West Virginia University is a research institution located in Morgantown, West Virginia. The university operates through multiple affiliated entities, including the West Virginia University Foundation and the West Virginia University Research Corporation, which serve distinct but complementary roles in advancing the institution's mission.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$163.3M
-1.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$37.1M
+18.9% YoY
Grant Count
133
-12.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$279K
+35.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The West Virginia University Foundation's mission is to enrich the lives of those touched by West Virginia University by maximizing private charitable support and providing services to the University, its students, and affiliated organizations.
The West Virginia University Research Corporation was created in 1985 to foster and support research at West Virginia University. A significant component of the institution's land-grant mission includes gathering and analyzing data to inform discussion and understanding of various issues affecting the lives of West Virginians and others around the world. The Research Corporation also provides evaluation, development, patenting, management, and marketing services for inventions by faculty, staff, and students.
Primary funding focus areas include:
- Higher education support
- Salary enhancement across academic, administrative, and research fields
- Student scholarships and support across multiple schools and colleges
- Intercollegiate athletics
- Health sciences
- Professional societies and associations
- Youth development and leadership initiatives
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation's geographic reach extends to Asia, Europe, and the United States, with primary focus on West Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
West Virginia University Foundation (2024):
- Total assets: $3,043,490,864
- Total revenues: $242,493,810
- Total expenses: $153,932,427
- Number of employees: 191
West Virginia University Research Corporation (2024):
- Total assets: $163,322,809
- Total revenues: $197,288,918
- Total expenses: $185,558,446
- Number of employees: 666
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $163,322,809 | $165,110,522 | $161,819,057 |
| Revenue | $197,288,918 | $176,778,783 | $154,245,456 |
| Expenses | $185,558,446 | $176,412,776 | $155,029,571 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,802,713 | $802,519 | $1,313,609 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
9 open opportunities from West Virginia University
Deans' Instrumentation Seed Program for Innovative Research
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
NASA West Virginia Space Grant Consortium
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (PSCoR)
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
West Virginia University Foundation:
- President & CEO: Ms. Cynthia L. Roth
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHANIE TAYLOR | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| E GORDON GEE | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| PEDRO J MAGO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MAURA MCLAUGHLIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| FRED KING | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| PAULA CONGELIO | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| MARYANNE REED | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MING LEI | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| DAVID KOSSLOW | ASSISTANT TREASURER | 5 | — |
| KATIE STORES | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| ROSSI WILES | OFFICER | 1 | — |
| CLAY MARSH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BARBARA WEISS | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| SHELLEY WELCH | GENERAL & OPERATIONS MANAG | 37.5 | $173,372 |
| SARAH BILLER | GENERAL OPERATIONS MANAGER | 37.5 | $194,582 |
| PADMASHREE TIRUMALAI | NATURAL SCIENCES MANAGER | 37.5 | $173,885 |
| SAMUAL TAYLOR | GENERAL OPERATIONS MANAGER | 37.5 | $148,845 |
| MATTHEW TENAN | GENERAL & OPERATIONS MANAG | 37.5 | $181,107 |
| LAURA GIBSON | FORMER DIRECTOR | — | — |
| EARL SCIME | FORMER DIRECTOR | — | — |
| J ROBERT ALSOP | FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
WVU team leading a West Virginia First Foundation needs assessment survey
WVU team to lead West Virginia First Foundation needs assessment ...WVU helped West Virginia Grant Resource Centers secure more than $51.5 million in economic development funding statewide
WVU helps West Virginia Grant Resource Centers secure more than ...Future $160 million NSF grant under review for WVU
Future $160 million NSF grant reviewed for WVU | WVU News | thedaonline.comWVU guiding data-driven decisions for statewide opioid settlement funds
WVU to guide data-driven decisions for statewide opioid settlement fundsSpecial fundraising initiative "We Are Stronger Together" aimed at creating scholarship support for students impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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