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Overview

Women's Giving Circle

Overview: Initiative of Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley seeking to empower through philanthropy by making strategic, research-based grants supporting projects serving women and girls.

Geographic Scope: Ohio Valley region served by Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley

Funding Focus: Projects and programs serving women and girls

Membership & Community Building: Building community of philanthropists and creating legacy to address needs of women and girls

Program History:

  • Total grantmaking history: Over $475,000 awarded to projects supporting women and girls

  • Recent grant cycle (2023): $42,070.50 awarded across 12 organizations
  • Recent Award Examples (2023):

  • Art enrichment, camp opportunities, female empowerment, lifeguard training, health initiatives, STEM education, agricultural health programs
  • Contact Information:

  • Phone: 304-242-3144

  • Website: www.cfov.org - click on Giving tab

  • To learn about membership: call 304-242-3144 or visit www.cfov.org
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    • For membership information and how to participate: 304-242-3144
    • Visit www.cfov.org and click on Giving tab

    What Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

    Grants in 2025
    119
    Total given
    $3.2M
    Median grant
    $14K
    Range
    $5,367–$399K
    • By dollars: West Virginia 86%, Ohio 10%, North Carolina 2%. Top recipient cities: Wheeling, WV; Middlebourne, WV; St Clairsville, OH.
    • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
    • 30% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

    Example grants

    • Wvu Foundation Inc · Morgantown, WV

      Health, physical/mental; disease/disorder

      $399K

    • United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley · Wheeling, WV

      Social service

      $210K

    • Camp Kno Koma · Morgantown, WV

      Recreation/sports

      $209K

    • Wheeling Health Right Inc · Wheeling, WV

      Health, physical/mental; disease/disorder

      $132K

    • Middlebourne Parks & Recreation Facilities · Middlebourne, WV

      Recreation/sports

      $100K

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

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    womennonprofitsyouth-programs

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