Foundations that fund organizations in Matewan, West Virginia
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Matewan nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $36K to Matewan organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
3 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Matewan around $5,000. 1 of these funders are based in West Virginia; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Matewan
- $36K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 3
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in WV
- 33%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Matewan organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | To implement a summer art series, develop a new museum posi… |
| Truist West Virginia Foundation Inc | Orlando, FL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General operating |
| Pyles & Turner Foundation Inc | Lewisburg, WV | 1 | $800 | $800 | Yes | Preserves coal mine struggles |
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 Matewan, West Virginia?
Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation, Truist West Virginia Foundation Inc, Pyles & Turner Foundation Inc reported grants to Matewan 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 Matewan. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.