Maier Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Maier Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Charleston, West Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.5 million in 28 grants; the typical grant was $35,000 and the largest $500,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.5 million
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$35,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$59.8 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.3 million the year before.
22% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2.4 million | 30 | $46.1 million |
| 2023 | $2.3 million | 25 | $53.8 million |
| 2024 | $2.5 million | 28 | $59.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Bradley M Rowe President PO Box 6190, Charleston, WV 25362 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (304) 343-2201 |
| What to submit | Prescribed form used - contact above for guidelines and form. |
| Deadlines | October 1 of each year. |
| Restrictions | Grants made primarily for higher education in wv and other education related pursuits in kanawha county, wv. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Maier Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to West Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 27 | $2.5 million |
| North Carolina | 1 | $12,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of WV | Building revitalization | $500,000 |
| Marshall University Foundation Inc | Scholarship endowment | $500,000 |
| University of Charleston Inc | Building renovation & scholarship endowment | $500,000 |
| WV Independent Colleges & Universities | Scholarships | $120,000 |
| Marshall University Foundation Inc | Writing awards - spend & endowment | $100,000 |
| The Foundation for Thomas Memorial and Saint Francis Hospitals Inc | Aspiring nurse program | $100,000 |
| Wvsom Foundation Inc | Scholarships | $100,000 |
| Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of WV | Operating funds | $70,000 |
| Concord University Foundation Inc | Scholarships | $60,000 |
| West Virginia Wesleyan College | Undergraduate research experience | $60,000 |
| WV State University Foundation Inc | Scholarships | $50,000 |
| West Virginia Symphony Orchestra Inc | Operating funds | $48,000 |
| West Virginia Symphony Orchestra Inc | Collaborative programs with wv higher education institutions | $45,000 |
| Marshall University Foundation Inc | Study abroad scholarships | $40,000 |
| Glenville State University Foundation | Scholarships | $30,000 |
| West Virginia Wesleyan College | Study abroad scholarships | $20,000 |
| WV Society of Certified Public Accountants | Ethics program | $20,000 |
| Camc Foundation Inc | Dean's prizes | $15,000 |
| Appalachian Children's Chorus Inc | Operating funds | $14,000 |
| Charleston Ballet Inc | Operating funds | $14,000 |
| Charleston Light Opera Guild Inc | Operating funds | $14,000 |
| Children's Theatre of Charleston Inc | Operating funds | $14,000 |
| WV Emulation Endowment Trust | Scholarship endowment | $12,000 |
| Faculty Merit Foundation of WV Inc | Teaching award | $10,000 |
| Festivall Charleston WV Inc | Operating funds | $10,000 |
| West Virginia Youth Symphony Inc | Operating funds | $6,000 |
| Charleston Chamber Music Society Inc | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| Mid-Atlantic Dance Initiative Inc | Operating funds | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mr Bradley M Rowe
- Ms Sara M Rowe
- Mr J Randy Valentine
- Mr Edward H Maier
- Ms Chelsea R Kinzinger
- Honorable John T Copenhaver Jr
- Dr J Gregory Rosencrance
- Mr Edward H Maier Jr
- Mr Thomas W Rowe
- Dr Elizabeth Maier Chernow
- Ms Elizabeth A Culwell
Questions people ask
Does Maier Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: October 1 of each year.
How much does Maier Foundation Inc give?
$2.5 million in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $35,000.
Who runs Maier Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Mr Bradley M Rowe (President & Director), Ms Sara M Rowe (Vice President & Director), Mr J Randy Valentine (Treasurer & Director) and Mr Edward H Maier (Secretary & Director) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Maier Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and science and research.