West Virginia Rivers Coalition Inc
To promote safe and healthy waters for all in West Virginia, primarily through water policy advocacy. The organization provides public education and informational resources.
West Virginia Rivers Coalition Inc at a glance
In short: West Virginia Rivers Coalition Inc gave $60K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $60K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $59,643
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $59,643
- Median grant
- $59,643
- Total assets
- $4,848,583
- +7.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (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 Rivers Coalition Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fair Shake Environmental Legal Services ($60K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2021) to $60K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $60K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fair Shake Environmental Legal Services Pittsburgh, PA | Facilitation and training services to support the development of pfas action plans in multiple wv communities, as outlined in the state of West Virginia's government to government grant from the U.S. envrionmental protection agency | $59,643 |
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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 | $4,848,583 | $1,943,638 | $1,480,013 | $59,643 | 1 | $157,317 |
| 2024 | $4,525,522 | $1,589,300 | $1,138,156 | — | — | $171,902 |
| 2023 | $3,901,586 | $1,335,400 | $919,356 | — | — | $63,170 |
| 2022 | $2,633,085 | $870,917 | $793,614 | $9,075 | Total only | $-74,343 |
| 2021 | $2,316,962 | $1,292,115 | $552,949 | $7,500 | Total only | $-2,591 |
| 2020 | $1,048,109 | $551,470 | $444,812 | $10,000 | Total only | $1,103 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About West Virginia Rivers Coalition Inc
Based on IRS filings
West Virginia Rivers Coalition Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Charleston, WV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $60K. Net investment income was $157K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
West Virginia Rivers Coalition Inc is led by Jennie Smith, Executive Director since 2025 (on filings since 2024); 3 of 14 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jennie Smith
Executive Director
Executive Director Starting September → Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$32K (2024) → $103K (2025)
Mac Thornton
Chair
Board Member → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Cunningham-Snead
Director of Finance & Operations
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$77K (2025)
Autumn Crowe
Deputy Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$80K (2025)
Ed Gertler
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Breuer
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shawn R. Romano
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Hawkins
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Sass
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Estrada
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Betsy Pyle
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danny Twiley
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Bassage
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Gaujot
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Margot Stiles (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Angie Rosser (2024) — Executive Director
- Former: Angela Rosser (2020–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Chrissy Zeltner (2020–2023) — Chair
- Former: Dave Ruediger (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Rachel Tompkins (2020–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Turner Sharp (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Nancy Ward (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Eric Eagle (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Sawyer (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Nick Smith (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Talley Sergent (2021) — Board Member
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $103K, to Jennie Smith (Executive Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about West Virginia Rivers Coalition Inc
How much does West Virginia Rivers Coalition Inc give each year?
West Virginia Rivers Coalition Inc gave $60K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is West Virginia Rivers Coalition Inc?
West Virginia Rivers Coalition Inc reported $4.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.9M.
What is West Virginia Rivers Coalition Inc?
West Virginia Rivers Coalition Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Charleston, WV. It holds $4.8M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does West Virginia Rivers Coalition Inc operate?
West Virginia Rivers Coalition Inc has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is West Virginia Rivers Coalition Inc's EIN?
West Virginia Rivers Coalition Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1736621. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 9, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
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