Arts & Culture Grant Funders in West Virginia
91 foundations with a documented arts & culture focus have made grants to West Virginia nonprofits in recent years, together directing $25.3M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 91 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active arts & culture funders in West Virginia
| # | Funder | Based in | Total West Virginia giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Ross Foundation Inc | West Virginia | $8.1M | 11 | 2024 |
| 2 | Hugh I Shott Jr Foundation Inc | West Virginia | $1.7M | 6 | 2023 |
| 3 | Parkersburg Area Community Foundation | West Virginia | $1.5M | 47 | 2025 |
| 4 | Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation | Pennsylvania | $1.5M | 27 | 2024 |
| 5 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | New York | $1.5M | 2 | 2023 |
| 6 | West Virginia Symphony Orchestra | West Virginia | $1.2M | 5 | 2025 |
| 7 | The Educational Foundation of America | Maryland | $710K | 5 | 2024 |
| 8 | Margaret a Cargill Foundation | Minnesota | $600K | 3 | 2020 |
| 9 | Encova Foundation of West Virginia | West Virginia | $533K | 9 | 2024 |
| 10 | Charles & Mary Fayne | West Virginia | $427K | 32 | 2024 |
| 11 | The H P and Anne S Hunnicutt | West Virginia | $417K | 3 | 2025 |
| 12 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | California | $402K | 3 | 2024 |
| 13 | Mid Atlantic Arts Inc | Maryland | $322K | 28 | 2024 |
| 14 | Fund for the Arts | West Virginia | $302K | 6 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest arts & culture funders in West Virginia — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 91 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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