CLAUDE WORTHINGTON BENEDUM FOUNDATION
Pittsburgh, PA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
25-1086799
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Pittsburgh, PA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
25-1086799
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that is currently open for unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $14 million in grants to 311 grantees, with a significant focus on funding in West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the 'How to Apply' section of the foundation's profile page to assess their fit for funding opportunities.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC
$9.3M
8%
MARSHALL UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CORPORATION
$4.9M
4%

COALFIELD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
$2.8M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
198
Median 1st year grant
$80K
Median 2nd year grant
$100K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CLAUDE WORTHINGTON BENEDUM FOUNDATION?
Yes. CLAUDE WORTHINGTON BENEDUM FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does CLAUDE WORTHINGTON BENEDUM FOUNDATION give?
CLAUDE WORTHINGTON BENEDUM FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are CLAUDE WORTHINGTON BENEDUM FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CLAUDE WORTHINGTON BENEDUM FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $80 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CLAUDE WORTHINGTON BENEDUM FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, CLAUDE WORTHINGTON BENEDUM FOUNDATION awarded about 200 grants, totaling nearly $14 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CLAUDE WORTHINGTON BENEDUM FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, CLAUDE WORTHINGTON BENEDUM FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 310 grantees. Recent grantees include WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC, MARSHALL UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CORPORATION, and COALFIELD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CLAUDE WORTHINGTON BENEDUM FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting CLAUDE WORTHINGTON BENEDUM FOUNDATION’s website.
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