Foundations that fund organizations in Dunbar, West Virginia
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Dunbar nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $138K to Dunbar organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
10 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Dunbar around $10K. 4 of these funders are based in West Virginia; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Dunbar
- $138K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 10
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in WV
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Dunbar organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen W Poffenbarger and Perry S Poffenbarger Foundation | Charleston, WV | 3 | $49K | $10K | Yes | Student supplies, etc.; Student needs etc.; Student neeeds etc. |
| Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $40K | $40K | Yes | To establish a health science technology academy second cha… |
| Bridgeport Volunteer Fire Department Inc | Bridgeport, WV | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Retention and recruitment seminar |
| Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation Incorporated | Winstonsalem, NC | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | General operating |
| Pallottine Foundation of Huntington West Virginia | Huntington, WV | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Spotted owl healthcare organization will provide physical f… |
| Bernice Pickens Parsons Foundation | Charleston, WV | 1 | $5,500 | $5,500 | Yes | Charitable |
| Franklin W & Helen S Bowen Charitable Trust | Orlando, FL | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Scholarship |
| Hibbs Family Foundation | Tyler, TX | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | Memorial fund |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Dunbar, West Virginia?
Helen W Poffenbarger and Perry S Poffenbarger Foundation, Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation, Bridgeport Volunteer Fire Department Inc, Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation Incorporated, Pallottine Foundation of Huntington West Virginia and 3 others reported grants to Dunbar organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Dunbar. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.