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WEST VIRGINIA INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES INC

WEST VIRGINIA INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES INC

Charleston, WV, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
55-0465880
Regional Funder
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WEST VIRGINIA INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES INC

Charleston, WV, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
55-0465880
Regional Funder

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Est.

1951

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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WEST VIRGINIA INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES INC is a 501(c)(3) organization focused on grantmaking primarily in West Virginia, having allocated $2.0 million to eight grantees in the area. The organization operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE MISSION OF WVICU IS "TO CHAMPION INDEPENDENT HIGHER EDUCATION THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA". THE VISION FURTHER STATES THAT INDEPENDENT HIGHER EDUCATION IN WEST VIRGINIA WILL BE AN ACCESSIBLE, INDISPENSABLE AND HIGHLY VISIBLE COMPONENT OF THE STATE'S EDUCATIONAL, ECONOMIC, AND CULTURAL LIFE. WVICU CURRENTLY SERVES SIX NOT-FOR-PROFIT MEMBER INSTITUTIONS.
Total Funding Given

$0

2024
Grantees funded
8
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

6

Median 1st year grant
$65.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$58.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
J
John McCuskey
Board Member
B
Ben Beakes
Board Member
S
Susan Deniker
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WEST VIRGINIA INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES INC?
No. WEST VIRGINIA INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WEST VIRGINIA INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES INC give?
WEST VIRGINIA INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES INC primarily gives to organizations located in West Virginia. 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 WEST VIRGINIA INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WEST VIRGINIA INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES INC fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $66 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
Who did WEST VIRGINIA INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES INC fund recently?
In 2024, WEST VIRGINIA INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES INC awarded grants to about 8 grantees. Recent grantees include THE UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON INC, BETHANY COLLEGE, and DAVIS & ELKINS COLLEGE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WEST VIRGINIA INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES INC?
WEST VIRGINIA INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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