Higher Education Grant Funders in West Virginia
357 foundations with a documented higher education focus have made grants to West Virginia nonprofits in recent years, together directing $349.6M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 357 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 higher education funders in West Virginia
| # | Funder | Based in | Total West Virginia giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marshall University Foundation Incorporated | West Virginia | $133.7M | 8 | 2025 |
| 2 | West Virginia University Foundation | West Virginia | $113.8M | 6 | 2024 |
| 3 | Oglebay Foundation Inc | West Virginia | $10.3M | 2 | 2023 |
| 4 | Glenville State College Foundation Inc | West Virginia | $10.2M | 6 | 2025 |
| 5 | West Virginia State University Foundationinc | West Virginia | $10.0M | 6 | 2024 |
| 6 | Chambers Family Foundation | California | $5.4M | 6 | 2024 |
| 7 | Maier Foundation Inc | West Virginia | $4.4M | 40 | 2025 |
| 8 | University Physicians & Surgeons Inc | West Virginia | $3.1M | 4 | 2022 |
| 9 | Fairmont State Foundation Inc | West Virginia | $3.1M | 2 | 2024 |
| 10 | Roy and Gwen Steeley Foundation Inc | Delaware | $2.6M | 212 | 2023 |
| 11 | Sara E Blake Charitable Foundation | West Virginia | $2.5M | 6 | 2024 |
| 12 | Laura and John Arnold Foundation | Texas | $2.2M | 3 | 2024 |
| 13 | Encova Foundation of West Virginia | West Virginia | $1.9M | 23 | 2024 |
| 14 | The Warren & Betty Burnside Foundation | West Virginia | $1.9M | 6 | 2025 |
| 15 | Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation | Pennsylvania | $1.7M | 22 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest higher education funders in West Virginia — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 357 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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