Foundations that fund organizations in Ripley, West Virginia
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Ripley nonprofits
14 private foundations gave $280K to Ripley organizations in their latest filings; 8 of the 14 that say either way accept applications.
38 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Ripley around $1,350. 5 of these funders are based in West Virginia; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 14
- Accept applications
- 8
- of 14 that state a policy
- Dollars to Ripley
- $280K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 38
- Typical median grant
- $1,350
- Based in WV
- 36%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Ripley organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia FIRST Foundation Inc | Bridgeport, WV | 5 | $210K | $38K | Yes | Diversion/interdiction; Youth prevention/workforce |
| Daniel J & Ardith Koster Foundation | Byron Center, MI | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Support |
| Isner Family Foundation Inc | Ripley, WV | 5 | $9,860 | $1,560 | Preselected only | Support of the museum and gardens; Animal auction donation; Stained glass window project |
| Genevieve Starcher Educational Foundation C/O United Bank Trustee | Parkersburg, WV | 7 | $9,225 | $1,350 | Yes | Charitable |
| Franklin W & Helen S Bowen Charitable Trust | Orlando, FL | 6 | $7,743 | $1,264 | Preselected only | Scholarship |
| Huntington Clinical Foundation Inc | Huntington, WV | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Preselected only | Program assistance for children |
| Bernice Pickens Parsons Foundation | Charleston, WV | 5 | $5,600 | $1,000 | Yes | Charitable |
| Highmark Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Yes | To support school grants and award programs |
| Round Room Gives Inc | Fishers, IN | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Support of vet costs and transportation |
| Peoples Bank Foundation | Marietta, OH | 2 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Support of organizations; Program support |
| Linda a Gary & Michael Belisle Foundation Inc | Palm Beach, FL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Education |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $280 | $280 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
| The O-I Charities Foundation | Perrysburg, OH | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | General operations |
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 Ripley, West Virginia?
West Virginia FIRST Foundation Inc, Daniel J & Ardith Koster Foundation, Isner Family Foundation Inc, Genevieve Starcher Educational Foundation C/O United Bank Trustee, Franklin W & Helen S Bowen Charitable Trust and 9 others reported grants to Ripley 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 Ripley. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.