Foundations that fund organizations in Spencer, West Virginia
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Spencer nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $9,700 to Spencer organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Spencer around $2,000. 2 of these funders are based in West Virginia; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Spencer
- $9,700
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $2,000
- Based in WV
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Spencer organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darrel E Berry Charitable Foundation | Mount Lookout, WV | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General support |
| Peoples Bank Foundation | Marietta, OH | 2 | $4,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Program support |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Mutschelknaus Family Foundation Inc | Salem, WV | 1 | $200 | $200 | Yes | Donation |
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 Spencer, West Virginia?
Darrel E Berry Charitable Foundation, Peoples Bank Foundation, Tractor Supply Company Foundation, Mutschelknaus Family Foundation Inc reported grants to Spencer 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 Spencer. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.