Eastern West Virginia Community
The Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation (EWVCF) is a 501(c)(3) public charity and community foundation headquartered in Martinsburg, West Virginia. Established in 1995, it is one of over 900 community foundations operating across the United States and one of 27 serving West Virginia. The foundation operates as a nonprofit organization dedicated to building permanent local endowment to meet community needs and improve quality of life in the Eastern Panhandle region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$55.4M
+39.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$920K
+55.1% YoY
Grant Count
58
+16.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$16K
+33.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: "Our mission is to improve the quality of life for all people in Eastern West Virginia. We embrace the concept that people working together can make a difference. We seek a common philosophy whereby people recognize, understand, and act upon the benefits philanthropy brings to our community. We build permanent endowment, offer maximum flexibility to our donors, meet high professional standards, promote effective and efficient grantmaking, and strengthen charitable organizations in our community."
The foundation supports a broad range of charitable purposes through its donor-advised fund structure, allowing donors to establish endowed funds that benefit local nonprofit organizations, charitable causes, scholarships, churches, and government agencies. The foundation manages 300 endowed funds.
Grantmaking
The Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation awards approximately $1.3 million in grants and scholarships annually. The foundation operates through a donor-advised fund model, allowing individual donors to establish charitable endowment funds within the larger foundation structure. This approach provides an affordable, value-added way for donors to engage in philanthropy while maintaining flexibility in directing distributions.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation serves five counties in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia:
- Jefferson County
- Berkeley County
- Morgan County
- Hampshire County
- Hardy County
The organization expanded its service area to include Hampshire and Hardy counties as total endowments under management grew.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $55.4 million
- Total Revenue: $14.6 million
- Total Expenses: $1.9 million
- Total Liabilities: $3.15 million
- Annual Grants and Scholarships: $1.3 million
- Endowed Funds Under Management: 300 funds
The foundation maintains a donor-advised fund structure as reported in its Form 990 tax filings.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $55,389,244 | $39,860,703 | $35,073,526 |
| Revenue | $14,550,187 | $2,504,945 | $4,241,268 |
| Expenses | $1,904,384 | $1,828,868 | $1,720,054 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,887,551 | $963,988 | $2,063,226 |
| 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
247 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
14 open opportunities from Eastern West Virginia Community
Berkeley County Industrial Park Development Fund Grant
EASTERN WEST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY
Amount
US $2,000 - US $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Detlev and Mary Ellen Preissler Fund for the Arts, Music, Design, and Nature Grant
EASTERN WEST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY
Amount
US $1,000 - US $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Eastern Panhandle CARE Fund – Healthcare grants Grant
EASTERN WEST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY
Amount
US $5,000 - US $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Berkeley County Meals on Wheels ($63,620), Camp Frame 4-h Association ($37,308), Horses With Hearts Inc ($36,600).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN LEGION POST 14 MARTINSBURG, WV | HUMAN WELFARE | $10,000 |
| ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY OF JEFFERSON COUNTY CHARLES TOWN, WV | HUMAN WELFARE | $18,240 |
| ARLINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ARLINGTON, VA | HUMAN WELFARE | $31,818 |
| BEDINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MARTINSBURG, WV | HUMAN WELFARE | $5,456 |
| BERKELEY COMMUNITY PRIDE MARTINSBURG, WV | HUMAN WELFARE | $13,000 |
| BERKELEY COUNTY COMMISSION MARTINSBURG, WV | HUMAN WELFARE | $8,380 |
| BERKELEY COUNTY MEALS ON WHEELS MARTINSBURG, WV | HUMAN WELFARE | $63,620 |
| BERKELEY SENIOR SERVICES MARTINSBURG, WV | HUMAN WELFARE | $18,540 |
| BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE MARTINSBURG, WV | HUMAN WELFARE | $10,000 |
| BLUE RIDGE WILDLIFE CENTER BOYCE, VA | HUMAN WELFARE | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Susan Caperton — Executive Director/CEO
Historical Leadership:
- Doug Roach — First president (1995), volunteered during the organization's founding years
- Tia McMillan — President who recruited Amy Owen as the organization's first paid employee
- Diane Dailey — President during 2005, when the foundation relocated to its current offices
- Stew Borger — President beginning in 2007
Staff:
- Amy Owen — First paid employee, focused on cultivating donor relationships
- Amy Pancake — Scholarship coordinator, helped expand operations into Hampshire and Hardy counties
- Felicia Fuller — Finance and Administration Manager, responsible for fund accounting and financial operations
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAN ANDERSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ASHLEY HORST | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| THOM RUBEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DARLENE TRUMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RUTH PRITCHARD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRIS JANELLE | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ANDREW MCMILLAN | PAST PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| PATTY AUSTIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEN ROLSTON | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| BONNIE STUBBLEFIELD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID DEJARNETT | DIRECTOR - COUNSELOR | 1 | — |
| SCOTT ROACH | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| LEIGH FLEMING | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HELEN HARRIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVE MAHER | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| KENNY ROBERTS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SUSAN CAPERTON | DIR(2 MTHS), COO/ASSOC DIR | 36 | $75,808 |
| TERRY WALKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation continues to announce opportunities for funding and scholarships to the community. The organization maintains an active newsletter subscription program and publishes regular updates regarding grant opportunities and scholarship availability.
Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation Announces ...Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Eastern West Virginia Community fund?
**Mission Statement:** "Our mission is to improve the quality of life for all people in Eastern West Virginia. We embrace the concept that people working together can make a difference. We seek a common philosophy whereby people recognize, understand, and act upon the benefits philanthropy brings to our community. We build permanent endowment, offer maximum flexibility to our donors, meet high professional standards, promote effective and efficient grantmaking, and strengthen charitable organiz…
How do I apply for a grant from Eastern West Virginia Community?
The Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation awards approximately $1.3 million in grants and scholarships annually. The foundation operates through a donor-advised fund model, allowing individual donors to establish charitable endowment funds within the larger foundation structure. This approach provides an affordable, value-added way for donors to engage in philanthropy while maintaining flexibility in directing distributions. Annual distributions from investment gains support various charit…
Where does Eastern West Virginia Community make grants?
The foundation serves five counties in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia: • Jefferson County • Berkeley County • Morgan County • Hampshire County • Hardy County The organization expanded its service area to include Hampshire and Hardy counties as total endowments under management grew.
What size grants does Eastern West Virginia Community award?
In 2024, Eastern West Virginia Community awarded 58 grants totaling $920K — an average of about $16K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Eastern West Virginia Community's EIN?
Eastern West Virginia Community's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 55-0742377. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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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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