Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

From the program guidelines: “…Revenue Service as a 501(c)3 tax-exempt, charitable organizationPlease only submit one application annually”

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Geography

  • Located within the Peoples Bank footprint of Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Virginia, Washington D

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • Please only submit one application annually

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Freelance
  • Not eligible: Third party grant writers
  • Not eligible: Request should not be for payroll, salaries or stipends

Overview

The Peoples Bank Foundation Grant aims to create a significant impact in local communities by providing financial support to nonprofit organizations. With over 20 years of service, the foundation has awarded more than $7.5 million in grants and scholarships across several states. It prioritizes initiatives that assist low to moderate-income individuals and families, encouraging organizations within its footprint to apply for funding to enhance their community-focused programs.

Fostering a lasting impact.
For over 20 years, the Peoples Bank Foundation has been dedicated to making a positive difference in the communities we serve, granting millions to nonprofit organizations in Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C. Since its inception in 2003, the Foundation has awarded over $7.5 million in grants and scholarships.Let us help you.
Foundation contributions are distributed across all segments of our communities to foster a lasting impact, and we continue to increase our support of local programs that help low to moderate-income individuals and families.

Eligibility

To quality for consideration of a grant, an organization: Should be located within the Peoples Bank footprint of Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Virginia, Washington D.C., or Maryland, as well as Burlington, Vermont (home to North Star Leasing) and Excelsior, Minnesota (home to Vantage Financial, LLC)Approved by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)3 tax-exempt, charitable organizationPlease only submit one application annually
We only accept grant requests directly from the 501(c)(3) organization who is seeking the grant.

Ineligibility

We do not accept grants from freelance or third party grant writers.Request should not be for payroll, salaries or stipends

What Peoples Bank Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025
253
Total given
$734K
Median grant
$2,000
Range
$500–$39K
  • By dollars: Ohio 51%, Kentucky 16%, West Virginia 16%. Top recipient cities: Marietta, OH; Washington, DC; Parkersburg, WV.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 55% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Marietta College · Marietta, OH

    Program support

    $39K

  • Foundation for Appalachian Ohio · Nelsonville, OH

    Support of organizations

    $30K

  • Memorial Health Foundation · Marietta, OH

    Program support

    $25K

  • WSCC Foundation · Marietta, OH

    Program support

    $25K

  • Muskingum Valley Health Centers · Malta, OH

    Program support

    $15K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Community services
  • Foundation

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