research corporation will use funding to support the marshall university center of excellence for recovery and its prevention empowerment partnership. college-age students enro$33,337apps.irs.gov
Pallottine Foundation of Huntington West VirginiaPride Community Services IncLogan, WVPride community services will implement the "better living logan" program for its clients who participate in senior services, in-home care services, and housing programs. clients in logan county who a$30,000apps.irs.gov
Meyers Memorial Fund XXXXX8004Florence Crittenton ServicesWheeling, WVGeneral$29,633apps.irs.gov
Truist Foundation IncAdvantage Valley Community Development CorporationCharleston, WVStrengthening small$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Burke & Herbert Bank FoundationCadco Foundation IncCharleston, WVGeneral support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Encova Foundation of West VirginiaCapitol Market IncCharleston, WVFlowers after hours and market$25,000apps.irs.gov
Pallottine Foundation of Huntington West VirginiaCapitol MarketCharleston, WVCapitol market will hire a seasonal snap stretch coordinator to assist in validating and issuing snap stretch dollars.the coordinator will also connect with daycare and senior centers to provide infor$20,000apps.irs.gov
List Family FoundationFlorence Crittenton Services IncWheeling, WVTo create a world where individuals and families live safe, nurtured lives, full of opportunity.$20,000apps.irs.gov
Florescue Family Foundation IncFlorence Crittenton Services IncWheeling, WVGeneral operations$19,615apps.irs.gov
Bernard McDonough Foundation IncDowntown PKB IncParkersburg, WVProgram support and/or operating$16,000apps.irs.gov
Bernard McDonough Foundation IncFriends of ViennaParkersburg, WVProgram support and/or operating$15,000apps.irs.gov
Eqt FoundationMain Street FairmontFairmont, WVCommunity enrichment$15,000apps.irs.gov
The Burke & Herbert Bank FoundationOceana Chamber of CommerceOceana, WVGeneral support$15,000apps.irs.gov
The Huntington Foundation IncRenewallHuntington, WVGap financingfor antiquemall rehab$15,000apps.irs.gov
Christ FoundationWayne County Community Services OrganizationHuntington, WVGeneral operations$15,000apps.irs.gov
Peoples Bank FoundationCadco Foundation IncCharleston, WVSupport of organizations$10,000apps.irs.gov
Truist Foundation IncCadco Foundation IncCharleston, WVStrengthening small$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Daywood FoundationincCapitol MarketCharleston, WVOffice furniture$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Antero FoundationThe Friends of Mountwood ParkParkersburg, WVEducation$10,000apps.irs.gov
Hess Family FoundationWheeling National Heritage Area CorpWheeling, WVMarsh wheeling stogie sign$10,000apps.irs.gov
Hess Family FoundationWheeling National Heritage Area CorpWheeling, WVFriends of wheeling$10,000apps.irs.gov
Truist West Virginia Foundation IncCadco FoundationCharleston, WVGeneral operating$8,000apps.irs.gov
Pallottine Foundation of Huntington West VirginiaEast End Resource CenterCharleston, WVThe east end resource center in charleston, wv, will contract with seniors to provide transportation, maintenance, and other services. it also will use funds to purchase program and activity supplies.$7,500apps.irs.gov
Hollowell Dawkins Foundation IncRonceverte River FestivalRonceverte, WVLed mobile light tower$7,500apps.irs.gov
Pallottine Foundation of Huntington West VirginiaWayne County Community Services Organization IncHuntington, WVWayne county community services organization will purchase food and hygiene items for its fort gay food pantry.$7,500apps.irs.gov
Seneca Trail Charitable FoundationRonceverte River FestivalRonceverte, WVStorage building$7,000apps.irs.gov
Pallottine Foundation of Huntington West VirginiaSaint Paul Community and Economic Development CorporationSt Albans, WVSaint paul community and economic development corporation will support life skills activities and wellness needs for hezekiah house residents. it will provide a series of cooking and computer literacy$6,720apps.irs.gov
Anne B Lamb FoundationAll in MissionsDallas, WVGeneral operating$5,500apps.irs.gov
The Tom & Virginia Seely FoundationBath Civic TrustBerkeley Springs, WVGeneral contribution$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Strong-Treister Family FoundationCapitol MarketCharleston, WVCultural$5,000apps.irs.gov
Esbenshade FoundationFriends of ViennaVienna, WVContribution$5,000apps.irs.gov
Spartan FoundationFriends of ViennaVienna, WVContribution$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Ross Foundation IncFriends of ViennaParkersburg, WVFreedom festival$5,000apps.irs.gov
Baker Tilly FoundationJunior League of CharlestonChareleston, WVExtra impact grant - operational support$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Huntington Foundation IncNeighborhood Institute of HuntingtonHuntington, WVGallahervillagepark$5,000apps.irs.gov
Truist West Virginia Foundation IncWheeling National Heritage Area CorpWheeling, WVGeneral operating$3,000apps.irs.gov
The Burke & Herbert Bank FoundationCity of Mullens Foundation IncMullens, WVGeneral support$2,500apps.irs.gov
Blue Ray Chapel of Hope IncFriends of MonroeUnion, WVSupport$2,500apps.irs.gov
American Electric Power FoundationHelp 447 FoundationNitro, WV2nd Annual Turkey and Ham Giveaway$2,500apps.irs.gov
Jonathan F Reichert FoundationincMarshall University Research CorpHuntington, WVPurchase equipment$2,250apps.irs.gov
Texas Instruments FoundationFriends of Ft LiberteS Charleston, WVDonations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."$2,220apps.irs.gov
The Robert Wood Johnson FoundationWest Virginia Community Development Hub IncCharleston, WVMatching gifts$1,023apps.irs.gov
The Banford & Terri Exley Family Foundation IncFlorence Crittenton ServicesWheeling, WVGeneral support$850apps.irs.gov
The WM M & A Cafaro Family FoundationJunior League of Wheeling IncWheeling, WVGeneral purpose$500apps.irs.gov
Equitable Foundation IncRotary Club of Martinsburg Charitable FoundationMartinsburg, WVGeneral contribution$500apps.irs.gov
Frank Litz Smoot Charitable TrustThe Chamber of Commerce of the Two Virginias IncBluefield, WVGeneral purpose$500apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationFriends of Ft LiberteSouth Charleston, WVGeneral support$428apps.irs.gov
CSX Foundation IncNeighborhood Institute of Huntington IncHuntington, WVVarious$400apps.irs.gov
The Erickson FoundationDowntown PKBParkersburg, WVRevitalizing downtown parkersburg$300apps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationRotary Club of Martinsburg Charitable FoundationMartinsburg, WVCommunity improvement, capacity building$100apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationGrow Warwood PrideWheeling, WVGeneral support$71apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationPocahontas County Family Resource NetworkMarlinton, WVGeneral support$58apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationLions Foundation of Ohio County WVWheeling, WVGeneral support$56apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationEdgewood Historical Society IncCharleston, WVGeneral support$53apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationMountainheart Community Servces IncOceana, WVGeneral support$53apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationLincoln County Family Resource Network IncWest Hamlin, WVGeneral support$51apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationMain Street Point Pleasant IncPoint Pleasant, WVGeneral support$51apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationJunior League of CharlestonCharleston, WVGeneral support$48apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationShepherdstown Community Club IncShepherdstown, WVGeneral support$47apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCoalfield Community Action Partnership IncWilliamson, WVGeneral support$38apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationFriends of Kenna IncKenna, WVGeneral support$38apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationRipley Main StreetRipley, WVGeneral support$32apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationFriends of Mountwood ParkParkersburg, WVGeneral support$31apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationMason County Action Group IncPoint Pleasant, WVGeneral support$31apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationUnleash TygartGrafton, WVGeneral support$26apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationWebster Springs Main Street IncWebster Springs, WVGeneral support$25apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationLewis County First IncWeston, WVGeneral support$24apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationWest Virginia Community Development Hub IncCharleston, WVGeneral support$24apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationAppalachian Forest Heritage Area IncElkins, WVGeneral support$23apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationGlobal Environmental Relief IncorporatedBerkeley Springs, WVGeneral support$22apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationWilliamsburg Community Group IncWilliamsburg, WVGeneral support$20apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationMain Street Fairmont IncFairmont, WVGeneral support$18apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationParsons Revitalization Organization IncParsons, WVGeneral support$18apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationForward Southern West Virginia IncBeckley, WVGeneral support$17apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationEast End Resource CenterCharleston, WVGeneral support$16apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationInnovative Community SolutionsMartinsburg, WVGeneral support$16apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationWayne County Community Services Organization IncHuntington, WVGeneral support$16apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationWheeling National Heritage Area CorporationWheeling, WVGeneral support$16apps.irs.gov

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