Coalfield Development Corporation
Coalfield Development Corporation is a public charity based in Wayne, West Virginia, formed in 2008. Its stated mission is to address generational poverty in rural communities affected by extractive mono-economies, including through employment-based social enterprises and professional, personal, and academic development for people facing barriers to employment.
Coalfield Development Corporation at a glance
In short: Coalfield Development Corporation gave $836K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $60K), mostly in West Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $836,458
- -73.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -51.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $59,747
- -45.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $41,250
- Total assets
- $35,301,312
- +40.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (77% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Coalfield Development Corporation
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1133, Wayne, WV 25570
Phone: (304) 501-4755
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Coalfield Development Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Marshall University Research Corp ($213K). Together the top 10 received $794K.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 84 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Coalfield Development is based in West Virginia. Of its 2024 grant dollars, 77% went to recipients in West Virginia, 20% to recipients in North Carolina, and 3% to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How Coalfield Development Corporation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $231K (2020) to $3.2M (2023). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $836K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marshall University Research Corp Huntington, WV | — | $212,582 |
| Appalachain Voices Boone, NC | — | $166,999 |
| Economic Development Greater East Vallscreek, WV | — | $82,500 |
| Generation WV Charleston, WV | — | $80,000 |
| Step by Step Inc Charleston, WV | — | $72,500 |
| Unlimited Future Inc Huntington, WV | — | $62,283 |
| New Vision Renewable Energy Philippi, WV | — | $52,500 |
| Stepping Stones Lavalette, WV | — | $30,000 |
| Ohio University Athens, OH | — | $20,000 |
| Renewall Inc Huntington, WV | — | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 grant total covered 14 grants; the 2023 total covered 29, and the 2022 total covered 24.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $35,301,312 | $23,383,753 | $16,197,276 | $836,458 | 14 | $170,916 |
| 2023 | $25,191,570 | $11,631,513 | $13,129,703 | $3,173,835 | 29 | $56,277 |
| 2022 | $24,532,193 | $14,692,090 | $7,254,683 | $1,180,488 | 24 | $-34,636 |
| 2021 | $14,261,514 | $7,130,153 | $5,379,122 | $322,425 | 14 | $-40,163 |
| 2020 | $11,386,447 | $6,316,554 | $4,068,527 | $230,574 | 3 | $17,514 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Coalfield Development says its social enterprises are intended to diversify the regional economy and reduce dependence on coal. Its filing describes work that includes training unemployed people, supporting crew members through paid employment and education, and developing projects in sustainable and regenerative agriculture, clean energy, deconstruction and reuse, and mine-land reclamation. The filing also describes mixed-use, mixed-income community projects and efforts to build employer and nonprofit partnerships.
The 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. Marshall University Research Corporation describes its mission as charitable education and scientific research. Economic Development Greater East says it cultivates the Greater East’s economic edge through education, entrepreneurship, and innovation in land-based and creative industries, tourism, and the trades. Step by Step Inc. describes work in southern West Virginia involving dialogue, education and the arts, wellness, local leadership, resources, and service. Unlimited Future Inc. says it works to remove barriers to successful business opportunities. New Vision Renewable Energy Inc. describes community development through housing, workforce training, mentorship, and leadership development. Renewall Inc. says it supports historic preservation, neighborhood commercial district revitalization, and small business owners and entrepreneurs. Rural Action Inc. describes its mission as building a more just economy through environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable development.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Coalfield Development reported 14 grants totaling $836,458. Grant sizes ranged from $5,594 to $212,582, with a median grant of $41,250.
The largest reported grants included $212,582 to Marshall University Research Corporation; $166,999 to Appalachian Voices; $82,500 to Economic Development Greater East; $80,000 to Generation WV; $72,500 to Step by Step Inc.; $62,283 to Unlimited Future Inc.; and $52,500 to New Vision Renewable Energy. Other listed recipients included Stepping Stones ($30,000), Ohio University ($20,000), Renewall Inc. ($15,000), High Rocks Educational Corporation ($14,500), and WV Community Development Hub ($13,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kenzie New-Walker as chair, Joetta Hatfield as vice chair, Chase Thomas as secretary, and Ric MacDowell as treasurer. It lists Phil Granchi, Andrew Dawson, Tommy Adkins, Marilyn McClure-Demers, Clifton Moore, and Ashley Pack as members.
Coalfield Development Corporation is led by Jacob I. Hannah, CEO on the 2024 filing; 5 of 16 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jacob I. Hannah
CEO
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$101K (2024)
Larry Castle
President Em
President → President Em, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenzie New-Walker
Chair
Member → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brandon M. Dennison
Executive Di
Executive Director → Chief Executive Officer, 2021
Chief Executive Officer → Executive Di, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$95K (2020) → $86K (2024)
Marilyn Wrenn
Chief Development
Chief Development Officer → Chief Development, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$64K (2020) → $85K (2024)
Ryan C. Stoner
Chief Operat
Chief Operating Officer → Chief Operat, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$62K (2020) → $69K (2024)
Sam Sarcone
CFO
Chief Financial Officer → CFO, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$61K (2020) → $86K (2024)
Andrew Dawson
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chase Thomas
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joetta Hatfield
Vice Chair
Vice President → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn McClure-Demers
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ric Macdowell
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tommy Adkins
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phil Granchi
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Pack
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clifton Moore
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Mitzie Russell (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Kelli Johnson (2022–2023) — Member
- Former: Carter Stewart (2020–2021) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $101K, to Jacob I Hannah (CEO). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Coalfield Development Corporation
How much does Coalfield Development Corporation give each year?
Coalfield Development Corporation gave $836K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $3.2M across 29 grants.
What is Coalfield Development Corporation's typical grant size?
Coalfield Development Corporation's median grant in 2024 was $41,250, and its average grant was $59,747, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Coalfield Development Corporation give grants?
Coalfield Development Corporation gives mostly in West Virginia: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Huntington, WV (3 grants) and Charleston, WV (3 grants).
Who are Coalfield Development Corporation's largest grantees?
Coalfield Development Corporation's largest 2024 grantees include Marshall University Research Corp ($212,582), Appalachain Voices ($166,999) and Economic Development Greater East ($82,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Coalfield Development Corporation?
Coalfield Development Corporation reported $35.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $23.4M.
What does Coalfield Development Corporation fund?
Coalfield Development says its social enterprises are intended to diversify the regional economy and reduce dependence on coal. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Coalfield Development Corporation?
Coalfield Development Corporation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Coalfield Development Corporation's EIN?
Coalfield Development Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3836207. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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