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Appalachian Stewardship Foundation is a private corporation based in ELKINS, WV. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2011. The principal officer is Shanda Minney. It holds total assets of $2.3M. Annual income is reported at $1.9M. Total assets have grown from $50K in 2010 to $2.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of environment. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in West Virginia and Virginia. According to available records, Appalachian Stewardship Foundation has made 23 grants totaling $774K, with a median grant of $35K. Annual giving has decreased from $530K in 2022 to $244K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $50K, with an average award of $34K. The foundation has supported 13 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in West Virginia, Virginia, District of Columbia, which account for 96% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$27K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 9 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Appalachian Stewardship Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of environment. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 23 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WV, VA, DC.
Appalachian Stewardship Foundation has distributed a total of $774K across 23 grants. The median grant size is $35K, with an average of $34K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $50K.
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Appalachian Stewardship Foundation is headquartered in ELKINS, WV. While based in WV, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanda Minney | Executive Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kevin Campbell | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Samantha Nygaard | Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David Bott | Chairman | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$2.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$2.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
23
Total Giving
$774K
Average Grant
$34K
Median Grant
$35K
Unique Recipients
13
Most Common Grant
$35K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downstream StrategiesMicrogrids in Small Towns in West Virginia | Morgantown, WV | $50K | 2023 |
| Appalachian Mountain ActivistsEnergy Accountability Project | Lewisburg, WV | $50K | 2023 |
| Wild VirginiaCampaign for Virginias Water Future | Charlottesville, VA | $40K | 2023 |
| Three Rivers WaterkeeperHealthier Headwaters of the Ohio River | Pittsburgh, PA | $35K | 2023 |
| Allegheny-Blue Ridge AllianceEstablishment of resource center for climate work | Monterey, VA | $35K | 2023 |
| Peoples Climate SolutionsResource center for climate work | Morgantown, WV | $29K | 2023 |
| Science Museum Of Western VirginiaEducational display The Living River | Roanoke, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| The Nature ConservancyGandy Creek Headwater Reforestation for Climate Resilience | Elkins, WV | $50K | 2022 |
| Wv Water Research InsituteCarbon Sequestration research | Morgantown, WV | $35K | 2022 |
| Wv Rivers CoalitionStreet protection through the WV Wild Trout Collaborative | Charleston, WV | $35K | 2022 |
| Friend Of CheatAquatic Organism Passage Program and Stream Monitoring | Kingwood, WV | $30K | 2022 |
| Solar United NeighborsBuilding a Constituency for Community Solar in West Virginia | Washington, DC | $25K | 2022 |
| Appalachian HeadwatersEnvironmental Educational Programming | Lewisburg, WV | $25K | 2022 |