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Sister Eileen C. Catterson, M.D. Scholarship Grant

Beckley Area Foundation Inc

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Overview

The Sister Eileen C. Catterson, M.D. Scholarship, managed by the Beckley Area Foundation, supports local students pursuing higher education. Established to honor Sister Eileen's legacy, this scholarship provides financial aid to assist with educational expenses. It aims to encourage students to achieve their academic and professional goals while fostering a positive impact on their communities.

Beckley Area Foundation
The Beckley Area Foundation (BAF) is a community foundation dedicated to inspiring and facilitating charitable giving that advances and strengthens communities across southern West Virginia. Founded in 1985, the Foundation connects donors, nonprofits, and community partners to support local needs through grants, scholarships, and philanthropic initiatives. Its funding priorities include education and scholarships, health and human services, public recreation, the arts, environmental initiatives, animal welfare, and community improvement projects that address local needs and promote sustainable community development.
The Sister Eileen C. Catterson, M.D. Scholarship provides financial assistance to students pursuing higher education and is administered through the Beckley Area Foundation. The scholarship was established to honor the legacy of Sister Eileen C. Catterson, M.D., and supports students from the local region who demonstrate commitment to furthering their education. Awards help offset educational expenses and encourage students to pursue academic and professional goals while contributing positively to their communities.

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

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

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education

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