US Wind Force Foundation Inc
US Wind Force Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in Petersburg, West Virginia. Formed in 2009 by partners of wind-energy developer US Wind Force, LLC, it is a West Virginia nonprofit corporation organized for charitable purposes.
US Wind Force Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: US Wind Force Foundation Inc gave $66K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in West Virginia. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $65,572
- +22.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- +4.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,623
- +17.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,685
- Total assets
- $18,659
- -10.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (6 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to US Wind Force Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Its filing says prescribed grant forms are available from the foundation and that awards are currently limited to charitable contributions in the surrounding Mineral and Grant counties, West Virginia. The 2026 Pinnacle application requires a completed application, project budget, financial statements, Form 990, IRS determination letter, and current board roster. The 2026 application gives priority to physical projects with lasting community benefits.
- Review Cycle
- March 28, 2026, for the 2026 Pinnacle Wind Community Benefit Fund grant application.
- Deadline
- March 28, 2026, for the 2026 Pinnacle Wind Community Benefit Fund grant application.
- Contact
Application contact: Us Wind Force Foundation Inc
Mailing address: PO Box 571, Petersburg, WV 26847
Phone: (304) 257-0770
Website: https://www.uswff.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from US Wind Force Foundation Inc
Who US Wind Force Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Powder Key Outreach Inc ($14K). Together the top 10 received $54K.
Grant Size Distribution
116 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 116 grants of 116 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s filing states that current awards are limited to charitable contributions in the surrounding Mineral and Grant counties, West Virginia. Its website identifies the Pinnacle Wind Project area in Mineral County, including Keyser, Elk Garden, and New Creek, and the Black Rock Wind Project area in Mineral and Grant counties near Skyline. In 2025, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in West Virginia and 4% to recipients in Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is US Wind Force Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 18 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 61% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 55% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2020) to $146K (2022). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $66K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Powder Key Outreach Inc Highview, WV | Construct a Classroom Facility | $13,700 |
| Southside Studios Petersburg, WV | Install New Staircase | $7,000 |
| Fountain Vol Fire CO Keyser, WV | Rope Rescue Equipment and Lights | $5,128 |
| Town of Elk Garden Elk Garden, WV | Weatherproof Concrete Ramp into the Garage | $5,000 |
| Keyser Youth Softball Association Keyser, WV | Building a Storage Facility | $3,500 |
| Elk District Vol Fire CO Elk Garden, WV | New Helipad | $3,000 |
| New Creek Volunteer Fire Department Inc New Creek, WV | Construction of a Pavillion | $3,000 |
| Tri-Towns Fire Co #1 Inc Piedmont, WV | Renovate Garage | $2,500 |
| Developmental Center & Workshop Inc Keyser, WV | Dust Collector | $2,331 |
| Keyser Volunteer Fire Department Keyser, WV | Replace Four Gas Meters | $2,330 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The figures below are annual grant totals reported by filing year.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,659 | $71,071 | $68,572 | $65,572 | 25 | $65,572 | $1,577 |
| 2024 | $20,759 | $71,071 | $61,471 | $53,371 | 24 | $53,371 | $786 |
| 2023 | $3,059 | $71,071 | $84,269 | $82,954 | 28 | $84,269 | $1,395 |
| 2022 | $16,257 | $153,214 | $147,995 | $146,244 | 28 | $147,995 | $2,092 |
| 2021 | $11,038 | $20,000 | $25,886 | $20,000 | 11 | $20,886 | $756 |
| 2020 | $11,924 | $20,000 | $21,705 | $18,500 | 10 | — | $649 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, US Wind Force Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K 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
The foundation’s stated purpose is to enhance communities by funding charitable projects. Its support includes community-oriented projects through Community Benefit Funds, where volunteer Allocation Committees of local citizens and community leaders make funding recommendations.
Examples of 2025 grantees include fire and emergency-service organizations, a youth softball association, a town, and a developmental center and workshop. The New Creek Volunteer Fire Department describes its mission as providing fire protection, suppression, and basic and advanced life support in its district. Tri-Towns Fire Co. describes its mission as providing fire and emergency services in Piedmont and mutual aid to surrounding communities. The Developmental Center & Workshop describes its work as providing evaluation, instruction, training, and employment for people it serves.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 25 grants totaling $65,572. Grants ranged from $450 to $13,700, with a median of $1,685. The largest listed awards were $13,700 to Powder Key Outreach Inc. for constructing a classroom facility; $7,000 to Southside Studios for a new staircase; and $5,128 to Fountain Vol Fire Co. for rope-rescue equipment and lights. Other awards included $5,000 to the Town of Elk Garden for a weatherproof concrete ramp, and $3,500 to Keyser Youth Softball Association for a storage facility.
The foundation awarded 24 grants totaling $53,371 in 2024 and 28 grants totaling $82,954 in 2023. Its Pinnacle Community Benefit Fund supports community-oriented projects around the Pinnacle Wind Project, including in Keyser, Elk Garden, and New Creek. The foundation also describes a Black Rock Community Benefit Fund for the area near Skyline, West Virginia; it states that the fund will award up to $133,000 in grants to local community organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James M. Cookman as president and director; David K. Friend as vice president and director; Michael J. Dolan as treasurer and director; and Joseph E. Trainor and Douglas E. Vance as directors.
US Wind Force Foundation Inc is led by James M. Cookman, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James M. Cookman
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David K. Friend
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Douglas E. Vance
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph E. Trainor
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael J. Dolan
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 US Wind Force Foundation Inc
How much does US Wind Force Foundation Inc give each year?
US Wind Force Foundation Inc gave $66K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $53K across 24 grants.
What is US Wind Force Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
US Wind Force Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,685, and its average grant was $2,623, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from US Wind Force Foundation Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does US Wind Force Foundation Inc give grants?
US Wind Force Foundation Inc gives mostly in West Virginia: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Keyser, WV (10 grants), Elk Garden, WV (4 grants), Petersburg, WV (3 grants) and Piedmont, WV (3 grants).
Does US Wind Force Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on US Wind Force Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are US Wind Force Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
US Wind Force Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Powder Key Outreach Inc ($13,700), Southside Studios ($7,000) and Fountain Vol Fire CO ($6,628 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is US Wind Force Foundation Inc?
US Wind Force Foundation Inc reported $19K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $66K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does US Wind Force Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to enhance communities by funding charitable projects. Its support includes community-oriented projects through Community Benefit Funds, where volunteer Allocation Committees of local citizens and community leaders make funding recommendations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from US Wind Force Foundation Inc?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is US Wind Force Foundation Inc's EIN?
US Wind Force Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3380430. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does US Wind Force Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 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 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 2, 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 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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