PM Company's Spirit of Giving Grant

PM Company's Spirit of Giving Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Parkersburg Area Community Foundation
Last Updated: July 05, 2025

Summary

The PM Company's Spirit of Giving is a charitable initiative founded in 2007 by Pat Minnite Sr., aimed at supporting local nonprofits in the Mid-Ohio Valley, particularly in Wood County, WV, and Washington County, OH. Through grants, this program addresses the needs of vulnerable populations, fostering community well-being. Originating from a holiday gift tradition, it now channels resources into meaningful contributions, aligning with the mission of enhancing local philanthropic efforts and positively impacting the community.

Overview

Parkersburg Area Community Foundation (PACF) works to provide regional leadership and develop philanthropic resources to meet the needs of an 11-county service area: Calhoun, Doddridge, Gilmer, Jackson, Mason, Pleasants, Ritchie, Roane, Wirt, and Wood counties in West Virginia, and Washington County, Ohio. PM Company's Spirit of Giving The PM Company's Spirit of Giving is a charitable initiative started in 2007 by Pat Minnite Sr. to support local charities and nonprofit organizations, particularly in the Mid-Ohio Valley area. The program is designed to provide financial grants to organizations serving vulnerable and underserved populations primarily in Wood County, West Virginia, and Washington County, Ohio, where The PM Company does most of its business The Spirit of Giving Story The Spirit of Giving fund was created by Pat Minnite, Sr., at the Parkersburg Area Community Foundation in 2007 as a source to benefit local charitable efforts and non-profit organizations through grants. It took on a life of its own when it became the focus of our annual Christmas party at the Grand Pointe Conference and Reception Center. Once upon a time, The PM Company sent cards, chocolates, and other typical gifts to our associates during the holidays. Then it occurred to us that the money spent on those tokens of appreciation could go further, and be more meaningful, if we all came together to celebrate the true meaning of the season. We asked our tenants, vendors, and business partners to join us in collecting donations of goods and dollars for several local groups who serve those in need, and the Spirit of Giving was born. Past Projects The fund supports a wide range of local nonprofit efforts, from health and welfare to education and family services, aligning with The PM Company's mission to give back positively to the community.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The applying organization must be a recognized 501(C)(3) group serving the vulnerable and underserved populations in Wood County, WV, and/or Washington County, OH, where the PM Company primarily does business.