Updated Oct 28, 2026
Private foundations based in West Virginia
166 grantmaking foundations headquartered in West Virginia, holding $1.7B in assets. Ranked by grants paid in their latest 990-PF; 32 on this page say they accept applications. For foundations ranked by where their grants went, see local funders.
| Foundation | Based in | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Ruby McQuain Charitable Trsince 1989 | Morgantown, WV | $11M32 grants · 2025 | $15K | Preselected only | $123M |
| West Virginia First Foundation Incsince 2025 | Bridgeport, WV | $8.5M132 grants · 2024 | $48K | Yes | $304M |
| Ross Foundation Incsince 2006 | Parkersburg, WV | $5.4M22 grants · 2024 | $5,000 | Yes | $38M |
| Preservati Family Charitable Tr Foundationsince 2009 | Princeton, WV | $3.5M17 grants · 2025 | $75K | Preselected only | $63M |
| Pallottine Foundation of Huntington West Virginiasince 2017 | Huntington, WV | $3.4M193 grants · 2024 | $15K | Preselected only | $78M |
| Hugh I Shott Jr Foundationsince 1986 | Bluefield, WV | $2.7M22 grants · 2025 | $100K | Yes | $54M |
| Maier Foundation Incsince 1959 | Charleston, WV | $2.5M28 grants · 2024 | $35K | Yes | $32M |
| Encova Foundation of West Virginiasince 2012 | Charleston, WV | $2.3M89 grants · 2024 | $5,000 | Yes | $52M |
| Milan Puskar Foundation Incsince 1996 | Morgantown, WV | $2.1M65 grants · 2024 | $25K | Preselected only | $48M |
| Elliot Foundation Incsince 2009 | Charleston, WV | $2.1M11 grants · 2024 | $10K | Yes | $33M |
| Arthur and Joan Weisberg Family Foundation Incsince 1996 | Huntington, WV | $2.0M71 grants · 2024 | $20K | Preselected only | $17M |
| Board of Trustees of Prichard Schoolsince 1972 | Huntington, WV | $1.8M39 grants · 2025 | $30K | Preselected only | $20M |
| The H P and Anne S Hunnicutt Foundation Incsince 1988 | Princeton, WV | $1.8M28 grants · 2025 | $7,629 | Yes | $6.6M |
| Ann Sonneborn Charitable Foundationsince 2023 | Wheeling, WV | $1.8M31 grants · 2024 | $25K | Yes | $30M |
| Bernard McDonough Foundation Incsince 1964 | Parkersburg, WV | $1.7M132 grants · 2024 | $10K | Yes | $34M |
| Raymond a and Gertrude D Hyer Charitable Foundationsince 2012 | Wheeling, WV | $1.4M16 grants · 2025 | $20K | Yes | $22M |
| Spartan Foundationsince 2006 | Parkersburg, WV | $1.4M29 grants · 2025 | $15K | Preselected only | $18M |
| Ann Dilley White and Julie Steinle Hotz Foundation Incsince 2021 | Charleston, WV | $1.4M8 grants · 2024 | $68K | Preselected only | $35M |
| Meagel Charitable Trsince 2000 | Parkersburg, WV | $1.2M16 grants · 2025 | $61K | Preselected only | $18M |
| James & Alice Teubert Charitable Trsince 1987 | Huntington, WV | $1.1M11 grants · 2024 | $25K | Yes | $29M |
| Helping Hand Foundationsince 2022 | Moundsville, WV | $1.1M31 grants · 2025 | $20K | Preselected only | $18M |
| Morris Foundation Incsince 2007 | Glenville, WV | $1.0M14 grants · 2024 | $12K | Preselected only | $26M |
| Carter Family Foundationsince 1982 | Parkersburg, WV | $886K41 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Yes | $13M |
| Daywood Foundation Incsince 1960 | Charleston, WV | $847K54 grants · 2024 | $11K | Yes | $18M |
| Jeanne G Hamilton & Lawson W Hamilt on Jr Family Foundation Incsince 2005 | Lewisburg, WV | $837K55 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $14M |
| Hollowell Dawkins Foundation Incsince 1976 | Lewisburg, WV | $800K66 grants · 2024 | $5,000 | Yes | $12M |
| Ethel N Bowen Foundation Incsince 1969 | Bluefield, WV | $795K321 grants · 2024 | $2,000 | Yes | $15M |
| Alice Degler Smith Foundation Incsince 2019 | Elkins, WV | $722K2 grants · 2025 | $361K | Preselected only | $9.2M |
| Darrell K Cales Trustsince 2018 | Rainelle, WV | $667K36 grants · 2025 | $11K | Yes | $6.4M |
| Seneca Trail Charitable Foundation Incsince 2017 | Lewisburg, WV | $635K37 grants · 2025 | $11K | Yes | $9.6M |
| Clark Opportunity Foundation Incsince 2014 | Berkeley Spgs, WV | $592K37 grants · 2024 | $5,000 | Yes | $15M |
| Starvaggi Charities Incsince 1954 | Weirton, WV | $590K47 grants · 2024 | $500 | Yes | $8.5M |
| Chris Hess Foundationsince 2003 | Wheeling, WV | $582K14 grants · 2025 | $15K | Yes | $11M |
| Sara E Blake Charitable Foundationsince 1999 | Wheeling, WV | $577K2 grants · 2025 | $288K | Preselected only | $9.5M |
| James B Chambers Memorialsince 1944 | Wheeling, WV | $575K14 grants · 2024 | $23K | Yes | $11M |
| One Foundationsince 1999 | Beckley, WV | $561K34 grants · 2024 | $3,000 | Yes | $21M |
| Esbenshade Foundationsince 2001 | Parkersburg, WV | $546K10 grants · 2025 | $14K | Preselected only | $8.8M |
| McGee Foundationsince 1993 | Charleston, WV | $539K7 grants · 2024 | $100K | Preselected only | $17M |
| H B Wehrle Foundationsince 2008 | Charleston, WV | $492K28 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $5.7M |
| Vecellio Family Foundation Incsince 1973 | Beckley, WV | $453K79 grants · 2025 | $2,500 | Yes | $12M |
| Logan Healthcare Foundation Incsince 2005 | Chapmanville, WV | $429K14 grants · 2025 | $33K | Yes | $12M |
| Myles Fam Foundation Trsince 2000 | Elkins, WV | $425K8 grants · 2025 | $10K | Preselected only | $6.2M |
| Helen G Nassif Foundation Incsince 1997 | Charleston, WV | $425K1 grants · 2024 | $425K | Preselected only | $10M |
| August J & Thelma S Hoffman Foundationsince 1999 | Wheeling, WV | $410K14 grants · 2025 | $25K | Yes | $5.0M |
| Martha Gaines and Russell Wehrle Memorial Foundationsince 2008 | Charleston, WV | $408K22 grants · 2025 | $10K | Preselected only | $7.6M |
| Albert Schenk III and Kathleen H Schenk Char Tr No 1since 1999 | Wheeling, WV | $396K23 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Yes | $9.7M |
| George W Bowers Fam Charitable Trsince 2001 | Wheeling, WV | $368K42 grants · 2025 | $7,000 | Yes | $6.4M |
| Ann C and Robert O Orders Jr Familyfoundation Incsince 2007 | Saint Albans, WV | $365K15 grants · 2025 | $10K | Yes | $6.2M |
| Valerie William and Loulie Canady Foundation Charitable Trustsince 1989 | Morgantown, WV | $364K23 grants · 2025 | $2,000 | Yes | $7.7M |
| Harry & Olive Barth Foundation Trsince 2014 | Wheeling, WV | $347K12 grants · 2025 | $13K | Yes | $7.1M |
| Charles & Mary Fayne Glotfelty Foundation Incsince 2011 | Charleston, WV | $308K25 grants · 2024 | $10K | Yes | $5.6M |
| Jessie Corson Trustsince 2020 | Wheeling, WV | $300K10 grants · 2025 | $23K | Preselected only | $5.0M |
| Mary H and J Churchill Hodges Foundation Irrevocable Trustsince 2014 | Huntington, WV | $298K3 grants · 2025 | $80K | Preselected only | $7.6M |
| Ethel C Elikan Crut Fbo Arthur R Elikansince 2023 | Wheeling, WV | $293K2 grants · 2025 | $146K | Preselected only | $5.3M |
| Huntington Foundation Incsince 1937 | Huntington, WV | $289K19 grants · 2024 | $10K | Yes | $7.3M |
| Pallottine Foundation of Buckhannon West Virginiasince 2015 | Huntington, WV | $117K18 grants · 2024 | $6,500 | Preselected only | $6.4M |
| Ruth Graham Charitable Trsince 2021 | Moundsville, WV | $28K1 grants · 2023 | $28K | Preselected only | $6.9M |
| Warwood Estates Incsince 1942 | Wheeling, WV | — | — | Preselected only | $18M |
| Home for the Aged-Altenheimsince 1942 | Wheeling, WV | — | — | Preselected only | $14M |
| Franklin W & Helen S Bowen Charitable Trustsince 1968 | Charleston, WV | — | — | Not stated | $6.2M |
Sources: IRS Business Master File (assets), ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer and IRS 990-PF e-file (grants paid, application policy). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own Part XV checkbox.
Open grant programs in West Virginia
All 2| Deadline | Grant | Funder | Award ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollingno deadline | West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History — Organizational GrantsStateWest Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History | West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | West Virginia Humanities Council — Humanities GrantsStateWest Virginia Humanities Council | West Virginia Humanities Council | Not listed |
Common questions
How many private foundations are based in West Virginia?
Our directory lists 166 private grantmaking foundations in West Virginia with at least $1 million in assets, holding a combined $1.7B. The data comes from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File and Form 990-PF.
How do I get a grant from a private foundation?
Start with foundations that already fund organizations like yours nearby. Read the grantee list on each profile, check whether the foundation accepts applications (it says so on its 990-PF), and lead with a short letter of inquiry. Many family foundations fund only organizations they already know; an introduction through a shared grantee or board member works better than a cold proposal.
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