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Encova Foundation of West Virginia

Charleston, West Virginia  ·  EIN 800772825  ·  Private foundation

Encova Foundation of West Virginia is a private foundation based in Charleston, West Virginia. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.5M in grants paid and $53.1M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 551 individual grants from this funder — $14.5M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for adult education. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.5M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$53.1M
Total assets
551
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Encova Foundation of West Virginia funds

Encova Foundation of West Virginia's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, early childhood education, economic development, education, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureEarly Childhood EducationEconomic DevelopmentEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher Education

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, foster youth, homeless population, low-income communities.

black communitieschildrenfamiliesfoster youthhomeless populationlow-income communitieswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Encova Foundation of West Virginia, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Wvu Foundation
ENCOVA CENTER FOR INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Morgantown, WV$515K2023
Shawnee Park Foundation
Baseball/Softball Fields Lighting Support
Charleston, WV$500K2018
Wvu Foundation
WV Economic Development Transformation Study
Morgantown, WV$500K2017
Marshall University Foundation Inc
UDITORIUM FOR BRAD D SMITH CENTER FOR BUSINESS AND INNOVATION
Huntington, WV$450K2022
Marshall University Foundation Incorporation
USED BY THE JUN HARLESS CENTER TO PAY MONTHLY INVOICES FOR EACH TARGETED COUNTY IN WEST VIRGINIA TO THE DOLLYWOOD FOUNDATION.
Huntington, WV$450K2024
Marshall University Foundation Inc
UDITORIUM FOR BRAD D SMITH CENTER FOR BUSINESS AND INNOVATION
Huntington, WV$450K2023
Wvu Foundation
ROCKEFELLER NEUROSCIENCE INSTITUTE 2ND PAYMENT - 2025
Morgantown, WV$400K2024
The Marshall University Foundation Inc
Annual support at Marshall University and the Actualizing STEM Capabilities
Huntington, WV$400K2017
The Marshall University Foundation Inc
Annual support at Marshall University Engineering #PL0077673-3 Installment 3/4
Huntington, WV$400K2018
Wvu Foundation
Encova Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Morgantown, WV$350K2020
Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of Wv
Museum Renovation
Charleston, WV$333K2018
Wvu Foundation
ENCOVA CENTER FOR INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP 6TH & FINAL PAYMENT - 2025
Morgantown, WV$330K2024
Wvu Foundation
ENCOVA CENTER FOR INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Morgantown, WV$330K2022
St Mary's Medical Center Foundation
HYBRID OR EQUIPMENT PURCHASE
Long Beach, CA$250K2022
University of Charleston
REHABILITATION SCIENCE AND ATHLETIC TRAINING CENTER.
Charleston, WV$250K2024

Encova Foundation of West Virginia giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$2.7M
2018$3.3M
2020$1.5M
2022$2.2M
2023$2.5M
2024$2.3M

How to apply for funding from Encova Foundation of West Virginia

Encova Foundation of West Virginia's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at encovafoundationwv.com.

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Frequently asked questions about Encova Foundation of West Virginia

Does Encova Foundation of West Virginia accept grant applications?
Encova Foundation of West Virginia's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Encova Foundation of West Virginia fund?
Encova Foundation of West Virginia's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Wvu Foundation, Shawnee Park Foundation, Wvu Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Encova Foundation of West Virginia give in grants?
Encova Foundation of West Virginia reported $1.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $14.5M over 551 grants.
Where is Encova Foundation of West Virginia located?
Encova Foundation of West Virginia is based in Charleston, West Virginia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 800772825.
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About this profile. This page is built from Encova Foundation of West Virginia's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Encova Foundation of West Virginia. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.