Fenton Foundation Inc
Fenton Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Williamstown, West Virginia. The organization has been tax-exempt since November 1958 and holds 501(c)(3) status, making donations to the foundation tax-deductible.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.8M
+0.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$208K
+0.2% YoY
Grant Count
33
+3.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
-2.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's grant-making priorities focus on:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily directs its funding toward West Virginia and Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $2,763,502
- Total Giving: $207,040
- Revenue: $143,000
- Expenses: $229,000
- Total Liabilities: $0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,781,506 | $2,763,502 | $2,849,363 |
| Revenue | $246,777 | $142,851 | $99,805 |
| Expenses | $228,773 | $228,712 | $606,736 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $207,555 | $207,040 | $563,450 |
| Net Investment Income | $230,105 | $124,797 | $69,873 |
| Distributable Amount | $197,541 | $182,080 | $204,465 |
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
172 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS K FENTON | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| BENJAMIN G FENTON | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| LYNN F ERB | DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPY | 2 | — |
| GEORGE W FENTON | PRESIDENT/TREASURER | 2 | — |
| DAVID C FENTON | SECRETARY | 0.25 | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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