Pleasants Community Foundation Grants

The Pleasants Community Foundation, established in 2000, enhances the quality of life in Pleasants County, West Virginia, through charitable giving. With over 56 funds exceeding $3 million, it supports scholarships for local high school graduates and community organizations. The Foundation's grants address various community needs, from library resources to emergency equipment for fire departments. Organizations seeking assistance can apply for funding directly through their website. This commitment reflects the Foundation's role in fostering local philanthropy and community development.

Our Foundation
The Pleasants Community Foundation began in 2000 as an affiliate of another large multi-county community foundation. Community leaders sought to enhance the quality of life in Pleasants County through charitable giving. As the Foundation grew, it became an independent organization in 2005. By offering charitable giving opportunities, the PCF makes local philanthropy easier and more effective.
The PCF is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation organized under the laws of West Virginia. It is registered charitable organization with the West Virginia Secretary of State.
What types of funds do we have?
The Foundation currently manages 56 funds valued in excess of $3 million. Of those funds, half are scholarship funds with the majority awarded to graduating seniors at St. Marys High School. However, the Foundation does manage one scholarship fund for graduates of Tyler County High School and two for graduates of Doddridge County High School. In addition, a number of scholarships have been established for students who are already in college or in graduate school.
Many organizations created funds with the Foundation to generate income. These include the Pleasants County 4-H Foundation, the Pleasants County Public Library, Habitat for Humanity, the Boys & Girls Club of Pleasants County, and the Humane Society. Additional funds have been created to support the needs of community organizations, schools, and individuals through grants.
Finally, several Pleasants County cemeteries have endowment funds to generate income needed for maintenance.
Our Pleasants County, WV, grants help our community in a number of ways – from providing audio books for our library to emergency equipment for our local fire departments. If your organization has a need, click here to apply online.