The Credit Bureau of the Virginias
The Credit Bureau of the Virginias is a private foundation based in Bluefield, West Virginia. Its 2025 filing reports grants to educational institutions and community organizations in West Virginia and Virginia, including scholarships, a camp renovation, and a food program.
The Credit Bureau of the Virginias at a glance
In short: The Credit Bureau of the Virginias gave $60K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in West Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $59,583
- +4.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,958
- +14.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,500
- Total assets
- $868,561
- +0.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (65% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Credit Bureau of the Virginias
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It accepts written applications; there are no deadlines. Awards are restricted to residents of a nine-county area in West Virginia and Virginia.
- Contact
Application contact: Julie Johnson
Mailing address: 525 Federal Street, Bluefield, WV 24701
Phone: (304) 324-3283
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Credit Bureau of the Virginias funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Concord University ($10K). Together the top 8 received $50K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($9,583), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 55 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that awards are restricted to residents of a nine-county area in West Virginia and Virginia. In 2025, 65% of grant dollars went to recipients in West Virginia and 35% to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Credit Bureau of the Virginias gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2021) to $62K (2022). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Concord University Athens, WV | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Bluefield State University Bluefield, WV | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Bluefield University Bluefield, VA | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $9,583 |
| Clinch Valley Community Action North Tazewell, VA | Renovate Camp Joy | $5,000 |
| Mercer County Technical Educ Ctr Princeton, WV | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| McDowell County Technical Educ Ctr Welch, WV | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Wyoming County Technical Educ Ctr Pineville, WV | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Westminster at Wade LLC Bluefield, WV | Food Program | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $868,561 | $78,775 | $71,150 | $59,583 | 10 | $59,583 | $69,610 | $63,071 |
| 2024 | $860,936 | $207,812 | $66,329 | $57,083 | 11 | $57,083 | $172,097 | $58,562 |
| 2023 | $719,453 | $34,863 | $80,510 | $60,000 | 11 | $60,000 | $16,130 | $55,117 |
| 2022 | $767,122 | $98,861 | $94,504 | $61,500 | 11 | $61,500 | $68,532 | $56,902 |
| 2021 | $762,765 | $160,094 | $89,288 | $54,600 | 12 | $54,600 | $125,614 | $62,142 |
| 2020 | $691,959 | $42,591 | $83,852 | $56,000 | 11 | — | $14,934 | $54,826 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Credit Bureau of the Virginias reported a distributable amount of $63K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for scholarships at colleges and technical education centers, as well as a camp renovation and a food program. Among its grantees, Bluefield University describes its mission as providing a Christ-centered liberal arts education integrated with career-oriented studies and service. Clinch Valley Community Action says it provides resources and opportunities to improve quality of life. Westminster at Wade says it supports children, teens, and young adults in the Greater Bluefield community through practical programs and mentoring.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $59,583. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $10,000, with a median of $4,500. The largest awards were $10,000 each to Concord University, Bluefield State University, and Bluefield University, all for scholarships. Other awards included $6,000 to Southwest Virginia Community College for scholarships; $5,000 to Clinch Valley Community Action for a camp renovation; and $3,000 to Westminster at Wade for a food program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Danny Coulthard as director, Dean Marshall as president, James Carter Jr. as vice president, and Garnett Little as treasurer.
The Credit Bureau of the Virginias is led by Dean Marshall, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dean Marshall
President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danny Coulthard
Director
Vice President → President, 2021
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Carter Jr.
Vice President
Director → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Garnett Little
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: James Sizemore (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jimmy W. Welch (2020–2023) — Executive Di
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Credit Bureau of the Virginias
How much does The Credit Bureau of the Virginias give each year?
The Credit Bureau of the Virginias gave $60K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $57K across 11 grants.
What is The Credit Bureau of the Virginias's typical grant size?
The Credit Bureau of the Virginias's median grant in 2025 was $4,500, and its average grant was $5,958, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Credit Bureau of the Virginias give grants?
The Credit Bureau of the Virginias gives mostly in West Virginia: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (35%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bluefield, WV (2 grants).
Does The Credit Bureau of the Virginias give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Credit Bureau of the Virginias's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (8 grants).
Who are The Credit Bureau of the Virginias's largest grantees?
The Credit Bureau of the Virginias's largest 2025 grantees include Concord University ($10,000), Bluefield State University ($10,000) and Bluefield University ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($9,583), which are not listed by name. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Credit Bureau of the Virginias?
The Credit Bureau of the Virginias reported $869K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $60K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $63K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Credit Bureau of the Virginias fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for scholarships at colleges and technical education centers, as well as a camp renovation and a food program. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Credit Bureau of the Virginias?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Credit Bureau of the Virginias's EIN?
The Credit Bureau of the Virginias's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 55-0781189. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). The Credit Bureau of the Virginias funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-credit-bureau-of-the-virginias-morg_8c9fd08fda754b9a907c159eedd01894
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