Foundations that fund organizations in Madison, West Virginia
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Madison nonprofits
9 private foundations gave $173K to Madison organizations in their latest filings; 7 of the 9 that say either way accept applications.
21 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Madison around $2,500. 6 of these funders are based in West Virginia; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 9
- Accept applications
- 7
- of 9 that state a policy
- Dollars to Madison
- $173K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 21
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in WV
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Madison organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The West Virginia Chamber Foundation | Charleston, WV | 1 | $68K | $68K | Preselected only | Education |
| West Virginia FIRST Foundation Inc | Bridgeport, WV | 1 | $53K | $53K | Yes | Youth prevention/workforce |
| Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | For facility improvements and expanded program opportunitie… |
| Albert M Price Trust C/O United Bank Inc | Parkersburg, WV | 12 | $18K | $1,400 | Yes | Charitable |
| Logan Healthcare Foundation Inc | Chapmanville, WV | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Yes | To fund organization's mission |
| The Lewis and Gladys Bass Family Charitable Foundation | Louisville, KY | 2 | $5,000 | $2,500 | Yes | Support for christmas fund for low income families; To help support the healthcare efforts of the hospital |
| Lafon Family Foundation Inc | Charleston, WV | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | To support the organization's mission |
| Peoples Bank Foundation | Marietta, OH | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Holiday donation |
| The Mike Ross Family Foundation Inc | Coalton, WV | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | For operational support |
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 Madison, West Virginia?
The West Virginia Chamber Foundation, West Virginia FIRST Foundation Inc, Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation, Albert M Price Trust C/O United Bank Inc, Logan Healthcare Foundation Inc and 4 others reported grants to Madison 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 Madison. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.