West Virginia Highlands Conservancy Inc
Promotes, encourages and works for the conservation and appreciation of the natural resources of West Virginia
West Virginia Highlands Conservancy Inc at a glance
In short: West Virginia Highlands Conservancy Inc gave $28K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $27,975
- -42.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,988
- -14.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,988
- Total assets
- $1,626,446
- +3.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to West Virginia Highlands Conservancy Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from West Virginia Highlands Conservancy Inc
Who West Virginia Highlands Conservancy Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Allegheny Blue Alliance ($19K). Together the top 2 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How West Virginia Highlands Conservancy Inc gives
- Giving fell 33% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2024) to $81K (2020). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Allegheny Blue Alliance Monterey, VA | Conservation Hub Project | $18,750 |
| WV Environmental Council Charleston, WV | Environmental public policy monitoring | $9,225 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,626,446 | $278,254 | $251,723 | $27,975 | 2 | $92,197 |
| 2023 | $1,569,717 | $194,514 | $270,074 | $49,000 | 3 | $54,422 |
| 2022 | $1,612,332 | $118,473 | $192,296 | $32,500 | 1 | $18,454 |
| 2021 | $1,742,598 | $953,418 | $232,980 | $42,000 | 2 | $21,572 |
| 2020 | $996,050 | $204,287 | $270,507 | $81,000 | 2 | $15,867 |
About West Virginia Highlands Conservancy Inc
Based on IRS filings
West Virginia Highlands Conservancy Inc is a public charity, based in Charleston, WV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $28K. Net investment income was $92K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
West Virginia Highlands Conservancy Inc is led by Marilyn Shoenfeld, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 14 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marilyn Shoenfeld
President
Senior Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Ellis
Director
Past President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hugh Rogers
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jackie Burns
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Gundrum
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randy Kesling
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Webb
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Buff Rodman
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Rogers Rosenblum
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Young
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George Hack
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John McFerrin
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Thomas
Past President
President → Past President, 2023
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Luanne McGovern
Senior Vice President
Director → Senior Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Bob Marshall (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Kent Karriker (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Cindy Rank (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Randy Rumer (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Campbell Moore (2022) — Director
- Former: Dave Ruediger (2022) — Director
- Former: George Beetham (2022) — Director
- Former: Jeff Witten (2022) — Director
- Former: David Saville (2021) — Director
- Former: Ellie Bell (2020) — Director
- Former: Frank Young (2020) — Vice President State Affairs
- Former: Jim Van Gundy (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 West Virginia Highlands Conservancy Inc
How much does West Virginia Highlands Conservancy Inc give each year?
West Virginia Highlands Conservancy Inc gave $28K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $49K across 3 grants.
How large is West Virginia Highlands Conservancy Inc?
West Virginia Highlands Conservancy Inc reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $278K.
Where does West Virginia Highlands Conservancy Inc operate?
West Virginia Highlands Conservancy Inc has awarded grants in Virginia, West Virginia.
What is West Virginia Highlands Conservancy Inc's EIN?
West Virginia Highlands Conservancy Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 55-0523780. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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