THE GREATER KANAWHA VALLEY FOUNDATION
Charleston, WV, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
55-6024430
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Charleston, WV, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
55-6024430
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in West Virginia, with additional support in Louisiana and Washington, D.C. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in exploring potential funding opportunities can consider warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE GREATER KANAWHA VALLEY FOUNDATION IS A PHILANTHROPIC LEADER THAT HELPS DONORS, NONPROFITS, AND OTHER COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY SO ALL OF THE PEOPLE AND PLACES WE SERVE HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO THRIVE.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON INC
$6.1M
7%
WEST VIRGINIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC
$3.3M
4%
WEST VIRGINIA HEALTH RIGHT INC
$3.2M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
239
Median 1st year grant
$19.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$24K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE GREATER KANAWHA VALLEY FOUNDATION?
No. THE GREATER KANAWHA VALLEY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE GREATER KANAWHA VALLEY FOUNDATION give?
THE GREATER KANAWHA VALLEY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in West Virginia, Louisiana, and District Of Columbia. 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 THE GREATER KANAWHA VALLEY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE GREATER KANAWHA VALLEY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE GREATER KANAWHA VALLEY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE GREATER KANAWHA VALLEY FOUNDATION awarded about 240 grants, totaling nearly $13.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE GREATER KANAWHA VALLEY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE GREATER KANAWHA VALLEY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 370 grantees. Recent grantees include THE UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON INC, WEST VIRGINIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC, and WEST VIRGINIA HEALTH RIGHT INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE GREATER KANAWHA VALLEY FOUNDATION?
THE GREATER KANAWHA VALLEY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.