Appalachian Stewardship Foundation
Accepts applications
Appalachian Stewardship Foundation is a private foundation in Elkins, West Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $262,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$262,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees78%
Giving in 2024 was up from $244,046 the year before.
78% 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 | $244,046 | 7 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $262,000 | 9 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Shanda Minney PO Box 2567, Elkins, WV 26241 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (304) 591-2526, shanda@appalachianstewards.org |
| What to submit, restrictions | See organization website for details |
| Deadlines | See organization website |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Appalachian Stewardship Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to West Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 5 | $180,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $32,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Mountain Voices | Energy Accountability Project | $50,000 |
| Canaan Valley Institute | Stream Crossing Enhancements | $50,000 |
| Friends of the Cheat | Cheat River Healing Highwaters | $40,000 |
| Three Rivers Waterkeeper | Being the Watch Dog | $25,000 |
| Solar United Neighbors | Solar for All Program Design in WV | $25,000 |
| WV Rivers Coalition | Protecting WV Streams | $25,000 |
| Allegheny Blue Ridge Alliance | ABRA Conservation Hub | $20,000 |
| WV Highlands Conservancy | Backcountry Stewards | $15,000 |
| Radford University | Restoring Appalachia | $12,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David Bott
- Kevin Campbell
- Samantha Nygaard
- Shanda Minney
Questions people ask
Does Appalachian Stewardship Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See organization website.
How much does Appalachian Stewardship Foundation give?
$262,000 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Appalachian Stewardship Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David Bott (Chairman), Kevin Campbell (Secretary), Samantha Nygaard (Treasurer) and Shanda Minney (Executive Director).
What does Appalachian Stewardship Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.