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    Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation

    ActivePublic CharityPhilanthropy & Voluntarism
    CHARLESTON, WVWebsiteEIN: 55-60244303 filings on record

    About Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation

    To enrich the community by inspiring people to care for each other and future generations through service and charitable giving.

    Focus Areas

    Community Economic DevelopmentEducation (STREAM, out-of-school supports, postsecondary guidance)Health (preventative, behavioral, oral health, access to healthy food)Arts & CultureBasic Needs (emergency aid, dental aid)ScholarshipsNonprofit capacity building

    Funding Style

    general operating supportunrestricted supportcore capacity funding

    Topics

    organizational capacity

    About Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation

    The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation’s recent grantmaking is marked by large general-support awards to West Virginia institutions across education, health, arts, and community services. A 2025 grant of $828,533 to Children’s Home Society of West Virginia Inc. in Lewisburg was the largest listed award, and other major gifts went to the University of Charleston, CAMC Foundation Inc., and West Virginia Symphony Orchestra. Those grants sit alongside support for schools, libraries, colleges, and local nonprofits, showing a broad community role rather than a single-program strategy. The foundation also appears repeatedly as a recipient in its own recent grants list, suggesting internal support is part of its funding activity. Programmatically, the foundation backs scholarships, discretionary grants, and competitive grantmaking, with priority tracks for education, health, civic engagement, community building, basic needs, arts and culture, and community economic development. It also names built capital as a funding priority, including infrastructure and physical improvements. Recent grantees in the local network include West Virginia Health Right Inc., The Library Foundation of Kanawha County Inc., and State Fair of West Virginia Inc., all funded with general support.

    What Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation Funds

    Education is a clear priority in the foundation’s grantmaking. In 2025, it gave $670,293 to the University of Charleston for general support, and its active programs include a scholarship program plus discretionary tracks that fund education and postsecondary support. Health is another recurring area. The foundation awarded $616,794 to CAMC Foundation Inc. in 2025 for general support, and its program descriptions also include preventative, behavioral, oral health, and healthy-food access among its stated focus areas. Arts and culture appear in both the active programs and the grants list. A 2025 general-support grant of $233,980 went to The Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences of West Virginia, aligning with the foundation’s responsive grants track for arts and culture. Community economic development and built capital also show up in the program structure, with a dedicated priority area for community and economic development and a funding priority for infrastructure and physical improvements.

    How Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation Gives

    Typical grant sizes cluster around $16,500 at the 25th percentile, $30,000 at the median, and $50,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent-grants list shows both smaller discretionary awards and much larger general-support grants, so the foundation uses a wide grant-size range. It is a public charity and a mixed community foundation, not a private family foundation or DAF sponsor. The recent list also shows repeat recipients across years, including West Virginia Health Right Inc. and West Virginia Symphony Orchestra, which suggests ongoing relationships rather than one-time awards. Several active programs describe a competitive or invited process, while the scholarship program accepts unsolicited applications. Most of the foundation’s grants go to West Virginia recipients.

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $13.8M

    Total Assets

    $348.4M

    Total Revenue

    $23.1M

    Total Expenses

    $19.5M

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $17K and $50K, with a median of $30K.

    25th Percentile

    $17K

    Median

    $30K

    75th Percentile

    $50K

    Geographic Reach

    Local8 states funded

    About 96% of grants go to recipients in WV.

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    Where Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation Makes Grants

    Grantmaking is overwhelmingly local: 96% of grants go to recipients in West Virginia. The largest clusters in the recent grants list are in Charleston, with additional awards in Lewisburg, Morgantown, Beckley, Buckhannon, Clay, Philippi, and Lester. The geography aligns with the foundation’s Greater Kanawha Valley focus and its program areas for Kanawha County and surrounding West Virginia counties. All listed recipient-country activity is in the United States.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation

    What kinds of organizations does The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation fund?

    Its active grant programs name 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public schools, and government entities as eligible in some tracks. The focus areas include community economic development, education, health, arts and culture, basic needs, scholarships, and built capital.

    Does the foundation fund scholarships?

    Yes. It has a dedicated TGKVF Scholarship Program for students, with information on available scholarships, how to apply, student resources, success stories, and FAQs.

    How large are typical grants?

    The typical grant size is $16,500 at the 25th percentile, $30,000 at the median, and $50,000 at the 75th percentile. Recent awards also include much larger general-support grants, so the range is broad.

    Where does the foundation give most often?

    West Virginia is the top state by grant count, and 96% of grants go to recipients in the state. Recent recipient cities include Charleston, Lewisburg, Morgantown, Beckley, Buckhannon, Clay, Philippi, and Lester.

    Does the foundation accept unsolicited applications?

    Some tracks do and some do not. The scholarship program accepts unsolicited applications, while several discretionary and responsive grant tracks are described as invited or competitive processes that require contact with a program officer or follow a set applicant timeline.

    Latest 990 Filing

    2025

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.

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    Dental Health & Emergency Aid

    Dental care / Oral healthEmergency aid (utility, rent, food, prescriptions, disaster relief)Basic needs

    Who can apply: Applicant must be an eligible nonprofit or government entity serving TGKVF’s six-county service area. Funding intended for low-income, uninsured individuals and organizations serving marginalized communities; emergency aid is for unbudgeted and time-sensitive needs (not for debt retirement, prior purchases, or routine maintenance).

    Deadline: Grants are awarded quarterly, subject to funding availability. Applicants must contact Program Officer prior to submission.

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    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY OF WEST VIRGINIA INCLEWISBURG, WV$828,5332025GENERAL SUPPORT
    UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTONCHARLESTON, WV$670,2932025GENERAL SUPPORT
    THE GREATER KANAWHA VALLEY FOUNDATIONCHARLESTON, WV$628,9182025GENERAL SUPPORT
    CAMC FOUNDATION INCCHARLESTON, WV$616,7942025GENERAL SUPPORT
    GREENBRIER VALLEY AQUATIC CENTERCLAY, WV$480,0002025GENERAL SUPPORT
    WEST VIRGINIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRACHARLESTON, WV$410,0892025GENERAL SUPPORT
    WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYAN COLLEGEBECKLEY, WV$257,3752025GENERAL SUPPORT
    WEST VIRGINIA CIVIC LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE INCCHARLESTON, WV$250,0002025GENERAL SUPPORT
    THE LEWISBURG FOUNDATION INCCLAY, WV$250,0002025GENERAL SUPPORT
    THE CLAY CENTER FOR THE ARTS AND SCIENCES OF WEST VIRGINIACHARLESTON, WV$233,9802025GENERAL SUPPORT
    WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INCMORGANTOWN, WV$232,4002025GENERAL SUPPORT
    NEW VENTURE FUNDWASHINGTON, DC$220,0002025GENERAL SUPPORT
    THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF KANAWHA COUNTY INCCHARLESTON, WV$200,0002025GENERAL SUPPORT
    STATE FAIR OF WEST VIRGINIA INCLESTER, WV$200,0002025GENERAL SUPPORT
    WEST VIRGINIA HEALTH RIGHT INCCHARLESTON, WV$192,4132025GENERAL SUPPORT
    STEP BY STEP INCCHARLESTON, WV$190,0002025GENERAL SUPPORT
    GREENBRIER HISTORICAL SOCIETYCHARLESTON, WV$175,0002025GENERAL SUPPORT
    GREENBRIER VALLEY THEATRELEWISBURG, WV$150,0002025GENERAL SUPPORT
    GREENBRIER COUNTY EMERGENCY AMBULANCES SERVICES INCCHARLESTON, WV$148,0002025GENERAL SUPPORT
    KANAWHA HOSPICE CARE INCCHARLESTON, WV$139,5172025GENERAL SUPPORT
    THE SALVATION ARMYCHARLESTON, WV$128,0832025GENERAL SUPPORT
    DIOCESE OF WHEELING - CHARLESTONCHARLESTON, WV$125,0002025GENERAL SUPPORT
    CABIN CREEK HEALTH SYSTEMSCHARLESTON, WV$125,0002025GENERAL SUPPORT
    CARNEGIE HALL INCEVANS, WV$115,0002025GENERAL SUPPORT
    COVENANT HOUSE INCCHARLESTON, WV$108,5002025GENERAL SUPPORT
    UNITED WAY OF THE GREENBRIER VALLEYLEWISBURG, WV$100,0002025GENERAL SUPPORT
    GREENBRIER HUMANE SOCIETYLEWISBURG, WV$100,0002025GENERAL SUPPORT
    THE GREATER GREENBRIER VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONLEWISBURG, WV$100,0002025GENERAL SUPPORT
    MANNA MEAL INCCHARLESTON, WV$92,4072025GENERAL SUPPORT
    GREENBRIER COMMUNITY SCHOOL INCCHARLESTON, WV$91,0002025GENERAL SUPPORT
    GREENBRIER COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATIONCLAY, WV$90,0002025GENERAL SUPPORT
    CITY OF CHARLESTONCHARLESTON, WV$83,7092025GENERAL SUPPORT
    ST JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCHCHARLESTON, WV$81,6322025GENERAL SUPPORT
    KANAWHA VALLEY COLLECTIVE INCCHARLESTON, WV$80,6172025GENERAL SUPPORT
    THE WEST VIRGINIA LAND TRUST INCCHARLESTON, WV$80,0002025GENERAL SUPPORT
    FAMILYCARESCOTT DEPOT, WV$79,6002025GENERAL SUPPORT
    CREATIVE COMMUNITIES NETWORK INC (DBA CREATE WV)CHARLESTON, WV$76,1722025GENERAL SUPPORT
    GREENBRIER WEST HIGH SCHOOLCARMCO, WV$75,0002025GENERAL SUPPORT
    B'NAI JACOB SYNAGOGUE OF CHARLESTONCHARLESTON, WV$72,3482025GENERAL SUPPORT
    HIGH ROCKS EDUCATIONAL CORPORATIONDAVIS, WV$70,0002025GENERAL SUPPORT
    ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE & RELATED DISORDERS ASSOCIATION INC WV CHAPTERSOUTH CHARLESTON, WV$67,6822025GENERAL SUPPORT
    FAYETTE COUNTY FAMILY RESOURCE NETWORKOAK HILL, WV$66,0002025GENERAL SUPPORT
    MISSION WEST VIRGINIAHURRICANE, WV$65,0002025GENERAL SUPPORT
    WOMEN'S HEALTH CENTER WEST VIRGINIA & MARYLANDCHARLESTON, WV$60,7002025GENERAL SUPPORT
    WV HELPING HANDSRAINELLE, WV$60,5002025GENERAL SUPPORT
    THE BASILICA OF THE CO-CATHEDRAL OF THE SACRED HEARTCHARLESTON, WV$60,0002025GENERAL SUPPORT
    THE SALVATION ARMY BOYS & GIRLS CLUBCHARLESTON, WV$60,0002025GENERAL SUPPORT
    MOUNTAIN STATE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES COOPERATIVEDUNBAR, WV$60,0002025GENERAL SUPPORT
    RELIGIOUS COALITION FOR COMMUNITY RENEWAL INCCHARLESTON, WV$59,5002025GENERAL SUPPORT
    APPALACHIA SERVICE PROJECTJOHNSON CITY, TN$58,5002025GENERAL SUPPORT

    CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY OF WEST VIRGINIA INC

    $828,533
    LEWISBURG, WV2025

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON

    $670,293
    CHARLESTON, WV2025

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    THE GREATER KANAWHA VALLEY FOUNDATION

    $628,918
    CHARLESTON, WV2025

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    CAMC FOUNDATION INC

    $616,794
    CHARLESTON, WV2025

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    GREENBRIER VALLEY AQUATIC CENTER

    $480,000
    CLAY, WV2025

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    WEST VIRGINIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

    $410,089
    CHARLESTON, WV2025

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYAN COLLEGE

    $257,375
    BECKLEY, WV2025

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    WEST VIRGINIA CIVIC LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE INC

    $250,000
    CHARLESTON, WV2025

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    THE LEWISBURG FOUNDATION INC

    $250,000
    CLAY, WV2025

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    THE CLAY CENTER FOR THE ARTS AND SCIENCES OF WEST VIRGINIA

    $233,980
    CHARLESTON, WV2025

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC

    $232,400
    MORGANTOWN, WV2025

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    NEW VENTURE FUND

    $220,000
    WASHINGTON, DC2025

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF KANAWHA COUNTY INC

    $200,000
    CHARLESTON, WV2025

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    STATE FAIR OF WEST VIRGINIA INC

    $200,000
    LESTER, WV2025

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    WEST VIRGINIA HEALTH RIGHT INC

    $192,413
    CHARLESTON, WV2025

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    STEP BY STEP INC

    $190,000
    CHARLESTON, WV2025

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    GREENBRIER HISTORICAL SOCIETY

    $175,000
    CHARLESTON, WV2025

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    GREENBRIER VALLEY THEATRE

    $150,000
    LEWISBURG, WV2025

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    GREENBRIER COUNTY EMERGENCY AMBULANCES SERVICES INC

    $148,000
    CHARLESTON, WV2025

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    KANAWHA HOSPICE CARE INC

    $139,517
    CHARLESTON, WV2025

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    THE SALVATION ARMY

    $128,083
    CHARLESTON, WV2025

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    DIOCESE OF WHEELING - CHARLESTON

    $125,000
    CHARLESTON, WV2025

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    CABIN CREEK HEALTH SYSTEMS

    $125,000
    CHARLESTON, WV2025

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    CARNEGIE HALL INC

    $115,000
    EVANS, WV2025

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    COVENANT HOUSE INC

    $108,500
    CHARLESTON, WV2025

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    UNITED WAY OF THE GREENBRIER VALLEY

    $100,000
    LEWISBURG, WV2025

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    GREENBRIER HUMANE SOCIETY

    $100,000
    LEWISBURG, WV2025

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    THE GREATER GREENBRIER VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

    $100,000
    LEWISBURG, WV2025

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    MANNA MEAL INC

    $92,407
    CHARLESTON, WV2025

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    GREENBRIER COMMUNITY SCHOOL INC

    $91,000
    CHARLESTON, WV2025

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    GREENBRIER COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

    $90,000
    CLAY, WV2025

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    CITY OF CHARLESTON

    $83,709
    CHARLESTON, WV2025

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    ST JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

    $81,632
    CHARLESTON, WV2025

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    KANAWHA VALLEY COLLECTIVE INC

    $80,617
    CHARLESTON, WV2025

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    THE WEST VIRGINIA LAND TRUST INC

    $80,000
    CHARLESTON, WV2025

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    FAMILYCARE

    $79,600
    SCOTT DEPOT, WV2025

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    CREATIVE COMMUNITIES NETWORK INC (DBA CREATE WV)

    $76,172
    CHARLESTON, WV2025

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    GREENBRIER WEST HIGH SCHOOL

    $75,000
    CARMCO, WV2025

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    B'NAI JACOB SYNAGOGUE OF CHARLESTON

    $72,348
    CHARLESTON, WV2025

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    HIGH ROCKS EDUCATIONAL CORPORATION

    $70,000
    DAVIS, WV2025

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE & RELATED DISORDERS ASSOCIATION INC WV CHAPTER

    $67,682
    SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV2025

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    FAYETTE COUNTY FAMILY RESOURCE NETWORK

    $66,000
    OAK HILL, WV2025

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    MISSION WEST VIRGINIA

    $65,000
    HURRICANE, WV2025

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    WOMEN'S HEALTH CENTER WEST VIRGINIA & MARYLAND

    $60,700
    CHARLESTON, WV2025

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    WV HELPING HANDS

    $60,500
    RAINELLE, WV2025

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    THE BASILICA OF THE CO-CATHEDRAL OF THE SACRED HEART

    $60,000
    CHARLESTON, WV2025

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    THE SALVATION ARMY BOYS & GIRLS CLUB

    $60,000
    CHARLESTON, WV2025

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    MOUNTAIN STATE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES COOPERATIVE

    $60,000
    DUNBAR, WV2025

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    RELIGIOUS COALITION FOR COMMUNITY RENEWAL INC

    $59,500
    CHARLESTON, WV2025

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    APPALACHIA SERVICE PROJECT

    $58,500
    JOHNSON CITY, TN2025

    GENERAL SUPPORT