West Virginia Broadcasters
Accepts applications
West Virginia Broadcasters is a private foundation in Charleston, West Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $38,406 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $2,900 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$38,406
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$2,900
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$811,601
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2025 was up from $37,900 the year before.
46% 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 | $31,000 | 8 | $756,760 |
| 2024 | $37,900 | 12 | $778,815 |
| 2025 | $38,406 | 11 | $811,601 |
How to apply
| Contact | David A Barnette 500 Lee St E Ste 1600, Charleston, WV 25301-3202 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (304) 340-1380 |
| What to submit | Letter requests are accepted; no specific format. |
| Deadlines | Rolling basis; requests accepted any time. |
| Restrictions | West Virginia high schools, colleges and universities. |
What West Virginia Broadcasters funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in West Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 11 | $38,406 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wvea WV Broadcasters Association | Grant award seminar scholarships | $10,000 |
| Mussellman High School | Grant award broadcast journalism | $5,700 |
| West Virginia University Foundation Wvuf in | Grants for equipment | $3,490 |
| Bluefield High School | Grants for equipment | $3,056 |
| Marshall Hs WJMH Media | Grants for equipment | $2,900 |
| Lincoln Middle School | Grants for equipment | $2,900 |
| University High School | Grants for equipment | $2,600 |
| Keyser High School | Grants for equipment | $2,425 |
| Lewis County High School | Grants for equipment | $1,960 |
| Cabell Midland High School | Grants for equipment | $1,775 |
| Wheeling Central Cath High School | Grants for equipment | $1,600 |
Officers and trustees
- Gary Bowden
- Joe Parsons
- Bill O'Brien
- David Allen Barnette
Questions people ask
Does West Virginia Broadcasters accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Rolling basis; requests accepted any time..
How much does West Virginia Broadcasters give?
$38,406 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $2,900.
Who runs West Virginia Broadcasters?
Its 2025 filing lists Gary Bowden (President), Joe Parsons (Vice President), Bill O'Brien (Treasurer) and David Allen Barnette (Secretary).
What does West Virginia Broadcasters fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.