CNX Foundation
Accepts applications
CNX Foundation is a private foundation in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.3 million in 128 grants; the typical grant was $5,639 and the largest $250,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.3 million
- Number of grants128
- Typical grant$5,639
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$23,949
- New grantees66%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.2 million the year before.
66% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.2 million | 107 | $275,841 |
| 2024 | $2.3 million | 128 | $23,949 |
How to apply
| Contact | CNX Foundation Board of Directors 1000 Horizon Vue Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (412) 261-1600, communityrelations@cnx.com |
| What to submit | Applicants must complete the online grant application to be considered for funding. The following must be included in the application. 1. Organization name 2. Contact information 3. Description of the organization 4. Amount of funds requested 5. Can you quantify how the funds will be used to support programs? 4. Upon completion of the proposed grant request, how will the community be affected by your program? 5. Please describe the need addressed by your organization's programming/grant request. How did your organization identify the need addressed by your proposal? 6. What community, area, or region are you serving? |
| Deadlines | Cnx foundation reviews grants on a quarterly basis. |
| Restrictions | Cnx foundation tends to award grants in the same geographic footprint of cnx business operations. Cnx operates in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, and Virginia. We also recognize the need to support the underprivileged across the region we call home. Under the lens of making a difference by being tangible, impactful, and local, cnx foundation is dedicated to supporting organizations that focus their efforts on addressing the following community initiatives: - food insecurity - children's health and wellness - broadband and information technology access - recidivism and re-entry - domestic abuse awareness - opioid epidemic and societal impact - career awareness and technical/vocational training - water quality safety and awareness |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What CNX Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 97 | $2.0 million |
| New York | 5 | $105,578 |
| Virginia | 14 | $81,516 |
| West Virginia | 6 | $71,497 |
| Indiana | 1 | $21,700 |
| Alabama | 1 | $12,986 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| Ohio | 3 | $9,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital | General purposes | $250,000 |
| Blue Prints | General purposes | $200,000 |
| Ccac Education Foundation | General purposes | $150,000 |
| Bus Stops Here Foundation | General purposes | $110,000 |
| Athlife Foundation Inc | General purposes | $70,000 |
| Outreach Arms | General purposes | $65,000 |
| World Series Tournament | General purposes | $65,000 |
| Pittsburgh Three Rivers Marathon | General purposes | $62,500 |
| Greene County Veteran's Club | General purposes | $60,000 |
| Lemoyne Center | General purposes | $60,000 |
| Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company | General purposes | $51,500 |
| Bell Township VFD | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Food Helpers | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Vandergrift Ems | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Apollo Area Athletic Association | General purposes | $40,000 |
| Rush to Crush Cancer | General purposes | $36,075 |
| Upmc | General purposes | $35,000 |
| Joe Moore O-Line Camp | General purposes | $29,500 |
| Kiski Area School District | General purposes | $27,382 |
| Child Abuse Reporting and Enforcement Center of Southwestern Va | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Greene County Career and Technology Center | General purposes | $25,000 |
| HM3 Partners Independence Fund Inc | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Mentoring Partnership | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Washington County Community Foundation | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Greene County Livestock Club | General purposes | $21,700 |
| Swva Sportmens | General purposes | $21,650 |
| West Alexander Fair | General purposes | $21,125 |
| Mount Mission | General purposes | $21,000 |
| 4-H Livestock Clubs | General purposes | $20,058 |
| Buildings Guild | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Stop the Violence Pittsburgh | General purposes | $20,000 |
| The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | General purposes | $20,000 |
| WV Game Charger Inc | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Marshall County Livestock Club | General purposes | $19,719 |
| Greene Sports LLC | General purposes | $19,500 |
| Domestic Outreach Corporation | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Homer City Area Athletic Booster Club | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Jasmine Nyree Home | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Belknap Livestock Auction | General purposes | $14,089 |
Officers and trustees
- Tim Bedard
- Cody Craker
- Erika Whetstone
- John Bettis
- Jeff Nobers
- Brian Jackson
- Carrie Crumpton
- Audric Dodds
- Melissa Long
- Brian Aiello
- Tyler Lewis
Questions people ask
Does CNX Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Cnx foundation reviews grants on a quarterly basis.
How much does CNX Foundation give?
$2.3 million in tax year 2024, across 128 grants, with a typical grant of $5,639.
Who runs CNX Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Tim Bedard (Chair/President), Cody Craker (Director), Erika Whetstone (Director) and John Bettis (Director) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does CNX Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.