McDonough Foundation Grant

The McDonough Foundation Grant aims to enhance communities in West Virginia by providing funding to nonprofits focused on social welfare. Prioritizing tax-exempt organizations under IRS Code 501(c)(3), the foundation supports initiatives that address basic human needs. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with applicants limited to one grant per calendar year. This commitment helps local organizations overcome resource limitations and fosters community growth through targeted financial support.

Welcome
The McDonough Foundation started with one goal in mind…to improve the communities within West Virginia.
We strive to find creative ways to achieve our goal by supporting the nonprofits who need it most — those in rural WV with limited resources and challenges in finding networking opportunities that result in grant funding.
What We Fund
Grants will be made primarily in the area of social welfare and shall be tax-exempt organizations as designated under IRS Code, primarily 501(c)(3).
Social Welfare shall be those organizations whose primary function is to serve the general welfare requirements of people whose circumstances in life require that they receive financial or social aid to improve their quality of life.
When We Fund
We fund grant applications on a rolling cycle and do not have a specific grant deadline. Applicants may only receive funding one time during a calendar year.

Eligibility

Grants will be made primarily in the area of social welfare and shall be tax-exempt organizations as designated under IRS Code, primarily 501(c)(3). We only accept requests from organizations in West Virginia and Washington County, Ohio.

Ineligibility

Grants will NOT be made to the following:

National charitable organizations, excepting chapters located in the primary geographical area, which utilize grant monies for specific use in the geographical area.
Government agencies and departments and their projects, the support of which come or should come from government coffers as supplied by taxpayers.Grants shall not be made for political purposes.
Entities that are not recognized as tax-exempt under the Internal Revenue Service codes.
Organizations requesting grants for religious purposes, excepting faith-based charities dedicated to the pursuit of activities covered by the Foundation's Bylaws.
Public or private school clubs, sports, extra-curricular organizations or facilities used primarily for athletics or athletic events.
The funding of individuals or for group travels.