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Deadline

Rolling / Open

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Foundation

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Geography

  • Based in the United States

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Causes not supported include:Political candidates, committees or organizations.
  • Not eligible: Those not recognized as charitable by the Internal Revenue Service code section 501(c)(3).
  • Not eligible: Organizations that discriminate against people because of age, race, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, ethnicity or national origin; or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
  • Not eligible: Those that serve only their own memberships (such as fraternal, labor, social or religious organizations).

Overview

The Encova Foundation of West Virginia is dedicated to improving communities by supporting local causes that align with the values of its associates and policyholders. They focus on health, education, and wellness, emphasizing the importance of children's success. Organizations applying for grants must be U.S.-based and verified as charitable. Preference is given to initiatives impacting health and education, especially those involving Encova associates as active participants.

The Encova Foundations
Encova aspires to be an outstanding corporate citizen in all locations and markets we serve. Through the Encova Foundation of Ohio and the Encova Foundation of West Virginia, we support local causes that are strategically managed and mirror the values and interests of our associates, agents and policyholders. We commit to causes greater than ourselves and partner with organizations that truly transform lives.
The Encova foundations focus on improving communities and families, promoting education and encouraging wellness.

Eligibility

When an organization applies for a grant through the Encova Foundation of West Virginia, the group must show that the organization is based in the United States and is classified as legitimate through the federal government with a verifiable tax identification number.

Ineligibility

Causes not supported include:Political candidates, committees or organizations.Those not recognized as charitable by the Internal Revenue Service code section 501(c)(3).Organizations that discriminate against people because of age, race, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, ethnicity or national origin; or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.Those that serve only their own memberships (such as fraternal, labor, social or religious organizations).

What Encova Foundation of West Virginia actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024
89
Total given
$2.27M
Median grant
$5,000
Range
$500–$450K
  • By dollars: West Virginia 97%, Ohio 2%, Texas <1%. Top recipient cities: Charleston, WV; Huntington, WV; Morgantown, WV.
  • 2% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 52% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Marshall University Foundation Incorporation · Huntington, WV

    Used by the jun harless center to pay monthly invoices for each targeted county in…

    $450K

  • WVU Foundation · Morgantown, WV

    Rockefeller neuroscience institute 2nd payment - 2025

    $400K

  • University of Charleston · Charleston, WV

    Rehabilitation science and athletic training center

    $250K

  • Legal Aid of West Virginia · Charleston, WV

    Legal service and behavorial support programs

    $100K

  • Wing 2 Wing Foundation · Huntington, WV

    Summit sponsorship

    $100K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Education
  • Community health
  • Wellness

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