Hugh I Shott Jr Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Hugh I Shott Jr Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Bluefield, West Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.7 million in 22 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $400,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.7 million
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$54.2 million
- New grantees94%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.1 million the year before.
94% of its 2025 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 | $2.3 million | 12 | $48.3 million |
| 2024 | $2.1 million | 18 | $51.2 million |
| 2025 | $2.7 million | 22 | $54.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Hugh I Shott Jr Foundation Inc 622 Commerce Street, Bluefield, WV 24701 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (304) 809-1106 |
| What to submit | Application form located at foundation office |
| Restrictions | Limited to southwest Virginia and southern West Virginia |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Hugh I Shott Jr Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to West Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 19 | $2.1 million |
| Virginia | 3 | $545,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bluefield University | Alumni hall dormitory renovation | $400,000 |
| City of Bluefield WV | Lotito park improvements | $397,215 |
| City of Bluefield WV | Engineering and design costs on former mercer nursing home | $200,000 |
| City of Princeton | Recreation complex - first installment | $200,000 |
| Wvu Foundation | Wvu rockefeller neuroscience institute equipment fund | $200,000 |
| Bluefield WV Economic Development Authority | Capital improvements on former wilson media building | $180,000 |
| Tazewell County Va | Recreational development | $130,000 |
| City of Bluefield WV | Tandem truck | $125,000 |
| Bluefield State University | 2025 grant award | $109,970 |
| Helpful Harvest Food Bank Inc | Construction of farm and community center | $101,459 |
| City of Bluefield WV | Police vehicle replacement program | $100,000 |
| City of Bluefield WV | Food truck rodeo at former gas station | $100,000 |
| City of Bluefield WV | Renovztion of hotel thelma | $100,000 |
| WV Community Services for Women Inc | Acquisition/capital improvements at stadium drive | $75,000 |
| Stop the Hurt Inc | Construction of a visitation room and office | $54,000 |
| Chamber of the Two Virginia | Roof replacement on bluefield headquarters | $49,094 |
| City of Bluefield WV | Fire engine - second installment on pledge | $40,000 |
| Together We Thrive Inc | Water filtration system in avondale/iaeger wv | $30,000 |
| Children's Home Society of WV | 2025 grant award | $25,000 |
| Child Protect of Mercer County Inc | Security equipment and cameras | $23,791 |
| Bluefield Memorial Post 9696 VFW | Repair/replace hvac sysytem and installation of roll-up window | $15,000 |
| Friends of Pinnacle Rock State Park | Tree removal at the base of pinnacle rock | $9,800 |
Officers and trustees
- BK Satterfield
- John H Shott
- W Chandler Swope
- Michael R Shott
- James H Shott III
- Jason Shott
- Andrew Shott
- Allen Peacock
Questions people ask
Does Hugh I Shott Jr Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Hugh I Shott Jr Foundation Inc give?
$2.7 million in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Hugh I Shott Jr Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists BK Satterfield (Vice President), John H Shott (President), W Chandler Swope (Director) and Michael R Shott (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Hugh I Shott Jr Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and community development.