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West Virginia Independent Colleges

Charleston, West Virginia  ·  EIN 550465880  ·  Private foundation

West Virginia Independent Colleges is a West Virginia-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $704K in annual giving against $3.0M in assets. This page documents the 31 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for West Virginia Independent Colleges — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$704K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$3.0M
Total assets
31
Grants tracked
2022
Most recent grant

What West Virginia Independent Colleges funds

West Virginia Independent Colleges's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.

Higher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for West Virginia Independent Colleges, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Bethany College
SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS
Bethany, WV$104K2020
Wheeling University
SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS
Wheeling, WV$94K2020
University of Charleston
SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS
Charleston, WV$92K2020
Appalachian Bible College
SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS
Mt Hope, WV$87K2020
Bethany College
SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS
Bethany, WV$85K2022
Davis & Elkins College
SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS
Elkins, WV$83K2020
Alderson Broaddus College
SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS
Philippi, WV$83K2020
Ohio Valley University
SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS
Vienna, WV$81K2020
West Virginia Wesleyan College
SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS
Buckhannon, WV$81K2020
Wheeling University
SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS
Wheeling, WV$70K2022
Bethany College
SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS
Bethany, WV$68K2019
University of Charleston
SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS
Charleston, WV$67K2022
Davis & Elkins College
SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS
Elkins, WV$60K2022
Alderson Broaddus College
SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS
Philippi, WV$60K2022
West Virginia Wesleyan College
SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS
Buckhannon, WV$57K2022

West Virginia Independent Colleges giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$280K
2019$396K
2020$704K
2022$458K

How to apply for funding from West Virginia Independent Colleges

West Virginia Independent Colleges'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.

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Frequently asked questions about West Virginia Independent Colleges

Does West Virginia Independent Colleges accept grant applications?
West Virginia Independent Colleges'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 West Virginia Independent Colleges fund?
West Virginia Independent Colleges's grants focus on higher education. Recent recipients include Bethany College, Wheeling University, University of Charleston. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does West Virginia Independent Colleges give in grants?
West Virginia Independent Colleges reported $704K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.8M over 31 grants.
Where is West Virginia Independent Colleges located?
West Virginia Independent Colleges is based in Charleston, West Virginia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 550465880.
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About this profile. This page is built from West Virginia Independent Colleges'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 West Virginia Independent Colleges. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.