West Virginia State University Research & Development Corporation
To foster, support, and assist in any research and economic development activities consistent with the educational objectives and mission of West Virginia state university.
West Virginia State University Research & Development Corporation at a glance
In short: West Virginia State University Research & Development Corporation gave $3.9M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $3.9M), mostly in West Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,865,884
- +842.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,865,884
- +842.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,865,884
- Total assets
- $8,278,714
- +28.3% 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 State University Research & Development Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was West Virginia State University ($3.9M).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How West Virginia State University Research & Development Corporation gives
- Giving grew 394% 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $410K (2024) to $3.9M (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $3.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia State University Institute, WV | General Assistance | $3,865,884 |
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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 | $8,278,714 | $21,949,840 | $21,431,082 | $3,865,884 | 1 | $1,037 |
| 2024 | $6,455,092 | $16,426,621 | $15,657,473 | $410,267 | 1 | $2,143 |
| 2023 | $4,867,935 | $14,190,615 | $13,064,856 | $491,405 | 1 | $31,165 |
| 2022 | $4,178,465 | $13,215,542 | $12,394,620 | $783,360 | 1 | $-6,206 |
| 2021 | $3,607,003 | $11,111,008 | $9,543,644 | — | — | $-6,632 |
| 2020 | $3,693,090 | $12,870,354 | $10,892,690 | — | — | $572 |
About West Virginia State University Research & Development Corporation
Based on IRS filings
West Virginia State University Research & Development Corporation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Institute, WV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $8.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $3.9M. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
West Virginia State University Research & Development Corporation is led by Kimberly Duff, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 2 of 15 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kimberly Duff
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
37.5 hrs/week
$15K (2023) → $131K (2025)
R. Charles Byers
Chair
Member → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Fuller
Director
Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean Collins
Director
Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Lipscomb
Director
Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Sullivan
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ericke Cage
Director
Wvsu President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Wallace
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Claire Wallace
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ian Flores
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Williams
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Logan Stone
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ami Smith
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$136K (2020) → $182K (2025)
Michael Harris
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Beckvold
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (25)
- Former: Paige Carney (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Justin McAllister (2023–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Stephen Seitz (2021–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Graziele Preterotto (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Judith Carney Salgado (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Desirae Ledesma (2023) — Director
- Former: Drjohn Fuller (2023) — Director
- Former: Michael Fultz (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Christina Dalton (2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Jose Ulises Toledo (2020–2021) — Chair
- Former: Kristi Williams (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Patricia Schumann (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Armando Pacheco Valenciana (2021) — Member
- Former: Bryle H Hatch (2021) — Member
- Former: Nicole Pride (2021) — Wvsu President
- Former: Sharon Warren-Cook (2021) — Member
- Former: Zedan Martin (2021) — Member
- Former: Anthony L. Jenkins (2020) — Wvsu President
- Former: Burnetta Gamble-Dillard (2020) — Chair
- Former: Deneia Thomas (2020) — Member
- Former: Gail Pitchford (2020) — Secretary
- Former: John Ojeogwu (2020) — Member
- Former: Kumara Jayasuriya (2020) — Former Vice Chair
- Former: Orlando McMeans (2020) — Former Chair
- Former: Yvette Underdue Murph (2020) — 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 $182K, to Dr Ami Smith (Vice Chair). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about West Virginia State University Research & Development Corporation
How much does West Virginia State University Research & Development Corporation give each year?
West Virginia State University Research & Development Corporation gave $3.9M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $410K across 1 grant.
How large is West Virginia State University Research & Development Corporation?
West Virginia State University Research & Development Corporation reported $8.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $21.9M.
What is West Virginia State University Research & Development Corporation?
West Virginia State University Research & Development Corporation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Institute, WV. It holds $8.3M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does West Virginia State University Research & Development Corporation operate?
West Virginia State University Research & Development Corporation has awarded grants in West Virginia.
What is West Virginia State University Research & Development Corporation's EIN?
West Virginia State University Research & Development Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 55-0708567. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 30, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 19, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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