West Virginia First Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
West Virginia First Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Bridgeport, West Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $8.5 million in 132 grants; the typical grant was $48,444 and the largest $288,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$8.5 million
- Number of grants132
- Typical grant$48,444
- Largest grant$288,000
- Assets$315 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $224 million |
| 2024 | $8.5 million | 132 | $315 million |
How to apply
| Contact | West Virginia First Foundation Inc 600 Marketplace Ave Suite 106, Bridgeport, WV 26330 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (304) 345-1151 |
| What to submit | Letter |
| Restrictions | Awards must be made and used for approved purposes. Approved purposes shall mean evidence-based strategies, programming and/or services used to expand the availability of treatment for individuals affected by substance use disorders and/or addiction, to develop,promote and provide evidence-based substance use prevention strategies, to provide substance use avoidance and awareness education, to engage in enforcement to curtail the sale, distribution, promotion or use of opioids and other drugs. To decrease the oversupply of licit and illicit opioids and to support recovery from addiction to be performed by qualified providers. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What West Virginia First Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to West Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 131 | $8.5 million |
| Connecticut | 1 | $57,560 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Star Child Advocacy Center | Cac/ppw | $288,000 |
| Southern WV Fellowship Home Inc | Transitional/recovery | $263,520 |
| Berkeley County Commission | Diversion/interdiction | $250,258 |
| Prestera Center for MHS Inc | Diversion/interdiction | $190,070 |
| City of Wheeling | Diversion/interdiction | $185,453 |
| Valley Comprehensive Community MHC | Diversion/interdiction | $177,964 |
| Seed Sower Inc | Youth prevention/workforce | $177,120 |
| WV Perinatal Partnership Inc | Cac/ppw | $169,089 |
| National Youth Advocate Program | Youth prevention/workforce | $167,140 |
| Hampshire County Pathways DBA Wvcor | Transitional/recovery | $160,000 |
| Semper Liberi Inc | Transitional/recovery | $160,000 |
| Abundant Life Recovery Housing Netw | Transitional/recovery | $154,264 |
| Youth Services System | Transitional/recovery | $146,500 |
| Morgantown Sober Living Inc | Transitional/recovery | $144,000 |
| North Star Child Advocacy Center | Cac/ppw | $144,000 |
| Southern WV Fellowship Home Inc | Transitional/recovery | $131,760 |
| Cabell County Commission | Diversion/interdiction | $129,930 |
| Berkeley County Commission | Diversion/interdiction | $125,129 |
| Westbrook Health Services | Diversion/interdiction | $119,475 |
| Mid-Ohio Valley Board of Health | Diversion/interdiction | $118,706 |
| Forney Charities DBA House of Hop | Diversion/interdiction | $116,004 |
| WV Court Appointed Special Advocate | Youth prevention/workforce | $111,925 |
| West Virginia Health Right | Cac/ppw | $106,949 |
| City of Wheeling | Diversion/interdiction | $104,318 |
| Mid-Ohio Valley Fellowship Home | Transitional/recovery | $96,000 |
| United Summit Center | Diversion/interdiction | $91,819 |
| New Vision Renewable Energy | Youth prevention/workforce | $91,612 |
| POLLEN8 WV Inc | Transitional/recovery | $90,000 |
| Seed Sower Inc | Youth prevention/workforce | $88,560 |
| Mission West Virginia Inc | Youth prevention/workforce | $85,500 |
| Lily's Place | Cac/ppw | $85,144 |
| WV Perinatal Partnership Inc | Cac/ppw | $84,545 |
| West Virginia Prevention Solutions | Youth prevention/workforce | $84,061 |
| Prestera Center for MHS Inc | Diversion/interdiction | $82,198 |
| National Youth Advocate Program | Youth prevention/workforce | $80,044 |
| Hope House Ministries | Transitional/recovery | $80,000 |
| Semper Liberi Inc | Transitional/recovery | $80,000 |
| Valley Comprehensive Community MHC | Diversion/interdiction | $79,682 |
| Abundant Life Recovery Housing Netw | Transitional/recovery | $77,131 |
| Jackson County Health Department | Diversion/interdiction | $76,800 |
Officers and trustees
- Steven L Corder MD
- Tim Czaja
- Tom Joyce
- Jonathan A Board
- Dr Matthew Christiansen
- Dr Michael Tony Kelly
- Alys M Smith
- Jeff S Sandy
- Matthew L Harvey
- Gregory A Duckworth
- Dora L Stutler
- Anthony Woods
Questions people ask
Does West Virginia First Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does West Virginia First Foundation Inc give?
$8.5 million in tax year 2024, across 132 grants, with a typical grant of $48,444.
Who runs West Virginia First Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Steven L Corder MD (Board Member), Tim Czaja (Board Member), Tom Joyce (Board Member) and Jonathan A Board (Executive Di) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does West Virginia First Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, community development and health.