The Maroon Bells above a meadow and lake near Aspen, Colorado

Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 83-1090369

The Antero Foundation

A private foundation in Denver, CO. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 112 grants and $1.2 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
The Antero Foundation
Please See Foundation Website
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 357-7310
anteroresources.com/the-antero-foundation
Form and materials
Grant requests may be submitted at any time by completing an online application at anteroresources.com/the-antero-foundation. For assistance with a grant application, please contact our grant office at: the antero foundation attn: stephanie goff 535 white oaks BLVD. Bridgeport, WV 26330 fax: 304-842-4102 e-mail: [email protected]
Deadlines
Deadlines vary according to the amount requested amounts of $15,000 or less: please submit applicati
Restrictions
To receive funding, all grant recipients must sign a grant agreement specifying the terms and conditions of the grant, the purpose of the grant, and the use of grant funding.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $1,237,175

    Grants listed
    112
    Assets, end of year
    $833,183
  • Tax year 2023

    $830,420

    Grants listed
    88
    Assets, end of year
    $865,986
  • Tax year 2022

    $496,350

    Grants listed
    71
    Assets, end of year
    $625,674
  • Tax year 2021

    $537,453

    Grants listed
    47
    Assets, end of year
    $477,375
  • Tax year 2020

    $428,740

    Grants listed
    19
    Assets, end of year
    $535,526
  • Tax year 2019

    $0

    Grants listed
    0
    Assets, end of year
    $371,913

Grants paid in 2024

112 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. United Way of Harrison County IncClarksburg, WV

    Health & Human Services

    $100,000
  2. Mountaineer Area Council of Boy Scouts of AmericaFairmont, WV

    Community Development

    $52,000
  3. Change Inititave CorporationClarksburg, WV

    Health & Human Services

    $45,000
  4. Reynoldsville VFD IncReynoldsville, WV

    Community Development

    $40,000
  5. Patrons of the Park Foundation IncClarksburg, WV

    Community Development

    $40,000
  6. Recovery Alive IncSmithfield, NC

    Community Development

    $40,000
  7. Harrison County Child Sexual Abuse Task Force IncClarksburg, WV

    Health & Human Services

    $40,000
  8. Genesis Youth Crisis CenterClarksburg, WV

    Health & Human Services

    $40,000
  9. Harrison County CommissionClarksburg, WV

    Education

    $40,000
  10. City of PennsboroPennsboro, WV

    Community Development

    $25,000
  11. Harrison County Catholic School SystemClarksburg, WV

    Education

    $25,000
  12. The Mustard SeedClarksburg, WV

    Health & Human Services

    $20,000
  13. Amputee CenterParkersburg, WV

    Community Development

    $20,000
  14. WVU Parkersburg FoundatonParkersburg, WV

    Education

    $20,000
  15. Community Resources IncParkersburg, WV

    Health & Human Services

    $17,000
  16. Valley Hope Association FoundationNorton, KS

    Health & Human Services

    $15,000
  17. Clarksburg League For Service IncClarksburg, WV

    Health & Human Services

    $15,000
  18. Health Access IncClarksburg, WV

    Health & Human Services

    $15,000
  19. Tyler County Family Resource Network IncMiddlebourne, WV

    Health & Human Services

    $15,000
  20. Gorilla YouthBridgeport, WV

    Community Development

    $15,000
  21. Trout Unlimited #164Morgantown, WV

    Education

    $15,000
  22. Parkersburg Art Center IncParkersburg, WV

    Arts & Culture

    $15,000
  23. Barnesville Hospital AssociationBarnesville, OH

    Health & Human Services

    $15,000
  24. Susan Dew Hoff Memorial Clinic IncWest Milford, WV

    Health & Human Services

    $15,000
  25. Boys & Girls Club of Pleasants County IncSt Marys, WV

    Education

    $15,000
  26. Food for Thought DenverDenver, CO

    Health & Human Services

    $15,000
  27. The Homestead Farm Center IncGrafton, WV

    Community Development

    $15,000
  28. Hugh O'Brian Youth LeadershipPasadena, CA

    Education

    $15,000
  29. Northern Appalachian Teen ChallengeClarksburg, WV

    Community Development

    $15,000
  30. Junior Achievement of Western PABridgeville, PA

    Education

    $15,000
  31. Ritchie County OfficeHarrisville, WV

    Community Development

    $15,000
  32. Monroe CountyWoodsfield, OH

    Community Development

    $15,000
  33. Harrison County Casa Program IncClarksburg, WV

    Health & Human Services

    $15,000
  34. Monongalia County Society for Disabled Children &Morgantown, WV

    Community Development

    $15,000
  35. A Precious Child IncWestminster, CO

    Education

    $12,500
  36. Nazareth Farm IncSalem, WV

    Health & Human Services

    $12,500
  37. WV Department Of Environmental ProtectionCharleston, WV

    Education

    $12,250
  38. Thriving FamiliesDenver, CO

    Health & Human Services

    $12,000
  39. WV Independent Colleges & Universities IncCharleston, WV

    Education

    $10,000
  40. Safehouse Denver IncDenver, CO

    Health & Human Services

    $10,000
  41. Karis CommunityDenver, CO

    Health & Human Services

    $10,000
  42. The Friends of Mountwood ParkParkersburg, WV

    Education

    $10,000
  43. Girl Scouts of Black Diamond CouncilCharleston, WV

    Education

    $10,000
  44. Morgantown Sober Living IncMorgantown, WV

    Health & Human Services

    $10,000
  45. Outreach Warriors CoFlemington, WV

    Health & Human Services

    $10,000
  46. Calhoun Family Resource Network IncGrantsville, WV

    Health & Human Services

    $10,000
  47. Avian Conservation Center of Appalachia IncMorgantown, WV

    Environmental Causes

    $9,000
  48. Doddridge County Board of Educationwest Union, WV

    Education

    $7,820
  49. Ritchie County Family Resource Network IncHarrisville, WV

    Health & Human Services

    $7,000
  50. AMERICAN LEGION MOUNTAINEER Boys State IncCharleston, WV

    Community Development

    $7,000
  51. ArtslinkN Martinsvlle, WV

    Arts & Culture

    $7,000
  52. Council Of Senior Tyler CountiansMiddlebourne, WV

    Community Development Health & Human Services

    $6,225
  53. James and Derek Hotsinpiller Memorial ScholarshipBridgeport, WV

    Education

    $6,000
  54. New Martinsville United Methodist ChurchNew Martinsville, WV

    Health & Human Services

    $6,000
  55. Woodland Conservation FundLander, WY

    Environmental Causes

    $6,000
  56. Shepherd's Corner IncBridgeport, WV

    Health & Human Services

    $5,000
  57. United Methodist TempleClarksburg, WV

    Health & Human Services

    $5,000
  58. Noble County Samaritan HouseCaldwell, OH

    Health & Human Services

    $5,000
  59. Woodsfield Manna SOMAWoodsfield, OH

    Health & Human Services

    $5,000
  60. Harrisville Baptist ChurchHarrisville, WV

    Health & Human Services

    $5,000
  61. St Luke's United Methodist ChurchHarrisville, WV

    Health & Human Services

    $5,000
  62. Foundation For Ohio River EducationCincinnati, OH

    Environmental Causes

    $5,000
  63. GMN Caldwell Senior NutritionCaldwell, OH

    Health & Human Services

    $5,000
  64. Robert T Secrest Senior Citizens CtrSenecaville, OH

    Health & Human Services

    $5,000
  65. Living Water FellowshipQuaker City, OH

    Health & Human Services

    $5,000
  66. The Salvation Army Cambridge OhioNyack, NY

    Health & Human Services

    $5,000
  67. Tygart Valley United WayFairmont, WV

    Health & Human Services

    $5,000
  68. Pleasants Community Foundation IncSaint Marys, WV

    Health & Human Services

    $5,000
  69. Arise Ministries IncWest Union, WV

    Health & Human Services

    $5,000
  70. Expressions of Love Charity IncBridgeport, WV

    Health & Human Services

    $5,000
  71. Our Lady of Perpetual Help PantryStonewood, WV

    Health & Human Services

    $5,000
  72. The Fathers HandWest Union, WV

    Health & Human Services

    $5,000
  73. Naz CafCambridge, OH

    Health & Human Services

    $5,000
  74. Friends Feeding Friends CorporationClarksburg, WV

    Health & Human Services

    $5,000
  75. Glenville State University FoundationGlenville, WV

    Health & Human Services

    $5,000
  76. Wetzel County SchoolsNew Martinsville, WV

    Education

    $5,000
  77. United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties IncMorgantown, WV

    Health & Human Services

    $5,000
  78. West Virginia Black Heritage Festival IncClarksburg, WV

    Community Development

    $5,000
  79. St Marys United Methodist ChurchSt Marys, WV

    Health & Human Services

    $5,000
  80. Monroe County Sheriff's OfficeWoodsfield, OH

    Community Development

    $4,500
  81. Catholic Charities WV IncWheeling, WV

    Health & Human Services

    $4,000
  82. Greater Clarksburg 10K IncBridgeport, WV

    Community Development

    $4,000
  83. Landmark Studio for the Arts Foundation IncSutton, WV

    Arts & Culture

    $4,000
  84. Appalachian Wounded WarriorsValley Head, WV

    Health & Human Services

    $3,000
  85. West Taylor Elementary PTO IncFlemington, WV

    Education

    $2,880
  86. Operation Firm Handshake IncLost Creek, WV

    Community Development

    $2,500
  87. Professional Firefighters of Morgantown WV IncMorgantown, WV

    Health & Human Services

    $2,500
  88. Annie SmilesPhilippi, WV

    Health & Human Services

    $2,500
  89. Clarksburg Mission IncClarksburg, WV

    Health & Human Services

    $2,000
  90. The Salvation Army ClarksburgClarksburg, WV

    Community Development Health & Human Services

    $2,000
  91. 5 Loaves Food PantryN Martinsvlle, WV

    Health & Human Services

    $2,000
  92. Ritchie County Integrated Family Services IncHarrisville, WV

    Health & Human Services

    $2,000
  93. Christian Apostolic Food PantryClarksburg, WV

    Health & Human Services

    $2,000
  94. Help On The Horizon IncBridgeport, WV

    Health & Human Services

    $2,000
  95. Harvest EMC Food PantryJane Lew, WV

    Health & Human Services

    $2,000
  96. Progressive Women's AssociationClarksburg, WV

    Health & Human Services

    $2,000
  97. The Lord's PantryShinnston, WV

    Health & Human Services

    $2,000
  98. Salem United Methodist ParishSalem, WV

    Health & Human Services

    $2,000
  99. Bi-County NutritionClarksburg, WV

    Health & Human Services

    $2,000
  100. Adams House MinistriesMiddlebourne, WV

    Health & Human Services

    $2,000
  101. Harrison County Senior Citizens Center IncClarksburg, WV

    Health & Human Services

    $2,000
  102. Stealey And Duff Street UM Churches Food PantryClarksburg, WV

    Health & Human Services

    $2,000
  103. New Life Ministries ChurchGreenwood, WV

    Health & Human Services

    $2,000
  104. First Methodist Church of ClarksburgClarksburg, WV

    Health & Human Services

    $2,000
  105. Fairview Food BankFairview, WV

    Health & Human Services

    $2,000
  106. Byesville Main Avenue Methodist ChurchByesville, OH

    Health & Human Services

    $2,000
  107. Greenwood Volunteer Fire DeptGreenwood, WV

    Health & Human Services

    $2,000
  108. Doddridge County Starting Points CenterWest Union, WV

    Health & Human Services

    $2,000
  109. Tyler River of Life PCGAlma, WV

    Health & Human Services

    $2,000
  110. North View Elementary PTAClarksburg, WV

    Health & Human Services

    $2,000
  111. Lutheran Social Services of Central OhioColumbus, OH

    Health & Human Services

    $2,000
  112. Shenandoah High School (robotics)Sarahsville, OH

    Education

    $1,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Human services13 grants $136,22523% of the total
  2. Philanthropy and grantmaking6 grants $122,50020% of the total
  3. Health4 grants $65,00011% of the total
  4. Religion2 grants $45,0007% of the total
  5. Arts and culture4 grants $31,0005% of the total
  6. Mental health2 grants $30,0005% of the total
  7. 13 other causes24 grants $173,88029% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. West Virginia87 grants $1,005,175
  2. Ohio13 grants $74,500
  3. Colorado5 grants $59,500
  4. North Carolina1 grant $40,000
  5. California1 grant $15,000
  6. Kansas1 grant $15,000
  7. Pennsylvania1 grant $15,000
  8. Wyoming1 grant $6,000
  9. New York1 grant $5,000
  10. Washington1 grant $2,000

Officers, directors and trustees

6 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Alvyn A SchoppPresident/Director Hours 1Pay $0
  • Jamie ChapmanSecretary Hours 1Pay $0
  • Kevin EllisDirector Hours 1Pay $0
  • Kathy LawrenceDirector Hours 1Pay $0
  • Stephanie Hayhurst-HallDirector Hours 1Pay $0
  • Sheri PearceTreasurer Hours 1Pay $0

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