Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Inc
The Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Inc. is a public charity based in Wheeling, West Virginia, established in 1972 to facilitate philanthropy in the Upper Ohio Valley. It works with donors to steward charitable funds and distribute grants and scholarships for community benefit.
Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Inc at a glance
In short: Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Inc gave $3.2M across 119 grants in 2025 (avg $27K), mostly in West Virginia. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,196,758
- -2.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 119
- +24.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $26,864
- -21.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $13,698
- Total assets
- $110,670,307
- +17.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (34 of 119, 2025)
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (86% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 1226 Chapline Street, Wheeling, WV 26003
Phone: (304) 242-3144
Website: https://cfov.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
16 open opportunities from Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Inc
Belmont County Enrichment Fund
Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Belmont County Enrichment Fund Grant
Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Inc
Amount
Up to US $5,500
Deadline
Deadline not published
CFOV Food Security Fund Grant
Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Inc
Amount
Up to US $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was WVU Foundation Inc ($399K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
463 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 403 grants of 463 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated service area comprises Brooke, Hancock, Marshall, Ohio, Tyler, and Wetzel counties in West Virginia, and Belmont and Jefferson counties in Ohio. Its 2025 filing shows that 86% of grant dollars went to West Virginia recipients and 10% to Ohio recipients; the remainder went to recipients in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 119 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Inc open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 34 of 119 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $32K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $16K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.4M (2020) to $3.3M (2024). In 2025 it made 119 grants totaling $3.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WVU Foundation Inc Morgantown, WV | Health, Physical/Mental; Disease/Disorder | $399,062 |
| United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley Wheeling, WV | Social Service | $209,774 |
| Camp KNO Koma Morgantown, WV | Recreation/Sports | $209,260 |
| Wheeling Health Right Inc Wheeling, WV | Health, Physical/Mental; Disease/Disorder | $132,278 |
| Middlebourne Parks & Recreation Facilities Middlebourne, WV | Recreation/Sports | $100,000 |
| Wheeling Mt Zion Cemetary Corporation Wheeling, WV | Historic Preservation/Education | $67,548 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Disaster Relief | $65,137 |
| Ohio County Schools Wheeling, WV | Educational | $59,516 |
| Young Women's Christian Association of Wheeling WV WV, WV | Educational | $53,086 |
| Town of Middlebourne Middlebourne, WV | Economic and Community Development; Workforce | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
IRS filing data reports the following financials by filing year. Amounts are in U.S. dollars.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $110,670,307 | $11,719,897 | $6,344,449 | $3,196,758 | 119 | $4,956,788 |
| 2024 | $94,261,510 | $11,288,814 | $6,016,092 | $3,283,561 | 96 | $1,618,886 |
| 2023 | $79,935,508 | $7,351,915 | $4,897,172 | $2,440,276 | 87 | $988,376 |
| 2022 | $66,188,864 | $11,022,501 | $3,994,438 | $2,206,676 | 79 | $5,948,601 |
| 2021 | $77,266,259 | $13,730,137 | $4,573,771 | $2,428,327 | 82 | $11,239,164 |
| 2020 | $65,523,174 | $4,348,275 | $3,371,007 | $1,351,935 | 64 | $1,694,890 |
| 2019 | $62,973,330 | $10,063,451 | $3,427,347 | $1,716,508 | 80 | $3,385,854 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to enhance the vibrancy of the Upper Ohio Valley through meaningful charitable actions, strategic and initiative-driven investments, and thoughtful community leadership. Its 2023 filing describes its mission as increasing a permanent endowment that can respond to the region’s current and future needs.
Its grant programs vary according to the priorities and geographic boundaries established by donors. Programs described by the foundation include support for Middlebourne-area quality-of-life projects and local food pantries, as well as STEM classroom projects by eligible teachers. Its 2024 Community Impact Grant information identified substance-abuse prevention and treatment, youth recreation, mentoring, and economic and workforce development as focus areas, while allowing for projects outside those areas if they benefit the community.
In 2025, recipients included organizations whose stated missions involve university support, regional resilience and human services, free medical care, cemetery preservation, disaster relief, hospital services, and parks. For example, Wheeling Health Right says it provides free medical care and pharmaceuticals to eligible residents in parts of West Virginia and Ohio, and the Oglebay Foundation says it raises private funds for the welfare and development of Oglebay and Wheeling parks.
Grantmaking
The 2025 filing reports 119 grants totaling $3,196,758. Grant amounts ranged from $5,367 to $399,062, with a median of $13,698. The largest awards included $399,062 to WVU Foundation Inc. for health-related purposes, $209,774 to United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley for social services, $209,260 to Camp Kno Koma for recreation and sports, and $132,278 to Wheeling Health Right Inc. for health-related purposes. Other listed awards included $100,000 to Middlebourne Parks & Recreation Facilities and $59,516 to Ohio County Schools for education.
The foundation describes several distinct application opportunities. The Stealey Community Fund supports projects benefiting Middlebourne residents, including library, recreation, municipal, and youth services. Its listed deadline was April 20, 2026, which has passed. The Food Security Fund supports food pantries in the eight-county service area, with grants of up to $5,000; its page says it is not currently accepting requests. Expand Energy STEM Grants are for K–12 teachers in Brooke, Ohio, Marshall, and Wetzel county schools seeking support for classroom STEM projects.
The foundation’s older Community Impact Grant information describes a two-step process: submit a letter of intent online, then, if invited, submit a full application. That page lists a 2024 grant timeline, which is a past cycle.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 annual report lists David Kappel, M.D., as president; Jeffrey Knight as vice president; Roanne Burech as treasurer; and Anthony “Rico” Ruiz as secretary. Other listed directors include Sharon Campbell, David Croft, Darrell Cummings, Robert Cupp, Jay Goodman, John Holloway, M.D., Deborah Hassig, Charles J. Kaiser, Rachel Keeney, Jeff Kessler, Daniel McCune, Kris Molnar, William Paras, Elsie Reyes, Mary Rohrig, and David Skiviat.
The annual report lists Susie Nelson as executive director. Other staff named in that report include Liz Paulhus, director of development and donor services; Shelby Davis, communications specialist; Janet Nolan, office manager and director of stewardship; Jess Puglisi-Sanders and Debbie Stanton, program officers; and Tina Reilly-Dewitt, director of finance and operations.
Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Inc is led by Susie Nelson, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 1 of 21 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Susie Nelson
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$78K (2019) → $121K (2025)
David Kappel MD
President
Director → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles J. Kaiser Jr.
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Croft
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elsie Reyes
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay Goodman
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Holloway MD
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Cupp Jr.
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Paras
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Rohrig
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Skiviat
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Kessler
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kris Molnar
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel McCune
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darrell Cummings
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Hassig
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Keeney
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharin Campbell
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Knight
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Rico Ruiz - Velez
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roanne Burech
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (21)
- Former: Bernadette Smith (2019–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Dan McCune (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Deb Hassig (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: David L. Robertson (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: H. Lawrence Jones EdD (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Kristine Molnar (2019–2023) — President
- Former: Tulane Mensore (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Marlene Midget (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Maryann Cater (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Angelina Calcote (2023) — Director
- Former: Anthony Rico Ruiz (2023) — Director
- Former: Jay Frey (2023) — Director
- Former: Jim Squibb (2023) — Secretary
- Former: James G. Squibb Jr. (2019–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Luke Schmitt (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: James H. Frey (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Mark A. McKeen (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Edward D. Gompers (2019–2020) — Vice President
- Former: Beri Fox (2019) — Director
- Former: Joseph Glaub (2019) — Director
- Former: Robert M. Robinson (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $121K, to Susie Nelson (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Inc
How much does Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Inc give each year?
Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Inc gave $3.2M across 119 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $3.3M across 96 grants.
What is Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Inc's typical grant size?
Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Inc's median grant in 2025 was $13,698, and its average grant was $26,864, across 119 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Inc that year got $13K on average.
Where does Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Inc give grants?
Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Inc gives mostly in West Virginia: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wheeling, WV (47 grants), Middlebourne, WV (10 grants), St Clairsville, OH (6 grants) and Moundsville, WV (6 grants).
Does Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 119 grants with a stated purpose on Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (24 grants), "Religion/Spiritual" (19 grants) and "Health, Physical/Mental; Disease/Disorder" (14 grants).
Who are Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Inc's largest grantees?
Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Inc's largest 2025 grantees include WVU Foundation Inc ($399,062), United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley ($209,774) and Camp KNO Koma ($209,260), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Inc?
Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Inc reported $110.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $11.7M.
What does Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is to enhance the vibrancy of the Upper Ohio Valley through meaningful charitable actions, strategic and initiative-driven investments, and thoughtful community leadership. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Inc?
Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check cfov.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Inc's EIN?
Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-0908698. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 1, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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