West Virginia Independent Colleges and Universities Inc
The mission of wvicu is to advance collectively the interests of West Virginia's independent colleges and universities and their students.
West Virginia Independent Colleges and Universities Inc at a glance
In short: West Virginia Independent Colleges and Universities Inc gave $438K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $73K), mostly in West Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $437,574
- +2.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $72,929
- +2.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $73,596
- Total assets
- $4,160,682
- +22.7% 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 Independent Colleges and Universities Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bethany College ($83K). Together the top 6 received $438K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 28 grants of 33 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How West Virginia Independent Colleges and Universities Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $400K (2023) to $704K (2020). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $438K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bethany College Bethany, WV | Support of Operations | $82,596 |
| Wheeling University Wheeling, WV | Support of Operations | $79,595 |
| University of Charleston Charleston, WV | Support of Operations | $79,096 |
| Appalachian Bible College Mt Hope, WV | Support of Operations | $68,095 |
| Davis & Elkins College Elkins, WV | Support of Operations | $64,096 |
| West Virginia Wesleyan College Buckhannon, WV | Support of Operations | $64,096 |
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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 | $4,160,682 | $982,887 | $587,681 | $437,574 | 6 | $30,074 |
| 2024 | $3,392,277 | $490,029 | $618,167 | $427,521 | 6 | $29,245 |
| 2023 | $3,284,717 | $442,587 | $555,750 | $399,991 | 6 | $23,128 |
| 2022 | $3,092,498 | $1,011,077 | $602,824 | $457,651 | 7 | $43,703 |
| 2021 | $3,190,270 | $493,971 | $605,667 | $403,689 | 8 | $38,137 |
| 2020 | $3,025,972 | $467,433 | $859,498 | $703,601 | 8 | $21,668 |
About West Virginia Independent Colleges and Universities Inc
Based on IRS filings
West Virginia Independent Colleges and Universities Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Charleston, WV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $438K. Net investment income was $30K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
West Virginia Independent Colleges and Universities Inc is led by Ben Beakes, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 14 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ben Beakes
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Wood
Chairman - Davis & Elkins
Vice Chairman - Academic → Chairman - Davis & Elkins College, 2023
Chairman - Davis & Elkins College → Chairman - Davis & Elkins, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Anderson
Member - Appalachian Bible
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Mohan
Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John McCuskey
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martin S. Roth
Vice Chairman - University of Charleston
Vice Chairman - University of Charleston → Vice Chairman - University, 2024
Vice Chairman - University → Vice Chairman - University of Charleston, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Deniker
Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Sporck
Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Moore
Member - Wv Wesleyan Colle
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Caridi
Member - Bethany College
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Hardesty
Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dianna Vargo
Member - Wheeling Universi
Member - Wheeling University → Member - Wheeling Universi, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rossitsa Getskova
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Taylor Nutting Gurbacs
Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Cameron Nutting Williams (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Ginny Favede (2020–2022) — Member - Wheeling Universi
- Former: Julie Gurtis (2020–2022) — Executive Vice President & Chief Banking Officer
- Former: Tim Barry (2020–2022) — Chairman - Alderson Broaddus
- Former: Frank Baer (2020) — Vice Chairman - Business
- Former: Joel Thierstein (2020) — Member - Wv Wesleyan Colle
- Former: Michael Ross (2020) — Member - Ohio Valley Unive
- Former: Pete Holloway (2020) — Member
- Former: Tamara Rodenburg (2020) — Member - Bethany College
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 West Virginia Independent Colleges and Universities Inc
How much does West Virginia Independent Colleges and Universities Inc give each year?
West Virginia Independent Colleges and Universities Inc gave $438K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $428K across 6 grants.
What is West Virginia Independent Colleges and Universities Inc's typical grant size?
West Virginia Independent Colleges and Universities Inc's median grant in 2025 was $73,596, and its average grant was $72,929, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does West Virginia Independent Colleges and Universities Inc give grants?
West Virginia Independent Colleges and Universities Inc gives mostly in West Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does West Virginia Independent Colleges and Universities Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on West Virginia Independent Colleges and Universities Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support of Operations" (6 grants).
Who are West Virginia Independent Colleges and Universities Inc's largest grantees?
West Virginia Independent Colleges and Universities Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Bethany College ($82,596), Wheeling University ($79,595) and University of Charleston ($79,096), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is West Virginia Independent Colleges and Universities Inc?
West Virginia Independent Colleges and Universities Inc reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $983K.
What is West Virginia Independent Colleges and Universities Inc?
West Virginia Independent Colleges and Universities Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Charleston, WV. It holds $4.2M in total assets as of 2025.
What is West Virginia Independent Colleges and Universities Inc's EIN?
West Virginia Independent Colleges and Universities Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 55-0465880. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 3, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 24, 2026)
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