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Who funds environment in West Virginia: 51 foundations, $1.2 million in grants

51 private foundations paid 97 grants totaling $1,201,281 to environment 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 $278,000 in 4 grants.

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Cause
Environment
Recipients in
West Virginia
Foundations
51
Grants
97
Total granted
$1,201,281

Foundations that funded environment in West Virginia

Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.

FoundationBased inGrantsTotalLargest grantLargest grant toPurposeSource
Claude Worthington Benedum FoundationPittsburgh, PA4$278,000$175,000Friends of Blackwater IncFor the west virginia mountain railroad historic trail project, which aims to activate the strategy for a new 107-mile regional trail connecting 20 towns and hubs between elkins, blackwater canyon, anapps.irs.gov
Richard King Mellon FoundationLigonier, PA2$200,000$100,000Friends of Blackwater IncTo create a plan for a new national historic trail and to install a new observation platform at douglas falls in blackwater falls state parkapps.irs.gov
The Heinz EndowmentsPittsburgh, PA1$100,000$100,000West Virginia Rivers Coalition IncTo support regional transition to a sustainable futureapps.irs.gov
Common Stream Inc #0745935Boston, MA2$70,000$40,000West Virginia Rivers CoalitionFor support of mountain valley pipleline resistance workapps.irs.gov
James B Chambers MemorialWheeling, WV1$60,000$60,000Oglebay InstituteSummer campsapps.irs.gov
Cloud Mountain FoundationNew York, NY1$50,000$50,000West Virginia Rivers CoalitionEnvironmentalapps.irs.gov
Sacharuna FoundationDanvers, MA1$43,000$43,000Yew Mountain CenterExempt purposeapps.irs.gov
Eqt FoundationCanonsburg, PA3$41,858$20,000West Virginia Land TrustCommunity enrichmentapps.irs.gov
The Dunn Foundation IncMineral Wells, WV4$40,000$15,000West Virginia Rivers CoalitionGeneral adminapps.irs.gov
Wallace Genetic Foundation II IncWashington, DC1$40,000$40,000Friends of Blackwater IncAdvocacy/comms. and general supportapps.irs.gov
American Electric Power FoundationWilmington, DE1$30,000$30,000Oglebay InstituteArts and Nature Summer Camp for Disadvantaged Youthapps.irs.gov
Seneca Trail Charitable FoundationLewisburg, WV2$28,020$25,000Greenbrier River Trail FoundationBridge constructionapps.irs.gov
Clif Family FoundationSaint Helena, CA1$25,000$25,000SkytruthEnhance Community Healthapps.irs.gov
Nora Roberts FoundationGlenn Dale, MD2$21,000$18,000Potomac Valley Audubon SocietyOperationsapps.irs.gov
Dr David G & Linda S Edwards Private FoundationWheeling, WV1$20,000$20,000Oglebay InstituteScholarshipapps.irs.gov
The Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment IncBethesda, MD1$20,000$20,000West Virginia Rivers CoalitionCapacity building supportapps.irs.gov
Chris Hess FoundationWheeling, WV1$15,000$15,000Oglebay InstituteCharitableapps.irs.gov
Helen J Prince Foundation Security National Trust Co TrusteeWheeling, WV1$10,000$10,000Oglebay InstituteCharitableapps.irs.gov
Robert & Dee Leggett FoundationGreat Falls, VA1$10,000$10,000West Virginia Land TrustPoppy bean preserveapps.irs.gov
Elizabeth Stifel Kline FoundationWheeling, WV2$8,000$5,000Oglebay InstituteStifel artist residency programapps.irs.gov
Oakland Foundation IncStowe, VT3$8,000$5,000Appalachian ExpeditionsBackcountry scholarshipsapps.irs.gov
W E Stone FoundationWheeling, WV1$8,000$8,000Oglebay InstituteCapital projects and general fundapps.irs.gov
Robinson S Parlin TrustWheeling, WV1$7,500$7,500Oglebay InstituteSupport of underservedapps.irs.gov
The Chingos FoundationBoynton Beach, FL2$7,500$5,000Coopers Rock FoundationLand conservationapps.irs.gov
The Jeanne G Hamilton and Lawson W Hamilton Jr Family Foundation IncLewisburg, WV1$6,500$6,500Alderson Main Street IncGrantapps.irs.gov
Szilagyi Family Foundation IncKingwood, WV2$5,500$5,000Friends of the CheatRestore, preserve andpromote the natural qualitiesof the cheat watershedapps.irs.gov
Charlies Choice FoundationBruceton Mills, WV1$5,000$5,000Friends of the CheatGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Peoples Bank FoundationMarietta, OH1$5,000$5,000Hope in the Hills IncSupport of organizationsapps.irs.gov
The Fine FundPittsburgh, PA1$5,000$5,000West Virginia Rivers CoalitionGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
The Reed FoundationAtlanta, GA1$4,000$4,000Friends of the CheatTo restore, preserve, and promote the outstanding natural qualities of the cheat watershed.apps.irs.gov
Rosemary M Front Charitable TrustWheeling, WV1$3,100$3,100Oglebay InstituteGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Ann C and Robert O Orders Jr Family Foundation IncSaint Albans, WV1$3,000$3,000Kanawha Valley Trail AllianceConservation of the greater kanawha valley foundationapps.irs.gov
American Water Charitable FoundationincCamden, NJ1$2,500$2,500Plateau Action Network IncGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Dow Company FoundationMidland, MI1$2,500$2,500West Virginia Land TrustCommunity wellbeingapps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA30$2,178$329Coal River Mountain WatchGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Encova Foundation of West VirginiaCharleston, WV1$2,000$2,000Coal River GroupTour de coal eventapps.irs.gov
The Neall Family Charitable FoundationHaymarket, VA1$2,000$2,000Coal River Mountain WatchGeneral charitable purposesapps.irs.gov
Kenneth R Siger FoundationSewickley, PA1$1,545$1,545Friends of the CheatConservationapps.irs.gov
The Banford & Terri Exley Family Foundation IncWheeling, WV1$1,260$1,260Oglebay InstituteGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Abner & Mildred Levine Family Foundation IncBoca Raton, FL1$1,000$1,000Hope in the HillsTo further the charitable function of the foundationapps.irs.gov
Adams Family FoundationWinchester, VA1$1,000$1,000Friends of Cacapon RiverGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Linda Benedict Colvin Charitable FoundationNaples, FL1$1,000$1,000The Land Trust of the Eastern PanhandleGeneral charitable purposesapps.irs.gov
Stamp 2001 Charitable FundWheeling, WV1$1,000$1,000Oglebay InstituteGeneral purposesapps.irs.gov
The Mike Ross Family Foundation IncCoalton, WV1$1,000$1,000Emma Scott Garden Club IncFor operational supportapps.irs.gov
Pyles & Turner Foundation IncLewisburg, WV1$800$800Greenbrier River Watershed AssocPreserve wv watershedapps.irs.gov
Us Wind Force Foundation IncPetersburg, WV1$800$800Friends of Jennings Randolph LakeCarportapps.irs.gov
Paul W Exley Family Foundation Inc 2668Wheeling, WV1$720$720Oglebay InstituteGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Charleston Retail Credit AssociatioCharleston, WV1$500$500Davis Creek Watershed AssociationGeneral operating purposesapps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationSt Louis, MO1$500$500Petersburg Beautification Project IncEnvironmental quality, protection and beautificationapps.irs.gov
The Tom & Virginia Seely FoundationBerkeley Springs, WV1$500$500Friends of Cacapon RiverGeneral contributionapps.irs.gov
Widows Mite FundWheeling, WV1$500$500Friends of BlackwaterGeneral supportapps.irs.gov

Largest grants

FoundationRecipientRecipient locationPurposeAmountSource
Claude Worthington Benedum FoundationFriends of Blackwater IncThomas, WVFor the west virginia mountain railroad historic trail project, which aims to activate the strategy for a new 107-mile regional trail connecting 20 towns and hubs between elkins, blackwater canyon, an$175,000apps.irs.gov
Richard King Mellon FoundationFriends of Blackwater IncThomas, WVTo create a plan for a new national historic trail and to install a new observation platform at douglas falls in blackwater falls state park$100,000apps.irs.gov
Richard King Mellon FoundationFriends of the Cheat IncKingwood, WVTo develop plans for improved cheat river access and coordinate community outdoor programs$100,000apps.irs.gov
The Heinz EndowmentsWest Virginia Rivers Coalition IncCharleston, WVTo support regional transition to a sustainable future$100,000apps.irs.gov
James B Chambers MemorialOglebay InstituteWheeling, WVSummer camps$60,000apps.irs.gov
Cloud Mountain FoundationWest Virginia Rivers CoalitionCharleston, WVEnvironmental$50,000apps.irs.gov
Sacharuna FoundationYew Mountain CenterHilsboro, WVExempt purpose$43,000apps.irs.gov
Wallace Genetic Foundation II IncFriends of Blackwater IncThomas, WVAdvocacy/comms. and general support$40,000apps.irs.gov
Claude Worthington Benedum FoundationWest Virginia Land Trust IncCharleston, WVFor the west virginia land trust to accomplish comprehensive strategic planning and strengthen internal financial management$40,000apps.irs.gov
Common Stream Inc #0745935West Virginia Rivers CoalitionCharleston, WVFor support of mountain valley pipleline resistance work$40,000apps.irs.gov
Claude Worthington Benedum FoundationOglebay InstituteWheeling, WVFor the purchase of new glassblowing equipment$38,000apps.irs.gov
Common Stream Inc #0745935Appalachian Mountain AdvocatesLewisburg, WVTo support mountain valley pipleline resistance work$30,000apps.irs.gov
American Electric Power FoundationOglebay InstituteWheeling, WVArts and Nature Summer Camp for Disadvantaged Youth$30,000apps.irs.gov
Claude Worthington Benedum FoundationFriends of Blackwater IncThomas, WVTo establish a community heritage and history center in thomas, west virginia, offering a variety of educational programs tailored for both residents and visitors$25,000apps.irs.gov
Seneca Trail Charitable FoundationGreenbrier River Trail FoundationMarlinton, WVBridge construction$25,000apps.irs.gov
Clif Family FoundationSkytruthShepherdstown, WVEnhance Community Health$25,000apps.irs.gov
Dr David G & Linda S Edwards Private FoundationOglebay InstituteWheeling, WVScholarship$20,000apps.irs.gov
Eqt FoundationWest Virginia Land TrustCharleston, WVCommunity enrichment$20,000apps.irs.gov
The Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment IncWest Virginia Rivers CoalitionCharleston, WVCapacity building support$20,000apps.irs.gov
Nora Roberts FoundationPotomac Valley Audubon SocietyShepherdstown, WVOperations$18,000apps.irs.gov
Chris Hess FoundationOglebay InstituteWheeling, WVCharitable$15,000apps.irs.gov
The Dunn Foundation IncWest Virginia Rivers CoalitionCharleston, WVGeneral admin$15,000apps.irs.gov
Eqt FoundationOglebay InstituteWheeling, WVCommunity enrichment$12,500apps.irs.gov
The Dunn Foundation IncEnergy Efficient West VirginiaCharleston, WVGeneral admin$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Dunn Foundation IncFriends of BlackwaterThomas, WVGeneral admin$10,000apps.irs.gov
Helen J Prince Foundation Security National Trust Co TrusteeOglebay InstituteWheeling, WVCharitable$10,000apps.irs.gov
Robert & Dee Leggett FoundationWest Virginia Land TrustCharleston, WVPoppy bean preserve$10,000apps.irs.gov
Eqt FoundationWest Virginia Botanic GardenMorgantown, WVCapacity grant 2024$9,358apps.irs.gov
W E Stone FoundationOglebay InstituteWheeling, WVCapital projects and general fund$8,000apps.irs.gov
Robinson S Parlin TrustOglebay InstituteWheeling, WVSupport of underserved$7,500apps.irs.gov
The Jeanne G Hamilton and Lawson W Hamilton Jr Family Foundation IncAlderson Main Street IncAlderson, WVGrant$6,500apps.irs.gov
Oakland Foundation IncAppalachian ExpeditionsDavis, WVBackcountry scholarships$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Dunn Foundation IncCoal River Mountain WatchNaoma, WVGeneral admin$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Chingos FoundationCoopers Rock FoundationMorgantown, WVLand conservation$5,000apps.irs.gov
Szilagyi Family Foundation IncFriends of the CheatKingwood, WVRestore, preserve andpromote the natural qualitiesof the cheat watershed$5,000apps.irs.gov
Charlies Choice FoundationFriends of the CheatKingwood, WVGeneral operating$5,000apps.irs.gov
Peoples Bank FoundationHope in the Hills IncHuntington, WVSupport of organizations$5,000apps.irs.gov
Elizabeth Stifel Kline FoundationOglebay InstituteWheeling, WVStifel artist residency program$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Fine FundWest Virginia Rivers CoalitionCharleston, WVGeneral operating support$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Reed FoundationFriends of the CheatKingwood, WVTo restore, preserve, and promote the outstanding natural qualities of the cheat watershed.$4,000apps.irs.gov
Rosemary M Front Charitable TrustOglebay InstituteWheeling, WVGeneral support$3,100apps.irs.gov
Seneca Trail Charitable FoundationAppalachian HeadwatersLewisburg, WVInstructor, room & board$3,020apps.irs.gov
Ann C and Robert O Orders Jr Family Foundation IncKanawha Valley Trail AllianceCharleston, WVConservation of the greater kanawha valley foundation$3,000apps.irs.gov
Elizabeth Stifel Kline FoundationOglebay InstituteWheeling, WVArt prep program$3,000apps.irs.gov
Nora Roberts FoundationSkytruthShepherdstown, WVOperations$3,000apps.irs.gov
American Water Charitable FoundationincPlateau Action Network IncLookout, WVGeneral purpose$2,500apps.irs.gov
The Chingos FoundationWest Virginia Botanic GardenMorgantown, WVLand preservation$2,500apps.irs.gov
Dow Company FoundationWest Virginia Land TrustCharleston, WVCommunity wellbeing$2,500apps.irs.gov
Encova Foundation of West VirginiaCoal River GroupSt Albans, WVTour de coal event$2,000apps.irs.gov
The Neall Family Charitable FoundationCoal River Mountain WatchNaoma, WVGeneral charitable purposes$2,000apps.irs.gov
Oakland Foundation IncWest Virginia Botanic GardenMorgantown, WVInstall outdoor hydration center$2,000apps.irs.gov
Kenneth R Siger FoundationFriends of the CheatKingwood, WVConservation$1,545apps.irs.gov
The Banford & Terri Exley Family Foundation IncOglebay InstituteWheeling, WVGeneral support$1,260apps.irs.gov
The Mike Ross Family Foundation IncEmma Scott Garden Club IncElkins, WVFor operational support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Adams Family FoundationFriends of Cacapon RiverCapon Bridge, WVGeneral fund$1,000apps.irs.gov
Oakland Foundation IncFriends of the CheatKingwood, WVGeneral support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Abner & Mildred Levine Family Foundation IncHope in the HillsHuntington, WVTo further the charitable function of the foundation$1,000apps.irs.gov
Stamp 2001 Charitable FundOglebay InstituteWheeling, WVGeneral purposes$1,000apps.irs.gov
Linda Benedict Colvin Charitable FoundationThe Land Trust of the Eastern PanhandleMartinsburg, WVGeneral charitable purposes$1,000apps.irs.gov
Us Wind Force Foundation IncFriends of Jennings Randolph LakeElk Garden, WVCarport$800apps.irs.gov
Pyles & Turner Foundation IncGreenbrier River Watershed AssocLewisburg, WVPreserve wv watershed$800apps.irs.gov
Paul W Exley Family Foundation Inc 2668Oglebay InstituteWheeling, WVGeneral support$720apps.irs.gov
Charleston Retail Credit AssociatioDavis Creek Watershed AssociationCharleston, WVGeneral operating purposes$500apps.irs.gov
Widows Mite FundFriends of BlackwaterThomas, WVGeneral support$500apps.irs.gov
The Tom & Virginia Seely FoundationFriends of Cacapon RiverCapon Bridge, WVGeneral contribution$500apps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationPetersburg Beautification Project IncPetersburg, WVEnvironmental quality, protection and beautification$500apps.irs.gov
Szilagyi Family Foundation IncWest Virginia Rivers CoalitionCharleston, WVStatewide voice for water-basedrecreation and to promoteclean water$500apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCoal River Mountain WatchNaoma, WVGeneral support$329apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationFriends of the Cheat IncKingwood, WVGeneral support$266apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationWest Virginia Botanic Garden IncMorgantown, WVGeneral support$234apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationWest Virginia Rivers Coalition IncCharleston, WVGeneral support$194apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationWind Dance Farm & Earth EducationcenterBerkeley Springs, WVGeneral support$188apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationPotomac Valley Audubon Society IncShepherdstown, WVGeneral support$176apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationFriends of Blackwater IncThomas, WVGeneral support$124apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationMorris Creek Watershed Association IncMontgomery, WVGeneral support$66apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationWest Virginia Cave Conservancy IncFrankford, WVGeneral support$60apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationPiney Creek Watershed Association IncBeckley, WVGeneral support$57apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSkytruthShepherdstown, WVGeneral support$52apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationFriends of Deckers CreekDellslow, WVGeneral support$47apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCanaan Valley Institute IncDavis, WVGeneral support$36apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationGreenbrier Valley Restoration Project IncorporatedLewisburg, WVGeneral support$33apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSleepy Creek Watershed AssoBerkeley Springs, WVGeneral support$33apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationAlderson Main Street IncAlderson, WVGeneral support$26apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationEco-Vrindaban IncWheeling, WVGeneral support$26apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationHarrison Rail Trails IncClarksburg, WVGeneral support$24apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationYew Mountain CenterHillsboro, WVGeneral support$22apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationGreenbrier River Watershed Association IncLewisburg, WVGeneral support$21apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationThe Good Earth Institute IncorporatedNew Cumberland, WVGeneral support$20apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationAppalachia Mountain Flows CorpKeystone, WVGeneral support$19apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationLand Trust of the Eastern Panhandle IncMartinsburg, WVGeneral support$18apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationDitc Environmental Education Foundation IncShenandoah Junction, WVGeneral support$16apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationGuardians of the Westfork WatershedMount Clare, WVGeneral support$16apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationKanawha Valley Chapter of the West Virginia Master NaturalistsCharleston, WVGeneral support$16apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationOglebay InstituteWheeling, WVGeneral support$16apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationWest Virginia Association of Conservation Districts IncSutton, WVGeneral support$16apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationWest Virginia Forestry AssociationCharleston, WVGeneral support$16apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationFriends of the National Conservation Training Center BFWSShepherdstown, WVGeneral support$11apps.irs.gov

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