West Virginia First Foundation Inc
An individual recipient First Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in Bridgeport, an individual recipient It is a private nonprofit established to receive and distribute opioid settlement funds, with a mission to help West Virginians prevent substance use disorder, support recovery, and save lives.
West Virginia First Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: West Virginia First Foundation Inc gave $8.5M across 132 grants in 2025 (avg $65K), mostly in West Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $8,524,035
- Grants made (2025)
- 132
- Average grant
- $64,576
- Median grant
- $48,444
- Total assets
- $304,336,334
- +35.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (99% 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 West Virginia First Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2024 filing says to contact the foundation by letter; it lists no deadline and says awards must be used for approved purposes.
- Contact
Application contact: West Virginia First Foundation Inc
Mailing address: 600 Marketplace Ave Suite 106, Bridgeport, WV 26330
Phone: (304) 345-1151
Website: https://www.wvfirst.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who West Virginia First Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was North Star Child Advocacy Center ($432K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $3.1M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($21,498), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
132 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 132 (53%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its work as statewide and says it distributes funds across six an individual recipient regions. In filing year 2025, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in an individual recipient and 1% to recipients in Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 132 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 132 grants totaling $8.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Star Child Advocacy Center Parkersburg, WV | CAC/PPW | $288,000 |
| Southern WV Fellowship Home Inc Beckley, WV | Transitional/Recovery | $263,520 |
| Berkeley County Commission Martinsburg, WV | Diversion/Interdiction | $250,258 |
| Prestera Center for MHS Inc Barboursville, WV | Diversion/Interdiction | $190,070 |
| City of Wheeling Wheeling, WV | Diversion/Interdiction | $185,453 |
| Valley Comprehensive Community MHC Morgantown, WV | Diversion/Interdiction | $177,964 |
| Seed Sower Inc Meadow Bridge, WV | Youth Prevention/Workforce | $177,120 |
| WV Perinatal Partnership Inc Charleston, WV | CAC/PPW | $169,089 |
| National Youth Advocate Program Fairmont, WV | Youth Prevention/Workforce | $167,140 |
| Hampshire County Pathways DBA WVCOR Romney, WV | Transitional/Recovery | $160,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $304,336,334 | $91,000,225 | $10,918,561 | $8,524,035 | 132 | $8,524,035 | $8,421,614 |
| 2024 | $224,231,574 | $224,518,398 | $293,560 | — | — | — | $7,018,398 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is “Empowering West Virginians to prevent substance use disorder, support recovery, and save lives.” Its stated priorities include evidence-based prevention, treatment, and recovery; youth prevention; investing in communities with unmet needs and rising overdoses; and measurable outcomes. Its 2024 filing describes approved purposes as including treatment access, prevention strategies and education, enforcement to curtail drug sales and use, efforts to decrease opioid oversupply, and recovery services provided by qualified providers.
Examples of supported organizations show a range of work connected to these priorities. North Star Child Advocacy Center says its mission is to protect and serve abused children through coordinated investigation and support. Seed Sower says it provides housing, recovery services, and transportation to adults in recovery. WV Perinatal Partnership says it works to improve health outcomes for pregnant women and their babies in an individual recipient Semper Liberi says it provides transitional resources for people in early recovery.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 132 grants totaling $8,524,035. Awards ranged from $1,292 to $288,000, with a median grant of $48,444. The largest reported awards included $288,000 to North Star Child Advocacy Center for CAC/PPW; $263,520 to Southern WV Fellowship Home for transitional/recovery; $250,258 to Berkeley County Commission for diversion/interdiction; and $190,070 to Prestera Center for MHS for diversion/interdiction. Other notable grants included $177,120 to Seed Sower for youth prevention/workforce, $169,089 to WV Perinatal Partnership for CAC/PPW, and $160,000 each to Hampshire County Pathways and Semper Liberi for transitional/recovery.
The foundation’s website says its grantmaking began with the Initial Opportunity Grant in 2024, followed by the Momentum Initiative Grant in 2025. It lists June 1, 2026, as the launch date for the Community Catalyst Grant; that date has passed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Matthew L. Harvey as president. It lists Steven L. Corder MD, Tim Czaja, Tom Joyce, Dr. Matthew Christiansen, Dr. Michael Tony Kelly, Alys M. Smith, Jeff S. Sandy, and Gregory A. Duckworth as board members. Jonathan A. Board is listed as “Executive DI.”
West Virginia First Foundation Inc is led by Matthew L. Harvey, President on every filing since 2024; 2 of 12 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Matthew L. Harvey
President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Anthony Woods
CFO
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$121K (2025)
Jonathan A. Board
Executive Di
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$35K (2024) → $257K (2025)
Alys M. Smith
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Dora L. Stutler
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Gregory A. Duckworth
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Jeff S. Sandy
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Matthew Christiansen
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Michael Tony Kelly
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Steven L. Corder MD
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Tim Czaja
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Tom Joyce
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 $257K, to Jonathan a Board (Executive Di). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about West Virginia First Foundation Inc
How much does West Virginia First Foundation Inc give each year?
West Virginia First Foundation Inc gave $8.5M across 132 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is West Virginia First Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
West Virginia First Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $48,444, and its average grant was $64,576, across 132 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does West Virginia First Foundation Inc give grants?
West Virginia First Foundation Inc gives mostly in West Virginia: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Morgantown, WV (17 grants), Charleston, WV (12 grants), Parkersburg, WV (10 grants) and Martinsburg, WV (7 grants).
Does West Virginia First Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 132 grants with a stated purpose on West Virginia First Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Youth Prevention/Workforce" (43 grants), "Diversion/Interdiction" (41 grants) and "CAC/PPW" (28 grants).
Who are West Virginia First Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
West Virginia First Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include North Star Child Advocacy Center ($432,000 across 2 grants), Southern WV Fellowship Home Inc ($395,280 across 2 grants) and Berkeley County Commission ($375,387 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($21,498), which are not listed by name. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is West Virginia First Foundation Inc?
West Virginia First Foundation Inc reported $304.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $91.0M.
What does West Virginia First Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is “Empowering West Virginians to prevent substance use disorder, support recovery, and save lives.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from West Virginia First Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says to contact the foundation by letter; it lists no deadline and says awards must be used for approved purposes. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is West Virginia First Foundation Inc's EIN?
West Virginia First Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-4018392. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024
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