Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc (Previously Pacf Inc)
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc., based in Parkersburg, West Virginia, is a public charity that manages nearly 500 charitable funds and works with individuals, families, businesses, and civic and nonprofit organizations to build philanthropic resources for its 11-county region. Its grantmaking includes competitive community grants and distributions from restricted funds, special campaigns, and donor-directed funds.
Key facts about Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc (Previously Pacf Inc)
In short: Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc (Previously Pacf Inc) gave $2.5M across 107 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in West Virginia. 21% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 55-0748246
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,504,673
- Grants made (2025)
- 107
- Average grant
- $23,408
- Median grant
- $15,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (23 of 107, 2025)
- Total assets
- $98,290,907
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- The foundation directs applicants to its online grant application portal. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$98.3M
+11.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.5M
+11.0% YoY
Grant Count
107
-7.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$23K
+20.3% YoY
Is Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc (Previously Pacf Inc) open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 23 of 107 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $27K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $18K repeat.
- 64% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is “to partner with generous people to build permanent philanthropic resources that strengthen our region.” Its website identifies arts and culture, education, health and human services, recreation, youth and family services, and community and economic development as causes it supports. Its Community Action Grants cover areas including animal welfare, disability services, food access, health and wellness, education, arts and culture, and emergency response.
The 2025 grants illustrate the range of organizations funded. For example, the Boys & Girls Club of Parkersburg describes its mission as helping young people reach their potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Westbrook Health Services says it provides comprehensive care to people facing mental health, developmental, substance abuse, and addiction challenges. The Parkersburg Art Center says it promotes and supports visual arts and artists in the Mid-Ohio Valley, while the Humane Society of Parkersburg describes work including shelter, rehabilitation, adoption, and animal-welfare education.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 107 grants totaling $2,504,673 in 2025. Grant amounts ranged from $5,202 to $133,485, with a median of $15,000. Its largest reported grants included $133,485 to Boys & Girls Club of Parkersburg for youth and family services; $111,200 to Community Resources Inc. for human services; $91,000 to Discovery World on Market for arts, culture, and history; and $85,482 to Westbrook Health Services for disability services.
Other large grants included $78,253 to Consumer Credit Counseling Service of the Mid Ohio Valley, $68,220 to Parkersburg Art Center, $66,996 to The Arc of the Mid Ohio Valley, and $55,810 to Trinity Episcopal Church. The foundation also reported grants of $55,206 to the American Red Cross of the Ohio River Valley, $52,360 to the Salvation Army, $51,352 to Humane Society of Parkersburg, and $50,668 to Children’s Home Society of West Virginia.
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes Community Action and Hornbrook Fund grants as awards made through a competitive process using unrestricted and field-of-interest funds. It also makes distributions from other restricted funds and special campaigns. Its filing says grant recipients must document eligibility and charitable use; periodic reporting is required, and site visits are made from time to time. Community Action Grant applicants must be eligible nonprofits or public institutions, serve the foundation’s service area, and file a final report for their most recent grant-funded project before applying again. The FAQ also says previously awarded funds must have been expended and that an organization may receive no more than one Community Action Grant in a 12-month period.
The website also describes Special and Urgent Needs grants of up to $4,000 for unforeseen, time-sensitive expenses or opportunities; applicants begin by contacting foundation program staff for portal access. Other program descriptions include a school-based health grant of up to $2,000 for specified school-based health center needs, and a Lewis County Community Foundation program for eligible organizations proposing projects that benefit Lewis County residents. The Proclaimers Gospel Quartet Fund for Christian Youth supports Christian youth and groups attending camps, educational events, or service activities; its stated January 15, 2026 opening date has passed.
How to Apply
The foundation directs applicants to its online grant application portal. For Community Action Grants, it describes a competitive application process and says applicants in affiliate communities need submit one application for review by the appropriate entities. Individuals are not eligible for Community Action Grants. The website lists spring applications as opening January 15 and closing March 15; that 2026 deadline has passed. It lists the fall application period as opening July 15, but the stated deadline is not available in the program information provided.
Open Grants
11 open opportunities from Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc (Previously Pacf Inc)
Fall Community Action Grants Program
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc (Previously Pacf Inc)
Amount
Up to US $20,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Fund for Ravenswood Grant Program
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc (Previously Pacf Inc)
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
GrantED (Education Mini Grant)
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc (Previously Pacf Inc)
Amount
Up to US $3,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s service region comprises ten West Virginia counties—Calhoun, Doddridge, Gilmer, Jackson, Mason, Pleasants, Ritchie, Roane, Wirt, and Wood—and Washington County, Ohio. Community Action Grants are limited to this region. The foundation gives priority to projects serving Calhoun, Doddridge, Gilmer, Ritchie, Roane, Wirt, and Wood counties, where it says it is the only community foundation in operation. Some specialized funds may support organizations in other counties.
In 2025, 94% of reported grant dollars went to recipients in West Virginia, 3% to Ohio, and 2% to South Carolina. The reported shares for North Carolina and Washington, DC, were each 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 107 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.6M (2021) to $3.0M (2023). In 2025 it made 107 grants totaling $2.5M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boys & Girls Club of Parkersburg ($133K). Together the top 10 received $798K.
Grant Size Distribution
550 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 494 grants of 550 (90%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of Parkersburg Parkersburg, WV | Youth & Family | $133,485 |
| Community Resources Inc Parkersburg, WV | Human Services | $111,200 |
| Discovery World on Market Parkersburg, WV | Arts, Culture, and History | $91,000 |
| Westbrook Health Services Parkersburg, WV | Disability Services | $85,482 |
| Consumer Credit Counseling Service of the Mid Ohio Valley Parkersburg, WV | Human Services | $78,253 |
| Parkersburg Art Center Parkersburg, WV | Arts, Culture, & History | $68,220 |
| The Arc of the Mid Ohio Valley Parkersburg, WV | Disability Services | $66,996 |
| Trinity Episcopal Church Parkersburg, WV | Religion | $55,810 |
| American Red Cross of the Ohio River Valley Parkersburg, WV | Unrestricted | $55,206 |
| Salvation Army Parkersburg, WV | Human Services | $52,360 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $98,290,907 | $11,960,190 | $4,451,474 | $2,504,673 |
| 2024 | $87,927,274 | $8,697,778 | $4,006,931 | $2,257,112 |
| 2023 | $79,687,402 | $5,344,767 | $4,971,800 | $3,027,126 |
The 2025 grant total represents 107 grants. The 2024 and 2023 grant totals represent 116 and 115 grants, respectively.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $98,290,907 | $87,927,274 | $79,687,402 |
| Revenue | $11,960,190 | $8,697,778 | $5,344,767 |
| Expenses | $4,451,474 | $4,006,931 | $4,971,800 |
| Net Investment Income | $6,403,149 | $3,880,670 | $1,862,850 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Marie E Caltrider as chairperson. It lists Greg Cottrill, Jean Freeland, Chuck Hudson, Ann Beck, Mary Anne Ketelsen, Cynthia Brown, Kam Lawson, Linda Gerrard, and Joshua Campbell as board members.
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc (Previously Pacf Inc) is led by Fred Rader, Executive Director since 2025 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 23 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Fred Rader
Executive Director
Board Member → Co-Executive Director, 2023
Co-Executive Director → Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$54K (2023) → $107K (2025)
Marie E. Caltrider
Chairperson
Vice Chair → Chairperson, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Whaling
Chairperson
Board Member → Vice Chairperson, 2023
Vice Chairperson → Chairperson, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Beck
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Ream
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chuck Hudson
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Brown
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Cottrill
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Bennett
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kam Lawson
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Anne Ketelsen
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randy Dick
Treasurer
Treasurer → Board Member, 2024
Board Member → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Wright
Board Member
Board Chair → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane Irvine
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jayne Whitlow
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jean Freeland
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Gerrard
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Kent
Vice Chairperson
Board Member → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Vice Chairperson, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave McClure
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Campbell
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lexi Miller
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Erb
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Caruthers
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Doug Kreinik (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Judy Sjostedt (2021–2024) — Co-Executive Director
- Former: Alice Harris (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Dan Marshall (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Robin Wallace (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Chuck Hughes (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Donna Smith (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Mansoor Matcheswalla (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Becky Deem (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Breck Martin (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Bruce Holmes (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Greg Herrick (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Paul Hicks (2021) — Board Member
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 $107K, to Fred Rader (Executive Director).
Contact
Mailing address: 1620 Park Avenue, Parkersburg, WV 26102-1762
Phone: (304) 428-4438
Website: https://pacfwv.com
Frequently asked questions about Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc (Previously Pacf Inc)
How much does Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc (Previously Pacf Inc) give each year?
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc (Previously Pacf Inc) gave $2.5M across 107 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $2.3M across 116 grants.
What is Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc (Previously Pacf Inc)'s typical grant size?
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc (Previously Pacf Inc)'s median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $23,408, across 107 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc (Previously Pacf Inc) that year got $12K on average.
Where does Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc (Previously Pacf Inc) give grants?
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc (Previously Pacf Inc) gives mostly in West Virginia: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Parkersburg, WV (59 grants), Ravenswood, WV (7 grants), Harrisville, WV (4 grants) and Williamstown, WV (4 grants).
Does Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc (Previously Pacf Inc) give general operating support?
Occasionally: 2% of Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc (Previously Pacf Inc)'s 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 107) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Education" (20 grants), "Human Services" (8 grants) and "Youth & Family" (7 grants).
Who are Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc (Previously Pacf Inc)'s largest grantees?
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc (Previously Pacf Inc)'s largest 2025 grantees include Boys & Girls Club of Parkersburg ($133,485), Community Resources Inc ($111,200) and Discovery World on Market ($91,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 13% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc (Previously Pacf Inc)?
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc (Previously Pacf Inc) reported $98.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $12.0M.
What does Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc (Previously Pacf Inc) fund?
The foundation’s mission is “to partner with generous people to build permanent philanthropic resources that strengthen our region.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc (Previously Pacf Inc)?
The foundation directs applicants to its online grant application portal. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc (Previously Pacf Inc)'s EIN?
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc (Previously Pacf Inc)'s EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 55-0748246. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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