Foundations that fund education in West Virginia
These 25 foundations made grants to education in West Virginia in the most recent IRS filing I have for each. None of them ticked the box for giving only to preselected organizations, and each filing gives application instructions or a website. That doesn't prove a foundation takes applications, and some on this list may not. The text below is copied from the filings, most of them for tax year 2024, so check a foundation's website or call before you apply.
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Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation
- $125,000 to Edventure Group Inc, Morgantown: For the west virginia entrepreneurship ecosystem which promotes connection and...
- $110,000 to Future Generations University Corporation, Franklin: To enhance farm-to-school participation among high school agriculture students across...
- $91,542 to Shepherd Entrepreneurship and Research Corporation, Shepherdstown: For the community leadership & civil advocacy certificate program which prepares students...
How to apply: You can determine your eligibility and submit your online application online at: https://benedum.org/online-apply-report/online-apply-report/
Deadlines: The foundation does not have submission deadlines and applications are accepted throughout the year.
Restrictions: The foundation generally does not make grants in support of: - organizations located outside west virginia or southwestern pennsylvania - individuals - organizations not exempt from taxation under internal revenue code section 501(c)(3) -...
Encova Foundation of West Virginia
- $250,000 to University of Charleston, Charleston: Rehabilitation science and athletic training center.
- $75,000 to West Virginia Univ Foundation Inc, Morgantown: Ignitewv
- $27,000 to Charleston Main Streets, Charleston: Encova urban appalachian fellowship program
How to apply: All applications for the encova foundation of west virginia are submitted online.
Maier Foundation Inc
- $400,000 to Marshall University Foundation Inc, Huntington: Scholarship endowment
- $250,000 to Marshall University Foundation Inc, Huntington: Scholarship endowment
- $100,000 to Marshall University Foundation Inc, Huntington: Writing awards - spend & endowment
How to apply: Prescribed form used - contact above for guidelines and form.
Deadlines: October 1 of each year.
Restrictions: Grants made primarily for higher education in wv and other education related pursuits in kanawha county, wv.
Truist West Virginia Foundation Inc
- $40,000 to University of Charleston, Charleston: General operating
- $15,000 to Marshall University Foundation, Huntington: General operating
- $7,500 to Concord University Foundation, Athens: General operating
How to apply: Application Form includes name, contact, amount, funding, Relationship, financial data, geographic area, 501c3 status, W-9, and purpose.
Deadlines: December 1
Restrictions: West virginia organizations only
The Daywood Foundationinc
- $32,500 to Davis & Elkins College, Elkins: Scholarship program
- $30,000 to West Virginia Wesleyan College, Buckhannon: Scholarship program
- $20,000 to University of Charleston, Charleston: Nursing scholarships
How to apply: The request must be in writing with specific amount and purpose stated and verification of exempt under irc 501(c)(3).
Deadlines: Deadline for grants funded before the end of the calendar year is september 15th of that year.
Restrictions: Grants made only to west virginia institutions and organizations exempt under irc 501(c)(3).
Eqt Foundation
- $30,000 to Edventure Group, Morgantown: Education & workforce
- $27,700 to Wvma Educational Fund, Buckhannon: Education & workforce
- $5,958 to Wheeling Country Day School, Wheeling: 2024 matching gift
How to apply: Grant applications can be found on the foundation's website at https://www.eqt.com/community/eqt-foundation
Deadlines: All applications must be received by the 1st of the month prior to the quarterly board meetings.
Restrictions: Nonprofit organizations and institutions whose mission is in keeping with eqt foundation's community relations goals and priorities are invited to apply for monetary, volunteer and in-kind contributions. Eqt corporation has endowed a...
The Antero Foundation
- $9,000 to Avian Conservation Center of Appalachia Inc, Morgantown: Environmental Causes
- $5,000 to Glenville State University Foundation, Glenville: Health & Human Services
- $2,880 to West Taylor Elementary Pto Inc, Flemington: Education
How to apply: The filing names a contact. Use the filings link above.
Deadlines: Deadlines vary according to the amount requested amounts of $15,000 or less: please submit applicati
Restrictions: To receive funding, all grant recipients must sign a grant agreement specifying the terms and conditions of the grant, the purpose of the grant, and the use of grant funding.
The Driehorst Family Foundation C/O Security National Trust
- $15,000 to Bethany College, Bethany: Liberal arts college support
- $10,000 to Wheeling Country Day School, Wheeling: Pre k-8 educational support
- $10,000 to The Linsly School, Wheeling: 5-8 grades educational support
How to apply: Applications should be in the form of a written request stating the reason(s) for such request, the amount requested and the general purpose(s) of the requesting organization.
Restrictions: The mission statement of the driehorst family foundation, a private foundation, is as follows: the driehorst family foundation, a private foundation, is committed to serving the needs of its community, consisting of ohio and marshall...
Charles H Feoppel Educational Loan Trust
- $25,280 to West Virginia Wesleyan College, Buckhannon: Scholarships
- $3,160 to Bethany College, Bethany: Scholarships
- $3,160 to University of Charleston, Charleston: Scholarships
How to apply: Contact brenda westveld
Deadlines: Application deadline is april 15th annually
Restrictions: Contact brenda westveld
W E Stone Foundation C/O Security National Trust Co
- $15,000 to University of Charleston, Charleston: Wehrle innovation center pledge
- $5,000 to Wheeling Country Day School, Wheeling: Scholarshipsscholarships
- $5,000 to Linsly School, Wheeling: Financial aid program
How to apply: General information
Highmark Foundation
- $150,000 to West Virginia State University Foundation, Institute: Grant for nursing scholarship program
- $10,000 to West Virginia Independent Colleges & Universities, Charleston: Grant to support ten wv independent colleges; scholarships
How to apply: See supplemental information
Restrictions: See supplemental information
Board of Trustees of Prichard Schoo C/O City National Bank Trust Wealth
- $50,000 to Marshall University Foundation, Huntington: Educational scholarships at marshall
- $40,000 to Mountwest Foundation, Huntington: To provide education opportunities,
How to apply: No prescribed form
Deadlines: No submission deadlines
Restrictions: Only for educational or charitable purposes to organizations classified under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code
The Pace Family Foundation Inc
- $35,000 to Marshall University Foundation, Huntington: Operating funds
- $21,000 to Concord University Foundation, Athens: Operating funds
How to apply: Verbal request or letter requesting grant
Restrictions: No restrictions. Foundation primarily supports religious and educational needs.
Jeremy C Mccamic Family Foundation Inc
- $25,000 to The Linsly School, Wheeling: Mccamic scholarship fund
- $5,000 to Wheeling Country Day School, Wheeling: Scholarship fund
How to apply: Letter
The Huntington Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Marshall University Foundation, Huntington: Sustainabilitygardenaccessibility
- $5,000 to Mountwest Foundation Inc, Huntington: Scholarships
How to apply: Standard application form submitted to grant committee for approval
Restrictions: All applicants must be not-for-profit organizations
West Virginia Broadcasters Educational Foundation
- $3,000 to Marshall University Foundation, Huntington: Grants for equipment
- $2,000 to Concord University Foundation, Athens: Grants for equipment
How to apply: Letter requests are accepted; no specific format.
Deadlines: Rolling basis; requests accepted any time.
Restrictions: West virginia high schools, colleges and universities.
James S Mcdonnell Foundation
- $1,160,000 to Davis & Elkins College, Elkins: Endowment f/t secure the future campaign, phase ii
How to apply: Request for proposals(rfp) submission information on funding programs can be obtained at the foundation's website address: www.jsmf.org
Deadlines: See 2.b. Above and the foundation's website
Stamp Charitable Fund
- $1,000,000 to The Linsly School, Wheeling: Annual fund/trustees
How to apply: Letter
Restrictions: Due consideration given to those charitable organizations which were favored by the donors by affiliation or support giving preference to those organizations in the greater wheeling, west virginia area
Hugh I Shott Jr Foundation Inc
- $200,000 to Concord University Foundation, Athens: Assistance with indoor sports complex
How to apply: Application form located at foundation office
Restrictions: Limited to southwest virginia and southern west virginia
Ann Sonneborn Charitable Foundation
- $75,000 to Wheeling Country Day School, Wheeling: General charitable purpose
How to apply: See Attached Application
Carter Family Foundation
- $75,000 to University of Charleston, Charleston: Beckley extension program
How to apply: Letter and resume.
Restrictions: Priority to raleigh county residents evidence of desire to become qualified in a selected area educational pursuit & perform those skills for a period of time in the local community.
Bernard Mcdonough Foundation Inc
- $40,000 to University of Charleston, Charleston: Program support and/or operating
How to apply: Beginning in 2016 all grant applications must be submitted online through the organization's online grant application process. All online grant applications are processed on the organizations website. Please visit www.mcdonoughfoundation.org to create an account and apply for a...
Restrictions: No grants awarded to individuals or for religious causes.
Embraer Foundation Inc
- $35,000 to Marshall University Foundation, Huntington: Educational partnership program
How to apply: Applications for grants can be submitted electronically through the website.
Deadlines: July 15 for local grants (e)nvest community grants
Restrictions: Please refer to guidelines posted on the foundation's website.
Jeannine Y Francis Charitable Foundation Trust
- $32,500 to Marshall University Foundation, Huntington: Charitable/multicultural/educational
How to apply: Written application specifying intended use of funds including verification of 501 (c)(3) status.
Steel Dynamics Foundation Inc
- $25,000 to Marshall University Foundation Inc, Huntington: General funding
How to apply: Complete eligibility application on foundation website at www.steeldynamicsfoundation.org.
Restrictions: Recipients must be a qualified exempt organization under irc section 501(c)(3) in communities in which steel dynamics, inc and its subsidiaries have employees.
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