Enduring Causes Foundation Inc
Enduring Causes Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Parkersburg, West Virginia. It makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Enduring Causes Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Enduring Causes Foundation Inc gave $69K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in West Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $69,400
- -2.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,957
- -9.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $865,137
- +1.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (63% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Enduring Causes Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 3474, Parkersburg, WV 26103
Phone: (304) 210-6077
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Enduring Causes Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was FBCW ($15K). Together the top 10 received $61K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 63% of grant dollars went to recipients in West Virginia, 11% each to Arizona and Florida, 7% to North Carolina, and 4% to Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How Enduring Causes Foundation Inc gives
- 71% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 155% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $69K (2025) to $71K (2024). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $69K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FBCW Williamstown, WV | Program Support and/or Operating | $15,000 |
| WVU Foundation Morgantown, WV | Program Support and/or Operating | $11,000 |
| Samaritans Purse Boone, NC | Program Support and/or Operating | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warriors Jacksonville, FL | Program Support and/or Operating | $5,000 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom Scottsdale, AZ | Program Support and/or Operating | $5,000 |
| Cardinal Institute Charleston, WV | Program Support and/or Operating | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Parkersburg Parkersburg, WV | Program Support and/or Operating | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army Parkersbug Parkersburg, WV | Program Support and/or Operating | $5,000 |
| Holt International Eugene, OR | Program Support and/or Operating | $2,500 |
| The Hope Effect Peoria, AZ | Program Support and/or Operating | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $865,137 | $92,046 | $77,411 | $69,400 | 14 | $69,400 | $36,926 | $44,900 |
| 2024 | $850,502 | $88,625 | $78,060 | $71,000 | 13 | $71,000 | $28,117 | $42,661 |
| 2023 | $839,937 | $844,061 | $4,124 | — | — | $3,821 | $3,758 | $1,656 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Enduring Causes Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $45K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Alliance Defending Freedom describes its mission as advancing the right to live and speak the truth; Samaritan’s Purse describes providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine; and The Hope Effect describes changing orphan care through family-style care.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 14 grants totaling $69,400. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median of $5,000. The filing describes grant purposes as “program support and/or operating.”
Notable 2025 grants included $15,000 to FBCW in Williamstown, West Virginia; $11,000 to WVU Foundation in Morgantown, West Virginia; and $5,000 each to Samaritan’s Purse, Wounded Warriors, Alliance Defending Freedom, Cardinal Institute, Boys and Girls Club of Parkersburg, and Salvation Army Parkersburg. Other reported grants included $2,500 to The Hope Effect and $1,000 to Marine Toys for Tots Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kenneth S. Wilkinson as President/Treasurer and Lisa M. Wilkinson as Vice President/Secretary.
Enduring Causes Foundation Inc is led by Kenneth S. Wilkinson, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kenneth S. Wilkinson
President
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa M. Wilkinson
V.p. & Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Enduring Causes Foundation Inc
How much does Enduring Causes Foundation Inc give each year?
Enduring Causes Foundation Inc gave $69K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $71K across 13 grants.
What is Enduring Causes Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Enduring Causes Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,957, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Enduring Causes Foundation Inc give grants?
Enduring Causes Foundation Inc gives mostly in West Virginia: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arizona (11%) and Florida (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Parkersburg, WV (2 grants) and Charleston, WV (2 grants).
Does Enduring Causes Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Enduring Causes Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Enduring Causes Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Enduring Causes Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include FBCW ($15,000), WVU Foundation ($11,000) and Samaritans Purse ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Enduring Causes Foundation Inc?
Enduring Causes Foundation Inc reported $865K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $69K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $45K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Enduring Causes Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Enduring Causes Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Enduring Causes Foundation Inc's EIN?
Enduring Causes Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-3771751. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does Enduring Causes Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Enduring Causes Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/enduring-causes-foundation-inc-morg_2836dce829b94ee0818a5787a9d5bd82
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