West Virginia Community Action Partnersh
West Virginia community action partnership is an alliance of community action agencies that supports and strengthens our members, advocates for low-income and families and promotes partnerships.
West Virginia Community Action Partnersh at a glance
In short: West Virginia Community Action Partnersh gave $3.4M across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $382K), mostly in West Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,437,536
- +11.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $381,948
- -1.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $360,282
- Total assets
- $918,108
- +21.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who West Virginia Community Action Partnersh funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Southwestern CAC Inc ($891K). Together the top 9 received $3.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 17 grants of 43 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How West Virginia Community Action Partnersh gives
- Giving grew 32% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.9M (2019) to $3.4M (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $3.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern CAC Inc Huntington, WV | Veterans Assistance | $891,298 |
| Mountain Cap of WV Inc Buckhannon, WV | Veterans Assistance | $606,483 |
| Eastern West Virginia CAA Moorefield, WV | Veterans Assistance | $481,402 |
| North Central WV CAA Inc Fairmont, WV | Veterans Assistance | $370,996 |
| Coalfield Cap Inc Williamson, WV | Veterans Assistance | $360,282 |
| Telemon Corporation Martinsburg, WV | Veterans Assistance | $280,837 |
| Pride Community Service Inc Logan, WV | Veterans Assistance | $166,106 |
| Change Inc Weirton, WV | Veterans Assistance | $140,652 |
| Legal Aid of West Virginia Inc Charleston, WV | Veterans Assistance | $139,480 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $918,108 | $5,049,730 | $4,976,696 | $3,437,536 | 9 | $1,773 |
| 2024 | $758,827 | $4,628,825 | $4,591,200 | $3,096,266 | 8 | $1,408 |
| 2023 | $714,935 | $4,273,228 | $4,264,187 | $2,885,153 | 9 | $940 |
| 2022 | $631,507 | $3,873,141 | $3,809,253 | $2,594,999 | 9 | $260 |
| 2021 | $514,969 | $3,682,058 | $3,699,420 | $2,824,367 | 8 | $310 |
| 2020 | $411,732 | $3,006,309 | $3,019,687 | $2,176,270 | 18 | $407 |
| 2019 | $479,582 | $2,932,576 | $2,922,174 | $1,925,707 | 9 | $476 |
About West Virginia Community Action Partnersh
Based on IRS filings
West Virginia Community Action Partnersh is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Charleston, WV. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $918K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $3.4M. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
West Virginia Community Action Partnersh is led by Mary Chipps, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 1 of 16 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary Chipps
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$65K (2019) → $85K (2025)
Matthew Hinkle
President
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Angela Williams
Member
President → Member, 2020
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Dreama Padgett
Past President
Secretary → President, 2020
President → Past President, 2025
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Dwight Coburn
Vice President
Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
Secretary & Treasurer → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jennie Shriner
Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Kathy McMurray
Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Lisha Whitt
Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Mary Turner
Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Michelle Barber
Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Patricia McFarland
Secretary & Treasurer
Member → Secretary & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Tim Salmons
Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Crystal Alonso
Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Lisa Mowry
Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Barbara Annie Norrod
Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Philip Keith
Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Carl Olian II (2019–2023) — Member
- Former: Shannon Cunningham-Snead (2019–2023) — Member
- Former: Judy Raveaux (2019–2021) — Member
- Former: Ron Cantley (2019–2020) — Member
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
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $85K, to Mary Chipps (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about West Virginia Community Action Partnersh
How much does West Virginia Community Action Partnersh give each year?
West Virginia Community Action Partnersh gave $3.4M across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $3.1M across 8 grants.
What is West Virginia Community Action Partnersh's typical grant size?
West Virginia Community Action Partnersh's median grant in 2025 was $360,282, and its average grant was $381,948, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does West Virginia Community Action Partnersh give grants?
West Virginia Community Action Partnersh gives mostly in West Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does West Virginia Community Action Partnersh give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on West Virginia Community Action Partnersh's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Veterans Assistance" (9 grants).
Who are West Virginia Community Action Partnersh's largest grantees?
West Virginia Community Action Partnersh's largest 2025 grantees include Southwestern CAC Inc ($891,298), Mountain Cap of WV Inc ($606,483) and Eastern West Virginia CAA ($481,402), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is West Virginia Community Action Partnersh?
West Virginia Community Action Partnersh reported $918K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.0M.
What is West Virginia Community Action Partnersh?
West Virginia Community Action Partnersh is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Charleston, WV. It holds $918K in total assets as of 2025.
What is West Virginia Community Action Partnersh's EIN?
West Virginia Community Action Partnersh's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 55-0601592. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 31, 2025)
Live grants for the work West Virginia Community Action Partnersh funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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