Fenton Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Fenton Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Williamstown, West Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $276,250 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $35,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$276,250
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$4.3 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was up from $207,555 the year before.
9% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $207,040 | 32 | $3.8 million |
| 2024 | $207,555 | 33 | $4.1 million |
| 2025 | $276,250 | 33 | $4.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Lynn F Erb Fenton Foundation, Williamstown, WV 26187 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (740) 516-0129 |
| What to submit | No specific form - letter outlining nature of request should be submitted to lynn f. Erb. |
| Restrictions | No gifts, grants, scholarships, etc. Are made to an individual. Major emphasis on wood county, wv and Washington county, oh institutions. |
What Fenton Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to West Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 23 | $180,750 |
| Ohio | 10 | $95,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marietta Memorial Health Foundation | Operations | $35,000 |
| Marietta College | Capital campaign | $30,000 |
| Parkersburg Area Community Foundation | Operations | $30,000 |
| United Way of the Mid-Ohio Valley | Operations | $24,000 |
| First United Methodist Church | Operations | $19,000 |
| Salvation Army - Marietta | Operations | $15,000 |
| Salvation Army - Parkersburg | Operation | $15,000 |
| Artsbridge | Operations | $14,000 |
| First Baptist Church | Operations | $12,000 |
| American Red Cross - Ohio River Valley | Operations | $10,000 |
| Williamstown Football Club | Operations | $10,000 |
| First United Presbyterian Church | Operations | $9,000 |
| Education Alliance | Operations | $6,000 |
| Evergreen Arts and Humanities | Operations | $5,500 |
| Williamstown Community Association | Operations | $5,000 |
| Fagcamuseum | Operations | $5,000 |
| Childrens Home Society of WV | Operations | $3,000 |
| Williamstown Church of Christ | Operations | $3,000 |
| WHS Academic Boosters | Operations | $2,500 |
| Williamstown Strings | Operations | $2,500 |
| Betsey Mills Club | Operations | $2,000 |
| Building Bridges to Careers | Operations | $2,000 |
| Ely Chapman Education Foundation | Operations | $2,000 |
| Leap Ahead Learning Center | Operations | $2,000 |
| Marietta Family YMCA | Operations | $2,000 |
| Veritas Classical Academy | Operations | $2,000 |
| WHS Band Booster Org | Operations | $2,000 |
| Womens Care Center | Operations | $2,000 |
| Friends of the Museum | Operations | $1,000 |
| North Star Child Advocacy Center | Operations | $1,000 |
| River Cities Symphony Orchestra | Operations | $1,000 |
| The Castle | Operations | $1,000 |
| Wood County Board of Education | Operations | $750 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas K Fenton
- Benjamin G Fenton
- Lynn F Erb
- George W Fenton
- David C Fenton
Questions people ask
Does Fenton Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Fenton Foundation Inc give?
$276,250 in tax year 2025, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Fenton Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas K Fenton (Director), Benjamin G Fenton (Director), Lynn F Erb (Director of Philanthropy) and George W Fenton (President/Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Fenton Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and faith communities.