Charles & Mary Fayne Glotfelty Foundation Inc
CHARLES & MARY FAYNE is a private foundation based in Charleston, West Virginia. Its filing describes charitable grants for eligible Kanawha County organizations and educational grants for Kanawha County residents, with 2024 grants supporting arts, education, human services, health services, and housing.
Charles & Mary Fayne Glotfelty Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Charles & Mary Fayne Glotfelty Foundation Inc gave $308K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in West Virginia. 16% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $308,238
- -2.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- -3.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,330
- +1.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $5,565,853
- +4.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (4 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Charles & Mary Fayne Glotfelty Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Application guidelines and required materials for educational and charitable grants are available on its website under “Educational Grants” and “Charitable Grants.” Contact Elizabeth Pellegrin. Charitable applicants must be nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations in Kanawha County, West Virginia, that provide the specified services or meet basic needs, or nonprofit arts organizations in the county. Educational applicants must reside in Kanawha County; awards go directly to an accredited college, university, or technical or vocational school on the recipient’s behalf.
- Review Cycle
- Charitable applications are due May 1 and November 1. Educational applications are due January 1.
- Deadline
- Charitable applications are due May 1 and November 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Elizabeth Pellegrin
Mailing address: 1607 Wilshire Place, Charleston, WV 25314
Phone: (304) 389-7355
Website: https://www.glotfeltyfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Charles & Mary Fayne Glotfelty Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Marshall University ($36K). Together the top 10 received $205K.
Grant Size Distribution
124 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 124 grants of 124 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated eligibility rules focus charitable grants on nonprofit organizations in Kanawha County, West Virginia, and educational grants on Kanawha County residents. In 2024, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in West Virginia and 5% to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Charles & Mary Fayne Glotfelty Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 25 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 123% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2018–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2018 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $247K (2021) to $381K (2022). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $308K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marshall University Huntington, WV | Higher Education | $35,500 |
| WV Symphony Orchestra Charleston, WV | Creative Arts | $30,000 |
| WVU Mountaineer Hub Morgantown, WV | Student Financial Support and Services | $22,500 |
| Charleston Light Opera Charleston, WV | Creative Arts | $20,000 |
| YWCA Charleston, WV | Child development, domestic violence services, senior support, homeless services and racial justice. | $20,000 |
| Clay Center Charleston, WV | Learning Center for the Arts and Sciences | $17,000 |
| Ohio University Athens, OH | Higher Education | $15,200 |
| Arts Amplified Inc Charleston, WV | Creative Arts | $15,000 |
| Rea of Hope Charleston, WV | Housing | $15,000 |
| WV Health Right Charleston, WV | Provide Health Services to Needy West Virginians | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,565,853 | $89,111 | $384,377 | $308,238 | 25 | $336,738 | $52,378 | $273,670 |
| 2023 | $5,332,370 | $216,799 | $386,564 | $315,304 | 26 | $343,804 | $186,448 | $252,879 |
| 2022 | $5,059,654 | $338,466 | $470,421 | $381,071 | 25 | $423,821 | $297,742 | $267,670 |
| 2021 | $6,415,043 | $583,262 | $328,466 | $246,820 | 22 | $270,570 | $542,166 | $303,258 |
| 2020 | $5,990,756 | $368,851 | $386,565 | $323,469 | 26 | — | $334,500 | $260,508 |
| 2018 | $5,281,240 | $367,845 | $426,908 | $354,445 | 26 | — | $279,925 | $331,168 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles & Mary Fayne Glotfelty Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $274K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not state a mission in the available information. Its charitable grants are for eligible Kanawha County nonprofits serving people who are homeless or battered, meeting basic needs such as food, shelter, and clothing, or working in the arts. Its educational grants are scholarships for Kanawha County residents, paid directly to an accredited college, university, or technical or vocational school on the recipient’s behalf.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of grantee work. Children’s Theatre of Charleston says it uses theatre to enrich the community and inspire young people. Children’s Therapy Clinic says it provides speech, occupational, physical, and music therapies and social-skills groups to children. Tamarack Foundation says it fosters West Virginia’s cultural heritage by providing services and opportunities to artisans. Daymark says it was created by its community to help children at risk of moving into a street existence.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $308,238 through 25 grants. Awards ranged from $500 to $35,500, with a median grant of $10,000. Its largest grants included $35,500 to Marshall University for higher education; $30,000 to WV Symphony Orchestra for creative arts; $22,500 to WVU Mountaineer Hub for student financial support and services; and $20,000 each to Charleston Light Opera for creative arts and YWCA for child development, domestic violence services, senior support, homeless services, and racial justice.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Elizabeth Pellegrin as director and president; Sue Sergi as vice president; Kelly Shafer as treasurer; Sandra Murphy as secretary; and Denise Workman, Todd Gillenwater, and Bill Bargeloh as directors.
Charles & Mary Fayne Glotfelty Foundation Inc is led by Elizabeth Pellegrin, Director & President since 2022 (on filings since 2018); 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth Pellegrin
Director & President
Director → Director & President, 2022
On filings since 2018
15 hrs/week
$15K (2022) → $30K (2024)
Bill Bargeloh
Director
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Todd Gillenwater
Director
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Denise Workman
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Sue Sergi
Vice President
President → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2018
$25K (2018) → $0 (2024)
Kelly Shafer
Treasurer
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Sandra Murphy
Secretary
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Priscilla Haden (2018–2022) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $30K, to Elizabeth Pellegrin (Director / President).
Frequently asked questions about Charles & Mary Fayne Glotfelty Foundation Inc
How much does Charles & Mary Fayne Glotfelty Foundation Inc give each year?
Charles & Mary Fayne Glotfelty Foundation Inc gave $308K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $315K across 26 grants.
What is Charles & Mary Fayne Glotfelty Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Charles & Mary Fayne Glotfelty Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,330, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Charles & Mary Fayne Glotfelty Foundation Inc that year got $10K on average.
Where does Charles & Mary Fayne Glotfelty Foundation Inc give grants?
Charles & Mary Fayne Glotfelty Foundation Inc gives mostly in West Virginia: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Charleston, WV (18 grants) and Morgantown, WV (2 grants).
Does Charles & Mary Fayne Glotfelty Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Charles & Mary Fayne Glotfelty Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Creative Arts" (7 grants) and "Higher Education" (3 grants).
Who are Charles & Mary Fayne Glotfelty Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Charles & Mary Fayne Glotfelty Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Marshall University ($35,500), WV Symphony Orchestra ($30,000) and WVU Mountaineer Hub ($22,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Charles & Mary Fayne Glotfelty Foundation Inc?
Charles & Mary Fayne Glotfelty Foundation Inc reported $5.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $337K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $274K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Charles & Mary Fayne Glotfelty Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation does not state a mission in the available information. Its charitable grants are for eligible Kanawha County nonprofits serving people who are homeless or battered, meeting basic needs such as food, shelter, and clothing, or working in the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charles & Mary Fayne Glotfelty Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Charles & Mary Fayne Glotfelty Foundation Inc's EIN?
Charles & Mary Fayne Glotfelty Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4002334. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS November 15, 2019)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2024
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