Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley
The Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley (CFOV) is a 501(c)(3) public foundation and nonprofit organization established in 1972 to facilitate philanthropy in the Upper Ohio Valley region. Based in Wheeling, West Virginia, CFOV serves as a permanent charitable institution that connects donors with causes that matter in their community. The organization is confirmed in compliance with National Standards for Community Foundations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$94.3M
+17.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.3M
+34.6% YoY
Grant Count
96
+10.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$34K
+21.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To enhance the vibrancy of the Upper Ohio Valley through meaningful charitable actions, strategic and initiative-driven investments, and thoughtful community leadership.
Vision: The Upper Ohio Valley as a region of potential, where opportunities exist for all current residents and those who will follow.
Core Commitment: CFOV works with donors to provide a flexible, efficient and lasting way for them to benefit their community, cherishing donor intent of charitable gifts to ensure legacies forever.
CFOV funds across diverse areas including:
- Community schools and education
- Arts programs
- Health centers and health initiatives
- Disaster relief and emergency response
- Youth development
- Scholarships for qualified students
Grantmaking
CFOV has awarded more than $30 million in grants and scholarships across its service region. Recent annual grantmaking activity includes:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
CFOV serves an eight-county region in the Upper Ohio Valley:
West Virginia counties: Ohio, Marshall, Tyler, Wetzel, Brooke, and Hancock
Ohio counties: Belmont and Jefferson
The Foundation also makes grants beyond this primary service area.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total assets: $94,261,510
- Total revenues: $11,288,814
- Total expenses: $6,016,092
Historical Assets:
- More than $34 million (recent reporting)
- More than $30 million (as of partnership announcements)
Staffing:
- 10 employees (as of 2024)
Tax Status:
- Tax-exempt since September 1976
- EIN: 31-0908698
- Donations are tax-deductible
Financial Rating:
- 97% score with Four-Star rating based on Accountability & Finance metrics
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $94,261,510 | $79,935,508 | $66,188,864 |
| Revenue | $11,288,814 | $7,351,915 | $11,022,501 |
| Expenses | $6,016,092 | $4,897,172 | $3,994,438 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,618,886 | $988,376 | $5,948,601 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
150 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
16 open opportunities from Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley
Belmont County Enrichment Fund
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE OHIO VALLEY
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Belmont County Enrichment Fund Grant
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE OHIO VALLEY
Amount
Up to US $5,500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
CFOV Food Security Fund Grant
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE OHIO VALLEY
Amount
Up to US $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Camp Kno Koma ($330,707), Middlebourne Parks & Recreation Facilities ($110,431), Ohio County Schools ($107,365).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ADAMS HOUSE MINISTRIESMIDDLEBOURNE UNITED METHODIST MIDDLEBOURNE, WV | SOCIAL SERVICE | $31,849 |
| BRIDGEPORT EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT BRIDGEPORT, OH | GENERAL SUPPORT | $29,604 |
| BROOKE HANCOCK FAMILY RESOURCE NETWORK INC WEIRTON, WV | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $11,835 |
| BARNESVILLE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION INC BARNESVILLE, OH | HEALTH, PHYSICAL/MENTAL; DISEASE/DISORDERHEALTH, PHYSICAL/MENTAL; DISEASE/DISORDERGENERAL SUPPORT | $5,272 |
| CAMERON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT CAMERON, WV | FIRST RESPONDER/POLICE/FIRE/EMTGENERAL SUPPORT | $62,411 |
| BEAVER AREA MEMORIAL LIBRARY BEAVER, PA | EDUCATIONAL | $9,000 |
| BEAVER COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY MONACA, PA | ANIMAL-RELATED | $10,000 |
| CHILDREN'S HOME OF WHEELING INC WHEELING, WV | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $15,750 |
| CAMERON COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER CAMERON, WV | HEALTH, PHYSICAL/MENTAL; DISEASE/DISORDER | $93,617 |
| BETHLEHEM UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH WHEELING, WV | RELIGION | $82,836 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board of Directors:
- David Kappel, MD (President)
- Jeff Knight (Vice President)
- Anthony 'Rico' Ruiz (Secretary)
- Roanne Burech (Treasurer)
- Sharon Campbell
- David R. Croft
- Darrell Cummings
- Robert Cupp
- Jay Goodman
- Deborah Hassig
- John Holloway, MD
- Charles J. Kaiser
- Rachel Keeney
- Jeff Kessler
- Daniel McCune
- Kris Mo
Staff:
- Susie Nelson (Executive Director)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROANNE BURECH | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| DAVID CROFT | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JEFF KESSLER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| ROBERT CUPP JR | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| KRIS MOLNAR | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JAY GOODMAN | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| DEB HASSIG | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JOHN HOLLOWAY MD | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| DAVID SKIVIAT | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| CHARLES J KAISER JR | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JEFFREY KNIGHT | VICE-PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| DAN MCCUNE | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| DAVID KAPPEL MD | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM PARAS | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| ELSIE REYES | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| MARY ROHRIG | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| BERNADETTE SMITH | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| ANTHONY RICO RUIZ - VELEZ | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| SUSIE NELSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $104,756 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
CFOV continues active grantmaking with regular announcements of grant recipients:
**2026 Community Impact Grants:** Recently announced recipients across the region
Community Foundation Announces 2026 Community Impact Grants - Lede News**2025 River Valley Health Fund:** Grant recipients announced
Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Announces 2025 River Valley Health**2024 River Valley Health Fund:** Grant recipients announced
Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Announces 2025 River Valley HealthThe Foundation maintains an active grant cycle with multiple funding opportunities throughout the year and regularly communicates grant awards to the community.
Local nonprofit groups get grants from CFOV | News, Sports, Jobs - WeirtonContact Information
Address: 1226 Chapline Street, Wheeling, WV 26003-3317
Phone: 304-242-3144
Website: cfov.org
Email: info@cfov.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley fund?
**Mission:** To enhance the vibrancy of the Upper Ohio Valley through meaningful charitable actions, strategic and initiative-driven investments, and thoughtful community leadership. **Vision:** The Upper Ohio Valley as a region of potential, where opportunities exist for all current residents and those who will follow. **Core Commitment:** CFOV works with donors to provide a flexible, efficient and lasting way for them to benefit their community, cherishing donor intent of charitable gifts to …
How do I apply for a grant from Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley?
CFOV has awarded more than $30 million in grants and scholarships across its service region. Recent annual grantmaking activity includes: • **2024:** More than $1,900,000 in grants distributed • **2023:** $7.35 million in revenue **Grant Programs:** • **Grants to Individuals Program:** Scholarships to qualified students in Ohio, Marshall, Tyler, Wetzel, Brooke, and Hancock counties in West Virginia; and Belmont and Jefferson counties in Ohio • **COVID-19 Emergency Impact Fund:** Operating grant…
Where does Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley make grants?
CFOV serves an eight-county region in the Upper Ohio Valley: **West Virginia counties:** Ohio, Marshall, Tyler, Wetzel, Brooke, and Hancock **Ohio counties:** Belmont and Jefferson The Foundation also makes grants beyond this primary service area.
What size grants does Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley award?
In 2024, Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley awarded 96 grants totaling $3.3M — an average of about $34K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley's EIN?
Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-0908698. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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