Charleston Womans Improvement League
Accepts applications
Charleston Womans Improvement League is a private foundation in Charleston, West Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $2,498 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $207 and the largest $1,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2,498
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$207
- Largest grant$1,000
- Assets$0
Giving in 2025 was down from $3,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,000 | 1 | $0 |
| 2024 | $3,000 | 4 | $0 |
| 2025 | $2,498 | 5 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | Scholarships PO Box 11278, Charleston, WV 25339 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (304) 549-9539 |
| What to submit | Applications are to be mailed to address listed above. |
| Restrictions | Restrictions and limitations vary depending on scholarship applying for. |
What Charleston Womans Improvement League funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to West Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 3 | $2,207 |
| Washington | 1 | $191 |
| Ohio | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scholarships | Educational scholarship | $1,000 |
| Philanthropic Donations | Donation to WV Breast Health Initiative | $1,000 |
| Philanthropic Donations | Donation to Runway of Hope Event CAMC | $207 |
| Philanthropic Donations | Donation to the Charleston Men's Shelter | $191 |
| Berevement | Berevement donation in memory of Conswello Thompson to Hospice of Cincinnati | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Karalisa Bradley
- Thelma Hughes
- Janet Willis
- Donna Walker
- Wilma Dixson
Questions people ask
Does Charleston Womans Improvement League accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Charleston Womans Improvement League give?
$2,498 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $207.
Who runs Charleston Womans Improvement League?
Its 2025 filing lists Karalisa Bradley (Treasurer), Thelma Hughes (President), Janet Willis (Vice President) and Donna Walker (Recording Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Charleston Womans Improvement League fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.