Lewis McManus Memorial Fund - Education for Disadvantaged Youth Grant

Q: When is the deadline for Lewis McManus Memorial Fund - Education for Disadvantaged Youth Grant?

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Beckley Area Foundation Inc

Foundation Grants for Nonprofits Grants for Education Grants for Youth Programs

Funding Amount

Up to US $9,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

The Foundation considers grant requests from organizations which are:Designated as a non-profit under Section 501-c-3 of the Internal Revenue Code or is a public institution, school or municipality.

Geography

In Raleigh County

Other requirements

Project or program must be completed by February 28, 2025.

Overview

The Lewis McManus Memorial Fund, established by the Beckley Area Foundation, aims to enhance educational opportunities for disadvantaged youth in Raleigh County. With a total of $11,500 available for grants, the fund supports innovative educational initiatives and programs. Organizations eligible for funding must be recognized as non-profits and demonstrate a commitment to serving local youth. The fund honors Lewis McManus, a notable community leader and educator, ensuring his legacy impacts future generations.

It began with a gift of $1.1 million from the Dr. BAF assets have grown to over $60 million more than 500 different funds managed by our three trustee banks.
Since its inception, BAF has distributed over $21 million to charities and other worthy projects in the fields of education, public recreation, health & human services, the arts, animal services and beautification.
This fund has $11,500 available to award.

Eligibility

The Foundation considers grant requests from organizations which are:Designated as a non-profit under Section 501-c-3 of the Internal Revenue Code or is a public institution, school or municipality. Programs funded must support education initiatives and programs for disadvantaged youth in Raleigh County.Project or program must be completed by February 28, 2025.

What Beckley Area Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 81
Total given: $1.78M
Median grant: $10K
Range: $5,042–$142K

By dollars: West Virginia 90%, Ohio 3%, Virginia 2%. Top recipient cities: Beckley, WV; Charleston, WV; Oak Hill, WV.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
41% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

City of Beckley - Bill Withers Project · Beckley, WV

Project support

$142K
Humane Society of Raleigh County · Beckley, WV

Annual distribution and spay / neuter program

$117K
Raleigh County Veterans Museum · Beckley, WV

Program support

$89K
Hospice of Southern West Virginia Inc · Beckley, WV

Annual distribution and progam support

$71K
Beckley Presbyterian Church · Beckley, WV

Annual distribution

$64K