The Antero Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Denver, CO EIN: 83-1090369 Website

The Antero Foundation is a private foundation established in 2018, supported by Antero Resources Corporation and Antero Midstream Corporation. Based in Denver, Colorado, the foundation focuses on philanthropic work that delivers lasting value to local communities through strategic grantmaking across five primary areas.

Key facts about The Antero Foundation

EIN: 83-1090369
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $1,237,175
Grants made (2024): 112
Average grant: $11,046
Median grant: $5,000
Total assets: $833,183
Primary geography: West Virginia (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who The Antero Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Antero Foundation's 112 itemized 2024 grants were West Virginia (81%) and 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). None of its 112 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Health & Human Services" (70 grants), "Education" (17 grants) and "Community Development" (17 grants).

How The Antero Foundation gives

47% 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 IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$833K

-3.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.2M

+49.0% YoY

Grant Count

112

+27.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$11K

+17.1% YoY

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 April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation believes in meaningful partnerships that meet immediate community needs. Its funding priorities include:

Education — Supporting programs that provide high-quality, comprehensive educational opportunities from early childhood through high school, ensuring all children can reach their full potential. The foundation does not directly fund individual scholarships.

Environmental Causes — Supporting conservation and restoration of ecosystems in areas where the foundation operates. The foundation does not fund programs, projects, or organizations supporting lobbying or political activities.

Community Development — Investing in programs that strengthen and sustain communities through civic engagement and economic and workforce development, with emphasis on local business development, neighborhood revitalization, and civic and youth involvement.

Health and Human Services — Supporting programs and initiatives focused on disease prevention, substance abuse, mental health, and basic needs including food, shelter, and safety. The foundation does not fund gifts directly to individuals.

Arts & Culture — Expanding access to the arts through support of children's programs, community arts facilities, restoration and enhancement initiatives, and local performance groups. The foundation does not currently directly fund individual scholarships.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds in West Virginia, Ohio, and Colorado, with significant recent activity in North Central West Virginia.

Grant Distribution by State

West Virginia $1.0M (81%)

Ohio $75K (6%)

Colorado $60K (5%)

North Carolina $40K (3%)

Kansas $15K (1%)

All other $43K (3%)

Share of all 112 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California Colorado District of Columbia Iowa Kansas Missouri North Carolina New York Ohio Pennsylvania Virginia Washington West Virginia Wyoming

Cities

ClarksburgBridgeportMorgantownNew MartinsvilleHarrisvilleWest UnionCharlestonCaldwellDenverParkersburgFairmontMiddlebourneWoodsfieldSalemCambridgeGreenwoodWheelingSt MarysCairoCincinnati

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

2024 Financial Data:

Total assets: $833,183
Total revenues: $1,405,837
Total expenses: $1,429,890
Total giving: $1,237,175

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$833,183	$865,986	$625,674
Revenue	$1,405,837	$1,188,118	$705,586
Expenses	$1,429,890	$956,556	$557,287
Qualifying Distributions	$1,417,636	$961,457	$526,955
Net Investment Income	$585,145	$548,094	$545,230
Distributable Amount	$535,858	$524,629	$516,878

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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

337 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include United Way of Harrison County Inc ($100,000), Mountaineer Area Council of Boy Scouts of America ($52,000), Change Inititave Corporation ($45,000).

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

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Alvyn A Schopp	President/Director	1	—
Jamie Chapman	Secretary	1	—
Kevin Ellis	Director	1	—
Kathy Lawrence	Director	1	—
Stephanie Hayhurst-Hall	Director	1	—
Sheri Pearce	Treasurer	1	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The foundation has made substantial recent grants to regional organizations:

Antero Foundation Donates $181,000 to Regional Food Pantries | News, Sports,

$100,000 donation to United Way of Harrison and Doddridge Counties

Antero Foundation donates $100,000 to United Way of Harrison and Doddridge

$181,000 in donations to regional food pantries

Antero Foundation Donates $181,000 to Regional Food Pantries | News, Sports,

$170,000 raised for North Central West Virginia charities

$170,000 raised by the Antero Foundation for North Central West Virginia

Contact Information

Address: 1615 Wynkoop Street, Denver, CO 80202-1106

Phone: 303-357-7310

Website: www.anteroresources.com/the-antero-foundation

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Antero Foundation fund?

The foundation believes in meaningful partnerships that meet immediate community needs. Its funding priorities include: **Education** — Supporting programs that provide high-quality, comprehensive educational opportunities from early childhood through high school, ensuring all children can reach their full potential. The foundation does not directly fund individual scholarships. **Environmental Causes** — Supporting conservation and restoration of ecosystems in areas where the foundation operat…

How do I apply for a grant from The Antero Foundation?

**Grant Parameters:** • Typical awards range from $1,000 to $100,000 • Grant requests exceeding $15,000 are subject to additional oversight • Awards typically will not be granted for more than three consecutive years • Grant requests may be submitted at any time **Recent Grant Activity (2024):** • United Way of Harrison County: $100,000 (Health & Human Services) • Boy Scouts of America - Council 615: $52,000 (Community Development) • Recovery Alive: $40,000 (Community Development) • Total grant…

Where does The Antero Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds in West Virginia, Ohio, and Colorado, with significant recent activity in North Central West Virginia.

What size grants does The Antero Foundation award?

In 2024, The Antero Foundation awarded 112 grants totaling $1.2M — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Antero Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Antero Foundation reported a distributable amount of $536K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.