Fairmont State Foundation Inc
To solicit, receive, manage, and administer gifts on behalf of fairmont state university.
Fairmont State Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Fairmont State Foundation Inc gave $1.3M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $1.3M), mostly in West Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,291,566
- +11.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,291,566
- +11.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,291,566
- Total assets
- $46,647,162
- +8.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Fairmont State Foundation Inc
Open Grants
7 open opportunities from Fairmont State Foundation Inc
Annual (Impact) Scholarship Fund
Fairmont State Foundation Inc
Amount
$5,000 minimum
Deadline
Deadline not published
Coach Wally and Irma Hood Scholarship
Fairmont State Foundation Inc
Amount
Minimum $1,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Endowed Scholarship Fund
Fairmont State Foundation Inc
Amount
$25,000 minimum
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Fairmont State Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fairmont State University ($1.3M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Fairmont State Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 35% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2024) to $2.0M (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fairmont State University Fairmont, WV | Support for Fairmont State University | $1,291,566 |
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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 | $46,647,162 | $6,704,275 | $3,318,104 | $1,291,566 | 1 | $3,878,979 |
| 2024 | $43,114,573 | $3,499,937 | $2,775,729 | $1,161,787 | 1 | $1,200,983 |
| 2023 | $39,258,710 | $2,055,165 | $3,133,054 | $1,938,659 | 1 | $216,074 |
| 2022 | $38,139,381 | $3,252,544 | $3,094,959 | $1,984,471 | 1 | $91,441 |
| 2021 | $43,637,951 | $8,983,252 | $2,893,325 | $1,987,759 | 1 | $5,025,834 |
About Fairmont State Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Fairmont State Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Fairmont, WV. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $46.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.3M. Net investment income was $3.9M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fairmont State Foundation Inc is led by Kimberly K. Pelillo, Chair since 2025 (on filings since 2023); 2 of 24 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kimberly K. Pelillo
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Bennett
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jo Marie Pitrolo
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Miller L. Hall
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Oxley
Director
Director & Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chad Riley
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Wilson
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Martin
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christina Lavorata
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Rohaly
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alethea Moody Wise
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brady Campbell
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine Murphy
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dixie Yann
Director
Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Rudy
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Davis
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Santino Cava
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Col Bill Black
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jack Kirby
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jesse Isner
CFO
Financial Officer → CFO, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$70K (2021) → $83K (2025)
Renee Allison
COO
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$85K (2023) → $95K (2025)
Kevin D. Wilfong
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Guido
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Taylor Downs
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (23)
- Former: James W. Devaul (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: K. Alex Miller (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Anne Bolyard (2024) — President
- Former: Jared Rogers (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Jeffrey Gunter (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Roger Stewart II (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Susan Harper (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Cannon Wadsworth (2023) — Director
- Former: Dianna Phillips (2023) — Director
- Former: Alesia Allison (2021–2022) — Director of Operations
- Former: Connie Moore (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Dale Wadsworth (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Gary Ledonne (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Herman Deprospero (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Kinty (2021–2022) — Director & Chair
- Former: Julie R. Cryser (2021–2022) — President & CEO
- Former: Kim Pellillo (2021–2022) — Director & Secretary
- Former: Mirta Martin (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Alex Miller (2022) — Director
- Former: Christa Menear (2021) — Director
- Former: Jeffery Taylor (2021) — Director
- Former: Kim Del Greco (2021) — Director & Vice Chair
- Former: Mike Williams (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $95K, to Renee Allison (COO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Fairmont State Foundation Inc
How much does Fairmont State Foundation Inc give each year?
Fairmont State Foundation Inc gave $1.3M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.2M across 1 grant.
How large is Fairmont State Foundation Inc?
Fairmont State Foundation Inc reported $46.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.7M.
What is Fairmont State Foundation Inc?
Fairmont State Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Fairmont, WV. It holds $46.6M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Fairmont State Foundation Inc operate?
Fairmont State Foundation Inc has awarded grants in West Virginia.
What is Fairmont State Foundation Inc's EIN?
Fairmont State Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 55-6023559. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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