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Supports learning environments from pre-kindergarten to post-secondary education that position young learners to thrive. Current areas of interest include improving teacher quality, early childhood educational practices, expanded learning opportunities, and career education/future readiness.
Supports innovations in healthcare delivery systems, public health infrastructure, and community-based health promotion. Focus is on access to affordable care, preventive services, state-level policy, and addressing social drivers of health.
Supports regional planning, innovation, and cooperation to advance the economy. Interests include entrepreneurship promotion, technology-based economic development, and expanding access to capital for businesses in distressed communities.
Promotes economic well-being and quality of life by improving the capabilities of leaders, organizations, and citizens. Specific interests include community engagement, improvement strategies, leadership development, and expanding technology access.
Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation is a private corporation based in PITTSBURGH, PA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1946. It holds total assets of $447.8M. Annual income is reported at $2.4M. Total assets have grown from $330.3M in 2011 to $447.8M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 21 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in West Virginia and Pennsylvania. According to available records, Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation has made 641 grants totaling $60.7M, with a median grant of $86K. The foundation has distributed between $14.6M and $15.9M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $15.9M distributed across 166 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $800K, with an average award of $95K. The foundation has supported 285 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Virginia, which account for 96% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 14 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
The Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation is one of the oldest and largest regional philanthropies in Appalachia, established in 1944 by Pittsburgh oil wildcatter Michael Late Benedum and his wife Sarah. With $447.8 million in assets (FY2024) and approximately $18-20 million in annual grantmaking, the Foundation operates as a genuinely place-based funder committed to two geographies: West Virginia statewide and four counties in Southwestern Pennsylvania (Allegheny, Washington, Greene, and Fayette). By Foundation policy, roughly two-thirds of all grant dollars flow to West Virginia organizations.
The Foundation's four program pillars — Education and Economic Development (both states), Community Development and Health (WV only), and Performing Arts support within Pittsburgh's Cultural District (PA only) — reflect a deeply integrated vision of regional transformation rather than siloed program delivery. Proposals that make explicit cross-sector connections, such as workforce development bridging education and economic development, or outdoor recreation linked to community health, tend to resonate with program staff.
First-time applicants should understand that Benedum operates with a notably accessible pre-application process: a brief project description emailed to info@benedum.org generates a program staff response within 10 business days. This informal consultation step is genuinely encouraged and represents a low-stakes way to test fit before investing in a full application. The Foundation does not use a formal Letter of Inquiry process — organizations move directly from the optional pre-inquiry email to a full online application via the Blackbaud Applicant & Grantee Portal, launched July 1, 2025.
Benedum strongly favors organizations with demonstrated roots in the region. The top grantee list is anchored by West Virginia University Foundation ($4.65M across 43 grants), Marshall University Research Corporation ($1.84M across 18 grants), and Generation West Virginia ($1.76M across 12 grants) — all institutions with multi-year relationships reflecting the Foundation's preference for sustained partnerships over one-time project grants. New applicants should position their organization within the broader Benedum-supported ecosystem whenever possible, citing aligned initiatives and established grantees as collaborators or references.
Annual grantmaking has held within a narrow band of $17.3M to $20.1M over the 2019-2023 period (FY2021 peak: $20.1M; FY2020 trough: $17.3M), with grants paid — the cash-basis measure — ranging from $13.9M to $16.1M annually. Total assets grew from $390.7M (FY2019) to $447.8M (FY2024), a 15% increase over five years despite market volatility, suggesting a stable and conservatively managed endowment.
The Foundation's typical grant size data (drawn from 132 awards in the database) shows a median of $100,000, an average of $110,486, and a range from $2,000 to $500,000. Multi-year commitments are standard for larger grants — the grantee portfolio records numerous 2-3 year awards, meaning the effective per-year amount is often $50,000-$150,000 annually within a larger commitment. Recent individual grants confirm this range: a March 2025 health grant to Active Southern West Virginia totaled $60,000; a June 2025 community and economic development grant to Advantage Valley CDC totaled $75,000; larger capacity and systems-change grants regularly reach $200,000-$500,000.
Geographically, 64.7% of tracked grant transactions flow to West Virginia organizations (415 of 641 grants) and 30.4% to Pennsylvania (195 grants), consistent with the Foundation's stated two-thirds/one-third geographic policy. WV organizations receive slightly higher per-grant averages due to the additional Health and Community Development program areas available only in that state.
By program area, Education and Economic Development account for the bulk of the portfolio. The top grantee list reveals a concentration of education spending at higher education institutions (WVU Foundation at $4.65M, Marshall University at $1.84M) and workforce/pipeline organizations (Generation WV at $1.76M, Allegheny Intermediate Unit at $1.57M). Economic development funding clusters around entrepreneurship infrastructure, regional coalitions, and community development finance institutions such as Partner Community Capital ($825,000 across 8 grants) and Coalfield Development Corporation ($2.05M across 5 grants). Health grants in WV average in the $60,000-$150,000 range with emphasis on rural access and oral health. Performing arts grants in Pittsburgh typically fall between $85,000-$150,000 annually per organization.
The Benedum Foundation occupies a distinctive niche as the largest private foundation exclusively focused on Appalachian West Virginia and Southwestern Pennsylvania. Its closest peers share a regional or Appalachian focus but differ meaningfully in scale, geography, and grantmaking philosophy.
| Foundation | Assets (approx.) | Annual Giving (approx.) | Primary Focus | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation | $447.8M | $18-20M | Education, Economic Dev., Health, Community (WV & SW PA) | Open/Rolling |
| Heinz Endowments | ~$1.6B | ~$80M | Environment, Arts, Education, Economic Opportunity (Pittsburgh) | Invited/Open by program |
| The Pittsburgh Foundation | ~$1.3B | ~$75M | Community dev., education, health, arts (Allegheny County) | Open (community foundation) |
| Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation | ~$175M | ~$12M | Economic opportunity, racial equity (South/Appalachia, 10 states) | Open (letter of inquiry) |
| One Foundation (WV) | ~$25M | ~$2M | Civic engagement, policy, WV community issues | Invited/by inquiry |
Benedum is the dominant private grantmaker specifically committed to West Virginia, with no comparably resourced peer foundation matching its WV-first geographic mandate at scale. The Heinz Endowments and Pittsburgh Foundation are significantly larger but Pittsburgh-centric, rarely funding outside Allegheny County. Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation overlaps most with Benedum's Appalachian economic development agenda but operates across a ten-state Southern footprint rather than concentrating resources in WV and SW PA. For WV-focused organizations seeking significant multi-year support, Benedum is effectively the only private foundation of this size and regional commitment operating in the state.
The Foundation marked its 80th anniversary with considerable public visibility in 2025. In April 2025, the West Virginia State Senate and Secretary of State Kris Warner formally recognized the Foundation at the State Capitol, with President Jennifer Giovannitti and trustees in attendance. The ceremony highlighted the Foundation's cumulative grantmaking of more than $1.5 billion since 1944 — a figure that underscores both its longevity and its outsized role in the region's philanthropic infrastructure.
On the operational front, July 1, 2025 marked the launch of the new Blackbaud Applicant & Grantee portal, replacing the previous online system. This is the most significant process change for applicants in recent years; organizations with existing relationships should confirm they are using the updated system for all new grant requests.
Recent specific grants include a $50,000 community development grant to the WV State Parks Foundation (December 2025) for organizational capacity and public awareness of the state's 39 parks, and support for WVU Extension's Young Innovators entrepreneurship program launching in 16 WV schools in fall 2025.
Leadership changes over the past two years include the January 2024 hiring of Rochelle Schrecongost Goodwin as Director of Strategic Initiatives — a newly created senior role — signaling a more intentional approach to cross-program initiative development. This followed the June 2023 appointment of Thomas A. Heywood as Board Chair, succeeding Lloyd G. Jackson II after his ten-year tenure. The 2023 death of Paul G. Benedum, Jr. — the Foundation's only lifetime-appointed Trustee and a 22-year Board Chair — closed a direct family governance chapter, though the Foundation's mission remains tightly aligned with the founders' intentions.
Pre-application inquiry is your most valuable first step. Email info@benedum.org with a 2-3 paragraph project summary before building a full application. Staff respond within 10 business days and will tell you directly whether your project aligns with current program priorities. This is not a gatekeeping step — it is an explicit Foundation invitation to get informal guidance before committing to a full submission.
Use the correct geographic and program framing. Applications from WV organizations should specify program area fit from all four available areas (Education, Economic Development, Community Development, Health). PA organizations are limited to Education, Economic Development, and Performing Arts. Do not describe a health initiative as an economic development project to access more funding — program staff will recognize the mismatch.
Frame outcomes, not activities. Benedum's top grantees consistently describe demonstrable systemic change: improving 3rd-grade reading proficiency statewide, increasing rural business formation rates, expanding access to mental health services at scale. Proposals that count only outputs (workshops held, people served) without connecting to measurable regional outcomes will underperform versus proposals that embed the project in a theory of change the Foundation already invests in.
Reference the ecosystem. Benedum invests in dense networks. Name relevant co-funded partners: if you collaborate with WVU Extension, Generation West Virginia, the WV Community Development Hub, or any other current grantee, say so explicitly. Proposals that situate your work within the broader Benedum-supported portfolio signal regional embeddedness and reduce perceived risk for program staff.
Avoid restricted categories. The fastest path to declination is requesting funding for construction, vehicles, equipment, endowments, biomedical research, individual K-12 schools, lobbying, or operating deficits. Do not include these costs even incidentally — reframe budget line items accordingly or exclude them entirely.
Submit in fall for year-end consideration. With no formal deadlines and a rolling review cycle of 60-90 days, submitting in September-October positions your application for year-end trustee review. Avoid December-January submissions when staff bandwidth is reduced. Do not follow up within the first 60 days of submission.
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Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$100K
Average Grant
$110K
Largest Grant
$500K
Based on 132 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Annual grantmaking has held within a narrow band of $17.3M to $20.1M over the 2019-2023 period (FY2021 peak: $20.1M; FY2020 trough: $17.3M), with grants paid — the cash-basis measure — ranging from $13.9M to $16.1M annually. Total assets grew from $390.7M (FY2019) to $447.8M (FY2024), a 15% increase over five years despite market volatility, suggesting a stable and conservatively managed endowment. The Foundation's typical grant size data (drawn from 132 awards in the database) shows a median of.
Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation has distributed a total of $60.7M across 641 grants. The median grant size is $86K, with an average of $95K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $800K.
The Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation is one of the oldest and largest regional philanthropies in Appalachia, established in 1944 by Pittsburgh oil wildcatter Michael Late Benedum and his wife Sarah. With $447.8 million in assets (FY2024) and approximately $18-20 million in annual grantmaking, the Foundation operates as a genuinely place-based funder committed to two geographies: West Virginia statewide and four counties in Southwestern Pennsylvania (Allegheny, Washington, Greene, and Fayett.
Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation is headquartered in PITTSBURGH, PA. While based in PA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 14 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Giovannitti | PRESIDENT (4)(6) | $407K | $92K | $499K |
| Kim Tieman | VICE PRESIDENT (4)(6) | $193K | $54K | $247K |
| Sandra H Harvey | SECRETARY (4)(6) | $113K | $18K | $130K |
| Brad R Ballantine | TREASURER & SENIOR ACCOUNTANT (4)(6) | $100K | $34K | $134K |
| Lloyd Jackson Ii | TRUSTEE, CHAIRMAN (2)(3) | $20K | $0 | $20K |
| Thomas A Heywood | TRUSTEE (1)(2) | $20K | $0 | $20K |
| Illah R Nourbaksh | TRUSTEE (1)(2) | $16K | $0 | $16K |
| Jane N Werner-Rutkowski | TRUSTEE (1)(2) | $16K | $0 | $16K |
| Larry A Rhodes | TRUSTEE (1)(2) | $16K | $0 | $16K |
| Parween S Mascari | TRUSTEE (1)(2) | $16K | $0 | $16K |
| Gregory S Babe | TRUSTEE (1)(2) | $14K | $0 | $14K |
| Rick Kraich | MEMBER OF THE INV. COMMITTEE (7) | $8K | $0 | $8K |
| Amy K Marsh | MEMBER OF THE INV. COMMITTEE (7) | $8K | $0 | $8K |
| Paul G Benedum Jr | TRUSTEE (1)(2) | $2K | $0 | $2K |
| Gaston Caperton | HONORARY TRUSTEE (5) | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ralph J Bean Jr | TRUSTEE EMERITUS (5) | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Esther L Barazzone | TRUSTEE EMERITUS (5) | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| G Nicholas Beckwith | TRUSTEE EMERITUS (5) | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| William P Getty | TRUSTEE EMERITUS (5) | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robert B Walker | TRUSTEE EMERITUS (5) | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| G Randolph Worls | TRUSTEE EMERITUS (5) | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$447.8M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$444.9M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
641
Total Giving
$60.7M
Average Grant
$95K
Median Grant
$86K
Unique Recipients
285
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coalfield Development CorporationTO LAUNCH A FIRST OF ITS KIND CLIMATE CHANGE RESILIENCY STRATEGY TO TRANSFORM THE ECONOMY IN THE COALFIELDS REGION OF WEST VIRGINIA AS PART OF THE NATIONAL BUILD BACK BETTER CHALLENGE (OVER THREE YEARS) | Huntington, WV | $600K | 2023 |
| The Education Alliance-Business And Community For Public Schools IncTO CREATE ACCELERATED CAREER PATHWAYS FROM K-12 FOR HIGH SKILL/HIGH WAGE JOBS FOR YOUTH IN HEALTHCARE AND MANUFACTURING THROUGH THE CAREER ACCELERATION, READINESS, AND EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCES FOR REGIONAL STUDENTS PROGRAM (OVER TWO YEARS) | Charleston, WV | $200K | 2023 |
| West Virginia Community Development Hub IncTO STRENGTHEN THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM IN WEST VIRGINIA THROUGH CAPACITY BUILDING, NETWORK DEVELOPMENT, AND STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS | Charleston, WV | $200K | 2023 |
| West Virginia University Foundation IncTO RECRUIT AND RETAIN TEACHERS TO WEST VIRGINIA BY HIGHLIGHTING QUALITY OF LIFE, INTENTIONALLY INTEGRATING THEM WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, AND OFFERING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH (OVER TWO YEARS) | Morgantown, WV | $200K | 2023 |
| Quality Insights IncFOR THE CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES EDUCATION TO PATIENTS ON MANAGEMENT OF THEIR DISEASE AND TO ESTABLISH A REFERRAL SYSTEM FOR DIETITIANS TO BECOME INTEGRATED INTO THE CARE TEAM | Charleston, WV | $200K | 2023 |
| Intermediate Unit 1TO INTEGRATE STUDENT-DESIGNED, IMMERSIVE THEATER PRODUCTIONS INTO CROSS-CURRICULAR CLASSES ACROSS INTERMEDIATE UNIT 1 ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS IN WASHINGTON, FAYETTE, AND GREENE COUNTIES | Coal Center, PA | $185K | 2023 |
| Allegheny Conference On Community DevelopmentTO ADVANCE THE ALLEGHENY CONFERENCES 10-YEAR VISION, 2020-2030 NEXT IS NOW, FOR CREATING A VITAL, GLOBALLY COMPETITIVE SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA REGION WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL | Pittsburgh, PA | $175K | 2023 |
| Enterprise Zone Corporation Of BraddockFOR THE NEXT PHASE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EASTSHORE AREA PLAN WHICH INCLUDES SWISSVALE, RANKIN, BRADDOCK, AND NORTH BRADDOCK | Braddock, PA | $175K | 2023 |
| West Virginia Manufacturers Association Educational Fund IncTO STRENGTHEN WEST VIRGINIAS MANUFACTURING CAREER PIPELINE THROUGH THE ADVANCEMENT OF MANUFACTURING EDUCATION | Buckhannon, WV | $160K | 2023 |
| Future Generations University CorporationFOR SUPPORT TO THE AGROFORESTRY ECONOMY TO ASSIST IN THE DIVERSIFICATION OF NON-TIMBER FOREST PRODUCTS AND THE GENERAL INCREASE IN THE UTILIZATION OF EMERGING METHODOLOGIES IN PRODUCTION PROCESSES | Franklin, WV | $160K | 2023 |
| Allegheny Intermediate UnitFOR THE REMAKE LEARNING NETWORK, AN INTERSTATE CONSORTIUM OF EDUCATORS, RESEARCHERS, AND ARTISTS WHICH PROMOTES INNOVATION IN EDUCATION | Homestead, PA | $155K | 2023 |
| The Grantmakers Of Western PennsylvaniaFOR A PLANNING GRANT TO ASSESS THE FEASIBILITY OF A CHILDCARE HUB AND SPOKE MODEL THAT WILL SUPPORT INCREASED WORKFORCE PARTICIPATION IN THE REGION BY STABILIZING EARLY CHILDHOOD BUSINESSES | Pittsburgh, PA | $150K | 2023 |
| Community Foundation Of Greater Johnstown (Dba Community Foundation For TheTO SUPPORT REIMAGINE APPALACHIAS EFFORT TO SECURE THE REGIONS FAIR SHARE OF FEDERAL CLIMATE INFRASTRUCTURE AND OTHER FEDERAL RESOURCES, BOLSTER RESEARCH, AND ADVANCE COMMUNICATION PRIORITIES FOR THE REGION | Johnstown, PA | $150K | 2023 |
| Manchester Craftsmen'S GuildTO SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF MANCHESTER CRAFTSMENS GUILD'S JAZZ EDUCATION INITIATIVE IN RURAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS ACROSS SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA AND WEST VIRGINIA | Pittsburgh, PA | $150K | 2023 |
| Mountaineer Food Bank IncTO ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY IN CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIA THROUGH COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT, STRENGTHENED FEEDING PROGRAMS, AND HEALTHIER EATING INITIATIVES | Gassaway, WV | $150K | 2023 |
| Pittsburgh Downtown PartnershipTO SUPPORT THE PITTSBURGH DOWNTOWN PARTNERSHIPS ACTIVATION OF DOWNTOWN SPACES, AND TO EXPAND THE CLEAN TEAM | Pittsburgh, PA | $150K | 2023 |
| Catalyst ConnectionTO SUSTAIN AND EXPAND STEM EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS | Pittsburgh, PA | $150K | 2023 |
| West Virginia Oral Health Coalition IncTO PRODUCE A MEANINGFUL DENTIST STUDY, PROVIDE MINI-GRANT OPPORTUNITIES, AND READY THE DENTAL WORKFORCE TO ADDRESS THE VAPING CRISIS AND PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCIES | Bridgeport, WV | $150K | 2023 |
| West Virginia Kids Count Fund IncTO ADVANCE CHILD WELL-BEING IN WEST VIRGINIA THROUGH DATA, PARTNERSHIPS, AND ADVOCACY TO ENSURE THE SUSTAINABILITY OF KIDS COUNT | Charleston, WV | $150K | 2023 |
| Project Healthy Kids IncFOR YOUNG CHILDREN AND AT-RISK SENIORS TO HAVE ACCESS TO FRESH INGREDIENT, LOCALLY MADE, NUTRIENT DENSE MEALS FROM A NOVEL FOOD SYSTEMS NETWORK OF REGIONAL CENTRAL KITCHENS (OVER TWO YEARS) | Bridgeport, WV | $150K | 2023 |
| The United Way Of Southwestern PennsylvaniaTO STRENGTHEN THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL PROVIDERS THROUGH CURRICULAR ALIGNMENT, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFERINGS, AND STRATEGIC RESOURCE ALLOCATION | Pittsburgh, PA | $150K | 2023 |
| Team For West Virginia Children IncFOR PARTNERS IN COMMUNITY OUTREACH TO BUILD THE CAPACITY OF IN-HOME FAMILY EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO SERVE EXPECTANT FAMILIES AND THEIR YOUNG CHILDREN | Huntington, WV | $145K | 2023 |
| Concord University Research And Development CorporationTO INCREASE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT COMPLETION RATES BY EMPLOYING INTENTIONALLY SCAFFOLDED EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES THROUGHOUT THE FIRST TWO YEARS OF STUDENTS ACADEMIC CAREERS (OVER TWO YEARS) | Athens, WV | $140K | 2023 |
| West Virginia Nonprofit AssociationTO EXPAND SUSTAINABILITY AND HELP STRENGTHEN WEST VIRGINIA NONPROFITS | Lewisburg, WV | $136K | 2023 |
| Aces Coalition Of Wv IncTO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY, HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, YOUTH, AND PARENTS ON WHAT ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES ARE AND HOW TO BUILD RESILIENT BEHAVIORS | Charleston, WV | $130K | 2023 |
| Green Building AllianceTO SUPPORT AN APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION ARISE GRANT APPLICATION TO DEVELOP A TRI-STATE REGIONAL GREEN BUILDING SUPPLY CHAIN | Pittsburgh, PA | $130K | 2023 |
| West Virginians For Affordable Health CareTO ADVANCE QUALITY, AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE WITH CONSUMER INFORMED POLICY, MAKING HEALTHCARE ACCESSIBLE TO EVERY WEST VIRGINIAN, REGARDLESS OF INCOME | Charleston, WV | $130K | 2023 |
| Edventure Group IncFOR THE WEST VIRGINIA ENTREPRENEURSHIP ECOSYSTEM WHICH PROMOTES CONNECTION AND COLLABORATION OF ENTREPRENEURS WITH ESSENTIAL RESOURCES TO ENSURE ANY INDIVIDUAL CAN BE SUCCESSFUL IN STARTING AND GROWING INNOVATIVE BUSINESS IN WEST VIRGINIA | Morgantown, WV | $125K | 2023 |
| Camc Health Education And Research Institute Inc (Dba Camc Institute)FOR A PRODUCE PRESCRIPTION PROGRAM THAT WILL MAKE HEALTHY FOOD MORE ACCESSIBLE AND HELP FIGHT CHILDHOOD OBESITY | Charleston, WV | $125K | 2023 |
| Religious Coalition For Community Renewal IncFOR THE HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM WHICH EXPANDS TO HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA TO ADDRESS THE UNMET NEEDS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING THROUGH COUNSELING, HOMEBUYER WORKSHOPS, A HOMEOWNERSHIP FAIR, FORECLOSURE PREVENTION, AND HOME DEVELOPMENT | Charleston, WV | $125K | 2023 |
| Rivers Of Steel Heritage CorporationTO DEVELOP SUSTAINABLE CULTURAL/ECONOMIC GROWTH IN THE CITY OF MONONGAHELA AND THE MID-MONONGAHELA VALLEY (OVER THREE YEARS) | Homestead, PA | $125K | 2023 |
| Community Access IncorporatedFOR A WORK EXPLORATION/STATE PARKS PROJECT THAT WILL BENEFIT HIGH SCHOOL AGED STUDENTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES | South Charleston, WV | $125K | 2023 |
| Eastern WorcsTO STRENGTHEN EXISTING AGRIBUSINESSES BY CONVENING SNAP ELIGIBLE SALES FOR THE PUBLIC AND SUPPORTING NEW AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT THROUGH STUDENT MENTORSHIP, MICRO CREDENTIALS, ON THE JOB TRAINING, AND PROBLEM SOLVING | Moorefield, WV | $124K | 2023 |
| Solar United Neighbors (Sun)TO HELP WEST VIRGINIA BUSINESSES TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT EXPANSION TO CLEAN ENERGY POLICIES ALONG WITH FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES | Washington, DC | $120K | 2023 |
| Hospice Of Huntington IncTO ESTABLISH AN ADULT DAYCARE MODEL THAT PROVIDES AN INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH ADDRESSING THE AFFORDABILITY AND AVAILABILITY OF LONG-TERM HEALTHCARE THAT SERVES CLIENTS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS | Huntington, WV | $120K | 2023 |
| Oglebay Foundation IncTO MODERNIZE PROGRAMS NEEDED TO POSITION OGLEBAY AND WHEELING PARK FOR SUCCESS IN THEIR SECOND CENTURY OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY (OVER TWO YEARS) | Wheeling, WV | $120K | 2023 |
| West Virginia Department Of Arts Culture And HistoryFOR THE STEAM POWER MINI-GRANT PROGRAM THAT ENCOURAGES THE INTEGRATION OF THE ARTS AND STEM DISCIPLINES THROUGH SCHOOL/COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS | Charleston, WV | $120K | 2023 |
| West Virginia Department Of EducationFOR THE GROW YOUR OWN WEST VIRGINIA PATHWAY TO TEACHING PROGRAM, AN INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO RECRUITING AND RETAINING WEST VIRGINIA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS INTERESTED IN PURSUING A CAREER IN TEACHING (OVER TWO YEARS) | Charleston, WV | $120K | 2023 |
| The Reach Initiative IncFOR A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM TO SERVE INDIVIDUALS AS THEY ARE RELEASED FROM JAILS/PRISONS TO SUPPORT BASIC NEEDS (HOUSING, FOOD INSECURITY, TRANSPORTATION) AND TO CONNECT THEM TO ESTABLISHED EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT PROGRAMS | Charleston, WV | $115K | 2023 |
| Pittsburgh Symphony IncFOR OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE 2023-2024 SEASON | Pittsburgh, PA | $115K | 2023 |
| City Of PittsburghFOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A WELLNESS INDEX TO MEASURE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR BLACK WOMEN RESIDING IN THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH THAT WILL ALLOW FOR THE EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT ALLOCATION OF RESOURCES TO IMPROVE THEIR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC WELFARE | Pittsburgh, PA | $113K | 2023 |
| Marshall University Research CorporationTO REDUCE ILLNESS, DISABILITY, AND DEATH RELATED TO TOBACCO USE BY EDUCATING AND EQUIPPING COMMUNITY LEADERS AND HEALTH PROVIDERS WITH TOBACCO CESSATION SKILLS AND WORKING WITH MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATIONS TO INCREASE BILLABLE SERVICES | Huntington, WV | $110K | 2023 |
| Mcdowell County Commission On Aging IncTO REDUCE THE RATE OF TOBACCO USE AMONG AFRICAN AMERICANS IN WEST VIRGINIA BY BUILDING THE CAPACITY OF THE WEST VIRGINIA AFRICAN AMERICAN TOBACCO PREVENTION NETWORK | Welch, WV | $110K | 2023 |
| United Way Alliance Of The Mid-Ohio Valley IncTO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A STATE-WIDE CROSS-SECTOR ALLIANCE ADDRESSING SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER | Parkersburg, WV | $105K | 2023 |