Friends of Blackwater Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$697K
Foundation funders
18
Grants recorded
40
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Friends of Blackwater Inc?
Friends of Blackwater Inc is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation ($200K), Wallace Genetic Foundation II Inc ($130K), Richard King Mellon Foundation ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $697K in grants to Friends of Blackwater Inc between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation | $200,000 | 2 | 2024 |
| Wallace Genetic Foundation II Inc | $130,000 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Richard King Mellon Foundation | $100,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The West Virginia Humanities Council Inc | $83,751 | 5 | 2020–2023 |
| Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation | $47,000 | 5 | 2021–2023 |
| The Dunn Foundation Inc | $45,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Patagoniaorg | $23,000 | 2 | 2019–2020 |
| National Forest Foundation | $12,500 | 1 | 2020 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Clif Family Foundation | $10,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Appalachian Forest Heritage Area Inc | $6,788 | 1 | 2024 |
| Tucker Community Foundation | $6,134 | 1 | 2024 |
| National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance | $5,942 | 1 | 2021 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | $5,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| West Virginia Highlands Conservancy Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Duffy Family Foundation | $5,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Widows Mite Fund | $1,450 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Brighton Foundation Trust | $250 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2019) to $348K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $46K.
What grants has Friends of Blackwater Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Wallace Genetic Foundation II Inc | ADVOCACY/COMMS. AND GENERAL SUPPORT | $40,000 |
| 2025 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Widows Mite Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $500 |
| 2024 | Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation | FOR THE WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAIN RAILROAD HISTORIC TRAIL PROJECT, WHICH AIMS TO ACTIVATE THE STRATEGY FOR A NEW 107-MILE REGIONAL TRAIL CONNECTING 20 TOWNS AND HUBS BETWEEN ELKINS, BLACKWATER CANYON, AND THE CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO CANAL | $175,000 |
| 2024 | Richard King Mellon Foundation | TO CREATE A PLAN FOR A NEW NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAIL AND TO INSTALL A NEW OBSERVATION PLATFORM AT DOUGLAS FALLS IN BLACKWATER FALLS STATE PARK | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation | TO ESTABLISH A COMMUNITY HERITAGE AND HISTORY CENTER IN THOMAS, WEST VIRGINIA, OFFERING A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TAILORED FOR BOTH RESIDENTS AND VISITORS | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Wallace Genetic Foundation II Inc | ADVOCACY AND COMMUNICATIONS | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Dunn Foundation Inc | GENERAL ADMIN | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Appalachian Forest Heritage Area Inc | This Project will plan and carry out a two-year series of free, guided outdoor field trips in the Tucker-County-and-neighboring area, led by experienced guides with strong expertise in birdwatching, butterflying, herping, botanizing, and local history. | $6,788 |
| 2024 | Tucker Community Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,134 |
| 2024 | Widows Mite Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $500 |
| 2023 | Wallace Genetic Foundation II Inc | GENERALOPERATINGSUPPORT | $40,000 |
| 2023 | The West Virginia Humanities Council Inc | SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S PROJECTSSUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S PROJECTS | $19,665 |
| 2023 | The Dunn Foundation Inc | GENERAL ADMIN | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation | SUPPORT FOR THE BLACKWATER LOOP TRAIL | $5,000 |
| 2023 | West Virginia Highlands Conservancy Inc | Engineering Report | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Brighton Foundation Trust | CONSERVATION | $250 |
| 2023 | Widows Mite Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $250 |
| 2022 | Wallace Genetic Foundation II Inc | GENERALSUPPORT FORADVOCACY | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation | INTERACTIVE GUIDE AND TOURS OF THE BLACKWATER WATERSHEDHIGH ALLEGHENIES | $15,000 |
| 2022 | Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation | NNIS REMOVAL & STREAM BANK STABILIZATION ALONG THE NORTH FORK BLACKWATER RIVER | $12,000 |
| 2022 | Greater Washington Community Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The West Virginia Humanities Council Inc | SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S PROJECTS | $9,300 |
| 2022 | The West Virginia Humanities Council Inc | SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S PROJECTSSUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S PROJECTS | $5,280 |
| 2022 | Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation | INTERACTIVE GUIDE AND TOURS OF THE BLACKWATER WATERSHEDHIGH ALLEGHENIES | $5,000 |
| 2022 | The Dunn Foundation Inc | GENERAL ADMIN | $4,000 |
| 2022 | Widows Mite Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $200 |
| 2021 | The West Virginia Humanities Council Inc | SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S PROJECTS | $26,744 |
| 2021 | Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation | BOTANICAL RESTORATION & EDUCATION ON THE BLACKWATER TRAIL | $10,000 |
| 2021 | The Dunn Foundation Inc | GENERAL ADMIN | $8,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 40 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Friends of Blackwater Inc?
Friends of Blackwater Inc is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation ($200K), Wallace Genetic Foundation II Inc ($130K), Richard King Mellon Foundation ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $697K in grants to Friends of Blackwater Inc between 2019–2025.
Who is Friends of Blackwater Inc's largest funder?
Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Friends of Blackwater Inc, with $200K across 2 grants (2024).
How much grant funding has Friends of Blackwater Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $697K in grants to Friends of Blackwater Inc across 40 grants from 18 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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