Foundations that fund environmental groups in West Virginia
These 22 foundations made grants to environmental groups 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
- $175,000 to Friends of Blackwater Inc, Thomas: For the west virginia mountain railroad historic trail project, which aims to activate...
- $40,000 to West Virginia Land Trust Inc, Charleston: For the west virginia land trust to accomplish comprehensive strategic planning and...
- $38,000 to Oglebay Institute, Wheeling: For the purchase of new glassblowing equipment
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) -...
The Dunn Foundation Inc
- $15,000 to West Virginia Rivers Coalition, Charleston: General admin
- $10,000 to Friends of Blackwater, Thomas: General admin
- $10,000 to Energy Efficient West Virginia, Charleston: General admin
How to apply: See instructions and grant application attached.
Deadlines: See instructions and grant application attached.
Restrictions: See instructions and grant application attached.
Eqt Foundation
- $20,000 to West Virginia Land Trust, Charleston: Community enrichment
- $12,500 to Oglebay Institute, Wheeling: Community enrichment
- $9,358 to West Virginia Botanic Garden, Morgantown: Capacity grant 2024
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...
Us Wind Force Foundation Inc
- $2,000 to Friends of Jennings Randolph Lake, Elk Garden: Ice machine
- $2,000 to Petersburg Beautification Project, Petersburg: Plantscapes and volleyball pad
- $1,000 to Friends of Jennings Randolph Lake, Elk Garden: Benches at beach area
How to apply: Prescribed grant forms available from foundation
Restrictions: Currently limited to charitable contributions in the surrounding mineral and grant counties, wv
Ann C and Robert O Orders Jr Family Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to West Virginia Land Trust, Morgantown: Conservation
- $5,000 to Kanawha Valley Trail Alliance, Charleston: Conservation of the greater kanawha valley foundation
How to apply: There is no specified form that needs to be submitted and should include proof of their exempt status.
Deadlines: There are no submission deadlines.
Restrictions: There are no restrictions or limitations on awards.
The Chingos Foundation
- $5,000 to Coopers Rock Foundation, Morgantown: Land conservation
- $2,500 to West Virginia Botanic Garden, Morgantown: Land preservation
How to apply: A letter request setting forth the purpose in detail.
Deadlines: No.
Restrictions: Primarily enviromental, animal and wildlife protection.
Oakland Foundation Inc
- $4,215 to Appalachian Expeditions, Davis: Accreditation for nature exploration
- $2,000 to Friends of the Cheat, Kingwood: General support
How to apply: See attached grant application form
Deadlines: Foundation has four annual grant application due dates, march 1, june 1, september 1, decemeber 1. S
Restrictions: Grant requirement is that applicants are qualified non- profit organizations or other qualified entities. The other requirements are listed in the grant application guidelines.
The Heinz Endowments
- $100,000 to West Virginia Rivers Coalition Inc, Charleston: To support regional transition to a sustainable future
How to apply: You can determine your eligibility and submit your online application online at: https://www.heinz.org/grants.
Deadlines: February 15 - spring board meeting july 15 - fall board meeting
Restrictions: The heinz endowments concentrates its efforts and resources in southwestern pennsylvania. Given its primarily regional focus, the foundation is generally unable to consider applications for funding for projects outside the commonwealth of...
James B Chambers Memorial
- $60,000 to Oglebay Institute, Wheeling: Summer camps
How to apply: See attachment
Restrictions: Geographical: - greater wheeling, wv area other : youth & youth organizations
Albert Schenk Iii & Kathleen H Schenk Charitable Trust
- $30,000 to Oglebay Institute, Wheeling: Capital campaign
Seneca Trail Charitable Foundation
- $25,000 to Greenbrier River Trail Foundation, Marlinton: Prev. Pledged, approved
How to apply: Letter requests with detailed explanation of what grant is needed for.
Deadlines: Letter requests accepted anytime with detailed explanation of what grant is needed for.
Restrictions: Nonprofit organizations and qualifying individuals of the greater greenbrier valley area of west virginia.
The Driehorst Family Foundation C/O Security National Trust
- $22,000 to Oglebay Institute, Wheeling: Glassblowing project
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...
The Fine Fund C/O Ffc Capital Corporation
- $20,000 to West Virginia Rivers Coalition, Charleston: General operations
How to apply: Letter of inquiry
Restrictions: Geographical area: boston charitable fields: environmental, visual arts
The Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment Inc
- $20,000 to West Virginia Rivers Coalition, Charleston: Capacity building support
How to apply: Refer to the foundation's website, www.campbellfoundation.org, for guidance.
Deadlines: Ongoing
Restrictions: Refer to the foundation's website, www.campbellfoundation.org, for guidance.
Hess Family Foundation
- $18,000 to Oglebay Institute, Wheeling: Friends of towngate
How to apply: Written form with description of charitable purpose and evidence of charitable purposes and evidence of charitable/exempt status under internal revenue code section 501(c)(3).
Restrictions: Limited to distributions for charitable purposes under internal revenue code section 501(c)(3).
Helen J Prince Foundation Security National Trust Co Trustee
- $10,000 to Oglebay Institute, Wheeling: Charitable
How to apply: Written applications
Restrictions: Grants are generally limited to the wheeling, wv area. All distributions must meet 501(c) (3) requirements.
Weldon Family Foundation
- $9,950 to West Virginia Botanic Garden Inc, Morgantown: General operating
How to apply: Letter
Restrictions: Organizations located in monongalia and/or preston county, wv and whose purpose is for the arts, culture, humanities, educational or scientific endeavors, health/medical research and community projects
W E Stone Foundation C/O Security National Trust Co
- $8,000 to Oglebay Institute, Wheeling: Capital projects and general fund
How to apply: General information
Carter Family Foundation
- $6,000 to Piney Creek Watershed Association, Crab Orchard: Operatioins
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.
Rosemary M Front Charitable Trust
- $2,600 to Oglebay Institute, Wheeling: General support
How to apply: Letter & corresponding documentation
Restrictions: To provide payments to or for the use of charitable organizations or directly for charitable purposes in west virginia and to certain national organizations as well.
Encova Foundation of West Virginia
- $2,000 to Coal River Group, St Albans: Tour de coal event
How to apply: All applications for the encova foundation of west virginia are submitted online.
Stamp 2001 Charitable Fund
- $1,000 to Oglebay Institute, Wheeling: General purposes
How to apply: Letter
Restrictions: Due consideration given to charities favored by the donors. Preference given to those charitable organizations and charitable purposes located in the greater wheeling, west virginia, metropolitan area.
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