Pocahontas County Tourism Commission
Promote tourism, attractions, conferences, conventions, and special events in Pocahontas County
Pocahontas County Tourism Commission at a glance
In short: Pocahontas County Tourism Commission gave $83K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), mostly in West Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $82,500
- -18.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- Average grant
- $20,625
- Median grant
- $21,250
- Total assets
- $972,874
- -19.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (64% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Pocahontas County Tourism Commission funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Natures Mountain Classroom ($30K). Together the top 4 received $83K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2021) to $101K (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $83K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Natures Mountain Classroom | Promote a love of Pocahontas county through outdoor recreation and experiential learning | $30,000 |
| Pocahontas County Artisans Co-Op Marlinton, WV | Promote the arts in Pocahontas county and serve as a business incubator the arts community | $30,000 |
| WV Trail Fest Marlinton, WV | Promote tourism through support of a 3-day trail running event in may of each year | $12,500 |
| Pocahontas County Opera House Marlinton, WV | Promote tourism through the performance series of live events at Pocahontas county opera house | $10,000 |
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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 | $972,874 | $1,529,764 | $1,768,519 | $82,500 | 4 | $2,874 |
| 2024 | $1,211,629 | $1,420,612 | $1,770,146 | $100,986 | Total only | $11,436 |
| 2023 | $1,563,178 | $1,306,669 | $1,387,735 | $72,427 | Total only | $10,350 |
| 2022 | $1,642,229 | $1,397,004 | $1,066,930 | $51,715 | Total only | $104 |
| 2021 | $1,374,092 | $1,126,735 | $527,137 | $8,000 | 1 | $116 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Pocahontas County Tourism Commission
Based on IRS filings
Pocahontas County Tourism Commission is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Marlinton, WV. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $973K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $83K. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pocahontas County Tourism Commission is led by Chelsea Faulknier, Executive Director on every filing since 2024; 1 of 12 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Chelsea Faulknier
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$52K (2024) → $58K (2025)
Bob Sheets
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gil Willis
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Guyette
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Colby Brown
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Felicia Smith
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Walker
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Layfield
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rob Gonyea
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Jordan
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erica Enquist
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mikey Valach
Vice President
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Delsie Swearingen (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Cara Rose (2021–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Connie Carr (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: George Murphy (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Jessie Groseclose (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Marshall Markely (2021–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Paula Zorn (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Andrea Biondi (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Mary Snyder (2021) — Vice President
- Former: Tom Bryant (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 $58K, to Chelsea Faulknier (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Pocahontas County Tourism Commission
How much does Pocahontas County Tourism Commission give each year?
Pocahontas County Tourism Commission gave $83K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it reported $101K in grants paid.
What is Pocahontas County Tourism Commission's typical grant size?
Pocahontas County Tourism Commission's median grant in 2025 was $21,250, and its average grant was $20,625, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Pocahontas County Tourism Commission give grants?
Pocahontas County Tourism Commission gives mostly in West Virginia: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Marlinton, WV (3 grants).
Does Pocahontas County Tourism Commission give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Pocahontas County Tourism Commission's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Pocahontas County Tourism Commission?
Pocahontas County Tourism Commission reported $973K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
What is Pocahontas County Tourism Commission?
Pocahontas County Tourism Commission is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Marlinton, WV. It holds $973K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Pocahontas County Tourism Commission's EIN?
Pocahontas County Tourism Commission's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 55-0678800. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 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 May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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