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West Virginia Coalition to End Homelessness Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Bridgeport, WV EIN: 55-0784381 Website

WEST VIRGINIA COALITION TO END, based in Bridgeport, West Virginia, is a public charity that works to develop and implement long-term solutions to homelessness and poverty. Its 2025 filing reports 14 grants totaling $2,136,902, with grant purposes described as supporting homelessness initiatives.

Key facts about West Virginia Coalition to End Homelessness Inc

In short: West Virginia Coalition to End Homelessness Inc gave $2.1M across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $153K), mostly in West Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
55-0784381
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$2,136,902
Grants made (2025)
14
Average grant
$152,636
Median grant
$135,180
Total assets
$2,571,548
Primary geography
West Virginia (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$2.6M

+24.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$2.1M

Grant Count

14

Avg Grant Size

$153K

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The organization states that its mission is to build partnerships at local, state, and national levels to develop long-term solutions to homelessness and poverty; advocate for public policies addressing the needs of people experiencing homelessness; and work with government, public and private entities, advocates, providers, and consumers to prevent and end homelessness in West Virginia.

The 2025 grants show support for homelessness initiatives. Among its grantees, Project Rainbow says it provides low-barrier emergency shelter, street outreach, and supportive services to people experiencing homelessness in West Virginia. Kanawha Valley Collective describes itself as a collaborative network working to improve homelessness services and remove housing barriers in four West Virginia counties. Raleigh County Community Action says it provides anti-poverty services, including homeless services. NFS Ministries describes its work as providing resources, opportunity, and shelter for people experiencing homelessness through community partnerships.

Grantmaking

In 2025, the organization reported 14 grants totaling $2,136,902. Grant amounts ranged from $30,200 to $262,737, with a median of $135,180. The largest listed awards included Jefferson County Community Ministries ($262,737), Project Rainbow ($260,060), Kanawha Valley Collective ($254,998), YWCA of Charleston ($251,204), and NCWV Community Action Association ($245,002). Each was designated to support homelessness initiatives.

No application instructions, eligibility requirements, or deadlines are provided in the available information.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The organization is based in Bridgeport, West Virginia. Its 2024 filing describes work serving West Virginians statewide. In 2025, 95% of reported grant dollars went to recipients in West Virginia and 5% to recipients in Florida.

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.

Cities

CharlestonMorgantownBeckleyCharles TownClarksburgElkinsFairmontHuntingtonMoorefieldParkersburgTampaWheeling

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$1M$2M$3M0 grants2019 0 grants2020 0 grants2021 0 grants2022 0 grants2023 0 grants2024 14 grants2025

In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $2.1M.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Jefferson County Community Ministries: $263KJefferson County CommunityMinistries$263KProject Rainbow Inc: $260KProject Rainbow Inc$260KKanawha Valley Collective: $255KKanawha Valley Collective$255KYWCA of Charleston: $251KYWCA of Charleston$251KNCWV Community Action Assoc Inc: $245KNCWV Community Action AssocInc$245KGreater Wheeling Coalition for the Homeless: $181KGreater Wheeling Coalition forthe Homeless$181KRaleigh County Community Action: $145KRaleigh County CommunityAction$145KNFS Ministries: $126KNFS Ministries$126KHuntington City Mission: $125KHuntington City Mission$125KLife Hub Inc: $110KLife Hub Inc$110K

The largest 2025 recipient was Jefferson County Community Ministries ($263K). Together the top 10 received $2.0M.

Grant Size Distribution

14 grants across all recorded years

3<$50K1$50–100K6$100–250K4$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 6 grants of 14 (43%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jefferson County Community Ministries Charles Town, WVTo Support Homelessness Initiatives$262,737
Project Rainbow Inc Morgantown, WVTo Support Homelessness Initiatives$260,060
Kanawha Valley Collective Charleston, WVTo Support Homelessness Initiatives$254,998
YWCA of Charleston Charleston, WVTo Support Homelessness Initiatives$251,204
NCWV Community Action Assoc Inc Fairmont, WVTo Support Homelessness Initiatives$245,002
Greater Wheeling Coalition for the Homeless Wheeling, WVTo Support Homelessness Initiatives$180,627
Raleigh County Community Action Beckley, WVTo Support Homelessness Initiatives$144,606
NFS Ministries Parkersburg, WVTo Support Homelessness Initiatives$125,754
Huntington City Mission Huntington, WVTo Support Homelessness Initiatives$125,000
Life Hub Inc Tampa, FLTo Support Homelessness Initiatives$110,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants reported
2025 $2,571,548 $8,343,670 $8,334,879 $2,136,902 across 14 grants
2024 $2,069,956 $6,953,293 $7,067,493 0 grants
2023 $2,331,802 $6,923,640 $6,808,722 0 grants
Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$2.5M$5M$7.5M$10M2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$2,571,548$2,069,956$2,331,802
Revenue$8,343,670$6,953,293$6,923,640
Expenses$8,334,879$7,067,493$6,808,722
Net Investment Income$447$113$32,358

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 21, 2020)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
  3. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2025 filing lists Traci Strickland as president; Alexis McMillan as secretary/treasurer; Michael Pennington and Murphy Poindexter as board members; Zachary Brown as executive director; and Kelly Casto as chief financial officer.

West Virginia Coalition to End Homelessness Inc is led by Zachary Brown, Executive Director on every filing since 2024; 2 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Zachary Brown

    Executive Director

    On filings since 2024

    40 hrs/week

    $86K (2024) → $98K (2025)

  • Traci Strickland

    President

    Board Member → President, 2020

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kelly Casto

    Chief Financial Officer

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $62K (2025)

  • Alexis McMillan

    Secretary & Treasurer

    Board Member → Secretary, 2020

    Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michael Pennington

    Board Member

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Murphy Poindexter

    Board Member

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (14)
  • Former: Amanda Sisson (2024) — COO
  • Former: Amy Chandler (2019–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Francie Roberts Buchanan (2019–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Lisa Badia (2019–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Margaret Taylor (2019–2021) — Board Member
  • Former: David Bott Past Member (2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Jake Bowling Past Member (2021) — Vice President
  • Former: Lisa Sharpe Past Member (2021) — Treasurer
  • Former: David Bott (2019–2020) — Board Member
  • Former: David Cisler (2019–2020) — Board Member
  • Former: Jake Bowling (2019–2020) — Vice President
  • Former: Lisa Sharpe (2019–2020) — Treasurer
  • Former: Blaire Nuzum-Wise (2019) — Board Member
  • Former: Wayne Bailey (2019) — Treasurer

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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

Zachary Brown — Executive Director: $98KZachary BrownExecutive Director$98KKelly Casto — Chief Financial Officer: $62KKelly CastoChief Financial Officer$62K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $98K, to Zachary Brown (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Contact

Mailing address: 110 Cambridge Place, Bridgeport, WV 26330
Phone: (304) 842-9522
Website: https://wvceh.org

Frequently asked questions about West Virginia Coalition to End Homelessness Inc

How much does West Virginia Coalition to End Homelessness Inc give each year?

West Virginia Coalition to End Homelessness Inc gave $2.1M across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.

What is West Virginia Coalition to End Homelessness Inc's typical grant size?

West Virginia Coalition to End Homelessness Inc's median grant in 2025 was $135,180, and its average grant was $152,636, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.

Where does West Virginia Coalition to End Homelessness Inc give grants?

West Virginia Coalition to End Homelessness Inc gives mostly in West Virginia: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charleston, WV (2 grants) and Morgantown, WV (2 grants).

Does West Virginia Coalition to End Homelessness Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on West Virginia Coalition to End Homelessness Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Homelessness Initiatives" (14 grants).

Who are West Virginia Coalition to End Homelessness Inc's largest grantees?

West Virginia Coalition to End Homelessness Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Jefferson County Community Ministries ($262,737), Project Rainbow Inc ($260,060) and Kanawha Valley Collective ($254,998), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is West Virginia Coalition to End Homelessness Inc?

West Virginia Coalition to End Homelessness Inc reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.3M.

What does West Virginia Coalition to End Homelessness Inc fund?

The organization states that its mission is to build partnerships at local, state, and national levels to develop long-term solutions to homelessness and poverty; advocate for public policies addressing the needs of people experiencing homelessness; and work with government, public and private entities, advocates, providers, and consumers to prevent and end homelessness in West Virginia. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from West Virginia Coalition to End Homelessness Inc?

West Virginia Coalition to End Homelessness Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check wvceh.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.

What is West Virginia Coalition to End Homelessness Inc's EIN?

West Virginia Coalition to End Homelessness Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 55-0784381. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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