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Cause Public affairsState West Virginia6 funders

Foundations that fund public affairs in West Virginia

6 private foundations based in West Virginia with a return in the last two years gave $19,850 to public affairs organizations in 6 grants. The median grant was $1,000, and 3 of these foundations accept applications.

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Foundations with a return in the last two years, each by its latest return (tax years 2024 to 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

Ranked by giving to public affairs

Top 6

Grants in each foundation’s latest return to organizations whose IRS category is public affairs.

  1. Bernard McDonough Foundation IncParkerburg, WV · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to public affairs
  2. The Hamer FoundationKenova, WV · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to public affairs
  3. The Ross Foundation IncParkersburg, WV · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $3,000 to public affairs
  4. Bowles Rice FoundationCharleston, WV · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $1,000 to public affairs
  5. Widows Mite FundWheeling, WV · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $750 to public affairs
  6. The Banford & Terri Exley Family Foundation IncWheeling, WV · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $100 to public affairs

Open to applications

3 foundations

The return gives an application contact and does not check the preselected-only box.

  1. Bernard McDonough Foundation IncParkerburg, WV · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to public affairs
  2. The Hamer FoundationKenova, WV · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to public affairs
  3. The Ross Foundation IncParkersburg, WV · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $3,000 to public affairs