The Antero Foundation
The Antero Foundation is a private foundation based in Denver, Colorado, founded in 2020 as a joint initiative of Antero Resources and Antero Midstream. Its mission is to build thriving communities in and around Antero’s areas of operation through charitable giving and employee volunteerism.
The Antero Foundation at a glance
In short: The Antero Foundation gave $1.2M across 112 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in West Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,237,175
- +49.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 112
- +27.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,046
- +17.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $833,183
- -3.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Antero Foundation
- How to Apply
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Submit an online application. The foundation says requests may be submitted at any time; deadlines vary according to the amount requested.
- Contact
Application contact: The Antero Foundation
Mailing address: Please See Foundation Website, Denver, CO 80202
Phone: (303) 357-7310
Website: https://anteroresources.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Antero Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United Way of Harrison County Inc ($100K). Together the top 10 received $462K.
Grant Size Distribution
337 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 323 grants of 337 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it supports nonprofits where Antero operates and its employees work and live. In 2024, West Virginia received 81% of grant dollars, followed by Ohio at 6%, Colorado at 5%, North Carolina at 3%, and Kansas at 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 112 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Antero Foundation gives
- 48% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 130% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 265% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $429K (2020) to $1.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 112 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Harrison County Inc Clarksburg, WV | Health & Human Services | $100,000 |
| Mountaineer Area Council of Boy Scouts of America Fairmont, WV | Community Development | $52,000 |
| Change Inititave Corporation Clarksburg, WV | Health & Human Services | $45,000 |
| Reynoldsville VFD Inc Reynoldsville, WV | Community Development | $40,000 |
| Patrons of the Park Foundation Inc Clarksburg, WV | Community Development | $40,000 |
| Recovery Alive Inc Smithfield, NC | Community Development | $40,000 |
| Harrison County Child Sexual Abuse Task Force Inc Clarksburg, WV | Health & Human Services | $40,000 |
| Genesis Youth Crisis Center Clarksburg, WV | Health & Human Services | $40,000 |
| Harrison County Commission Clarksburg, WV | Education | $40,000 |
| City of Pennsboro Pennsboro, WV | Community Development | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $833,183 | $1,405,837 | $1,429,890 | $1,237,175 | 112 | $1,417,636 | $585,145 | $535,858 |
| 2023 | $865,986 | $1,188,118 | $956,556 | $830,420 | 88 | $961,457 | $548,094 | $524,629 |
| 2022 | $625,674 | $705,586 | $557,287 | $496,350 | 71 | $526,955 | $545,230 | $516,878 |
| 2021 | $477,375 | $565,300 | $562,211 | $537,453 | 47 | $574,753 | $547,293 | $517,524 |
| 2020 | $535,526 | $550,000 | $447,627 | $428,740 | 19 | — | $546,333 | $515,397 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Antero Foundation reported a distributable amount of $536K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to build thriving communities in and around its areas of operation through charitable giving and employee volunteerism. Its stated priorities include educational opportunities from early childhood through high school; conservation and restoration of ecosystems; civic engagement, economic and workforce development, local business development, neighborhood revitalization, and civic and youth involvement; and health and human services addressing disease prevention, substance abuse, mental health, food, shelter, and safety. It also supports access to the arts, including children’s programs, community arts facilities, restoration and enhancement initiatives, and local performance groups.
The foundation says it does not directly fund individual scholarships, gifts to individuals, or programs, projects, or organizations supporting lobbying or political activities. Its grantees’ stated missions illustrate the kinds of organizations it has supported: United Way of Harrison County says it administers charitable contributions from Harrison County residents and institutions; Genesis Youth Crisis Center says it provides a temporary home for juveniles in crisis and works to address juvenile abuse and delinquency; and the Susan Dew Hoff Memorial Clinic says it provides health assessment, promotion, and referral services to working people without medical and dental insurance.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 112 grants totaling $1,237,175. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median of $5,000. Examples included $100,000 to United Way of Harrison County for health and human services; $52,000 to the Mountaineer Area Council of Boy Scouts of America for community development; $45,000 to Change Inititave Corporation for health and human services; and $40,000 each to Recovery Alive for community development, Genesis Youth Crisis Center for health and human services, and the Harrison County Commission for education.
Grant requests may be submitted at any time through an online application. The foundation says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants should note that recipients must sign a grant agreement specifying the terms and conditions, purpose, and use of the grant funding.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Alvyn A Schopp as president and director; Jamie Chapman as secretary; Kevin Ellis, Kathy Lawrence, and Stephanie Hayhurst-Hall as directors; and Sheri Pearce as treasurer.
The Antero Foundation is led by Alvyn A Schopp, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alvyn A Schopp
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Ellis
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Lawrence
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Hayhurst-Hall
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Chapman
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheri Pearce
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kate Godowski (2020–2022) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Antero Foundation
How much does The Antero Foundation give each year?
The Antero Foundation gave $1.2M across 112 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $830K across 88 grants.
What is The Antero Foundation's typical grant size?
The Antero Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $11,046, across 112 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Antero Foundation give grants?
The Antero Foundation gives mostly in West Virginia: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Clarksburg, WV (24 grants), Morgantown, WV (6 grants), Bridgeport, WV (6 grants) and Parkersburg, WV (5 grants).
Does The Antero Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 112 grants with a stated purpose on The Antero Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Health & Human Services" (70 grants), "Education" (17 grants) and "Community Development" (17 grants).
Who are The Antero Foundation's largest grantees?
The Antero Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include United Way of Harrison County Inc ($100,000), Mountaineer Area Council of Boy Scouts of America ($52,000) and Change Inititave Corporation ($45,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Antero Foundation?
The Antero Foundation reported $833K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $536K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Antero Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to build thriving communities in and around its areas of operation through charitable giving and employee volunteerism. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Antero Foundation?
Submit an online application. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Antero Foundation's EIN?
The Antero Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1090369. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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