Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation
The Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation (EWVCF) is a public charity based in Martinsburg, West Virginia. Founded in 1995, it serves Berkeley, Hampshire, Hardy, Jefferson, and Morgan counties by managing donor-established charitable endowment funds and awarding grants and scholarships.
Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation gave $819K across 47 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in West Virginia. 28% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $818,857
- -11.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 47
- -19.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,422
- +9.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $68,952,643
- +24.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (13 of 47, 2025)
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (99% 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 Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation
- How to Apply
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For competitive grants, applicants use the application linked from the relevant opportunity and follow its guidelines. Requirements and eligible applicants vary by program. For example, the Hampshire County grant guidelines allow eligible nonprofits, government or quasi-governmental agencies, public schools applying for school-wide projects not funded by tax revenue, religious organizations seeking support for non-sectarian activities, and civic groups applying for a charitable community cause. Those guidelines require financial information, an organizational budget, and, for organizations with income over $50,000, a recently filed Form 990; they also require eligible 501(c)(3) organizations to be in good standing with West Virginia’s Secretary of State.
- Contact
Mailing address: 229 East Martin Street 4, Martinsburg, WV 25401
Phone: (304) 264-0353
Website: https://ewvcf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
14 open opportunities from Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation
Berkeley County Industrial Park Development Fund Grant
Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation
Amount
US $2,000 - US $10,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Detlev and Mary Ellen Preissler Fund for the Arts, Music, Design, and Nature Grant
Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation
Amount
US $1,000 - US $10,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Eastern Panhandle CARE Fund – Healthcare grants Grant
Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation
Amount
US $5,000 - US $10,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Martinsburg Union Rescue Mission Inc ($93K). Together the top 10 received $408K.
Grant Size Distribution
261 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 256 grants of 261 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
EWVCF states that it serves Berkeley, Hampshire, Hardy, Jefferson, and Morgan counties in West Virginia. Its 2025 filing reports that 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in West Virginia, with 1% each reported for Florida and Vermont.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 13 of 47 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $16K repeat.
- 60% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−11%). Method
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 $405K (2019) to $920K (2024). In 2025 it made 47 grants totaling $819K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Martinsburg Union Rescue Mission Inc Martinsburg, WV | Human Welfare | $92,500 |
| Ccaploaves & Fishes Martinsburg, WV | Human Welfare | $44,418 |
| Hampshire County Board of Education Augusta, WV | Human Welfare | $40,000 |
| St Joseph School Martinsburg, WV | Human Welfare | $40,000 |
| Martinsburg-Berkeley County Parks & Recreation Martinsburg, WV | Human Welfare | $37,000 |
| United Way of the Eastern Panhandle Martinsburg, WV | Human Welfare | $35,426 |
| Potomac Valley Audubon Society Shepherdstown, WV | Human Welfare | $32,577 |
| Harvest Lighthouse Ministries Martinsburg, WV | Human Welfare | $30,000 |
| Camp Frame 4-H Association Martinsburg, WV | Human Welfare | $28,868 |
| Berkeley County Meals on Wheels Martinsburg, WV | Human Welfare | $26,896 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $68,952,643 | $13,730,010 | $2,504,926 | $818,857 | 47 | $5,142,425 |
| 2024 | $55,389,244 | $14,550,187 | $1,904,384 | $919,935 | 58 | $2,887,551 |
| 2023 | $39,860,703 | $2,504,945 | $1,828,868 | $593,108 | 50 | $963,988 |
| 2022 | $35,073,526 | $4,241,268 | $1,720,054 | $915,558 | 59 | $2,063,226 |
| 2021 | $40,521,053 | $6,123,199 | $1,408,215 | $621,712 | 47 | $4,105,745 |
| 2020 | $35,551,412 | $3,320,240 | $1,446,143 | $781,758 | 53 | $1,245,635 |
| 2019 | $30,293,143 | $3,319,072 | $1,014,222 | $405,252 | 37 | $1,151,654 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
In its 2025 filing, EWVCF states that its mission is to operate a community foundation by gathering donor gifts, growing contributions through prudent investments, and awarding annual grants to nonprofit organizations from investment gains. The filing also describes annual scholarships for students and grants to nonprofit organizations, churches, and government agencies.
The foundation’s grant programs address areas including human welfare, animal welfare, healthcare, arts and culture, children and youth, community and economic development, education, conservation, housing, and senior programs. The website describes support for eligible organizations and programs serving its counties; eligibility varies by fund and grant opportunity.
Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of work represented in the 2025 grants. Martinsburg Union Rescue Mission says it provides housing, food, and religious counseling to people in need. United Way of the Eastern Panhandle says it works to improve education, health, and financial stability. Potomac Valley Audubon Society describes its mission as preserving, restoring, and enjoying the natural world through education and action. Berkeley Senior Services says it offers services intended to help seniors remain independent and involved in the community.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, EWVCF reported 47 grants totaling $818,857. Grant amounts ranged from $5,280 to $92,500, with a median of $12,000. The largest awards included $92,500 to Martinsburg Union Rescue Mission, $40,000 to Hampshire County Board of Education, $40,000 to St Joseph School, and $37,000 to Martinsburg-Berkeley County Parks & Recreation. Other notable grants were $35,426 to United Way of the Eastern Panhandle, $32,577 to Potomac Valley Audubon Society, and $30,000 to Harvest Lighthouse Ministries.
The foundation describes several ways grants are made. Some designated-fund grants require a proposal, while others are distributed to specified charities without an application. Donor-advised funds can make donor-recommended grants, for which the foundation says an application or final report is normally not required. Field-of-interest funds award grants through competitive applications reviewed by grants committees.
The website’s Winter and Spring 2026 application cycles are past cycles. The Winter cycle listed February 6 and February 16, 2026 deadlines for different county programs; the Spring cycle listed a March 30, 2026 deadline. The website says to monitor it for additional grant offerings.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jen Rolston as president and Chris Janelle as vice president. Directors listed are Dan Anderson, Ashley Horst, Thom Rubel, Darlene Truman, Ruth Pritchard, Nicholas Aberegg, Patty Austin, and Charles Mason.
Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation is led by Susan Caperton, Executive Director & CEO since 2025 (on filings since 2019); 2 of 17 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Susan Caperton
Executive Director & CEO
Secretary → Director, COO & Associate Director, 2023
Director, COO & Associate Director → Executive Director & CEO, 2025
On filings since 2019
36 hrs/week
$52K (2023) → $86K (2025)
Jen Rolston
President
Director → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Anderson
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darlene Truman
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ruth Pritchard
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patty Austin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Helen Harris
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leigh Fleming
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Horst
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terry Walker
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thom Rubel
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Mason
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Aberegg
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Pancake
Associate Director & COO
New on the 2025 filing
36 hrs/week
$77K (2025)
Chris Janelle
Vice President
Director → Treasurer, 2020
Treasurer → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Roach
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Maher
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Andrew McMillan (2019–2024) — Past President
- Former: Bonnie Stubblefield (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: David Dejarnett (2020–2024) — Director - Counselor
- Former: Kenny Roberts (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Charlotte Norris (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Chris Palmer (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Judi McIntyre (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Michael Whalton (2019–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Patricia McMillan (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Beth Brent (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Bill White (2019–2021) — President
- Former: Charles Hensell III (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Don Baker (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: George Karos (2019) — Director
- Former: Jan Wilkins (2019) — Director
- Former: Lisa Welch (2019) — President
- Former: Michael Funkhouser (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 $86K, to Susan Caperton (Executive Director/CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation
How much does Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation give each year?
Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation gave $819K across 47 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $920K across 58 grants.
What is Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $12,000, and its average grant was $17,422, across 47 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation give grants?
Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation gives mostly in West Virginia: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Martinsburg, WV (23 grants), Shepherdstown, WV (6 grants), Berkeley Springs, WV (4 grants) and Charles Town, WV (4 grants).
Does Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 47 grants with a stated purpose on Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Human Welfare" (47 grants).
Who are Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation's largest grantees?
Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Martinsburg Union Rescue Mission Inc ($92,500), Ccaploaves & Fishes ($44,418) and Hampshire County Board of Education ($40,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation?
Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation reported $69.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $13.7M.
What does Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation fund?
In its 2025 filing, EWVCF states that its mission is to operate a community foundation by gathering donor gifts, growing contributions through prudent investments, and awarding annual grants to nonprofit organizations from investment gains. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation?
For competitive grants, applicants use the application linked from the relevant opportunity and follow its guidelines. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation's EIN?
Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 55-0742377. 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 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 11, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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