Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation

Organization Overview

Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation is located in Charleston, WV. The organization was established in 1965. According to its NTEE Classification (T31) the organization is classified as: Community Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation generated $28.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 20.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $15.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 15.1% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2014, Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation has awarded 1,347 individual grants totaling $68,245,778. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE GREATER KANAWHA VALLEY FOUNDATION MAKES THOUGHTFUL AND PROACTIVE INVESTMENTS THAT GROW THE MULTIPLE FORMS OF WEALTH NECESSARY FOR OUR COMMUNITY TO THRIVE. THESE FORMS OF WEALTH INCLUDE THE INDIVIDUAL, INTELLECTUAL, SOCIAL, POLITICAL, NATURAL,CULTURAL, BUILT AND FINANCIAL ASSETS WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THIS IS A COMMUNITY TRUST ORGANIZED TO ACCEPT CONTRIBUTIONS, ESTABLISH AND ADMINISTER TRUSTS AND DISTRIBUTE INCOME FOR THE BENEFIT OF PEOPLE IN THE KANAWHA VALLEY AREA.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Michelle Foster
President And CEO
$198,800
Kristin Mounts
Chief Financial Officer
$133,131
Susan Shumate
Chair
$0
Robert O Orders
Vice Chair
$0
Sean Mayberry
Treasurer
$0
Dickinson Gould
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$5,362,654
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $2,338,790
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$5,362,654
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $3,559,325
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $19,024,814
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $27,972,481

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation has awarded $11,447,467 in support to 201 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON

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Charleston, WV

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$686,191

GREENBRIER VALLEY AQUATIC CENTER

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Lewisburg, WV

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$675,000

WEST VIRGINIA HEALTH RIGHT INC

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Charleston, WV

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$513,618

WEST VIRGINIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC

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Charleston, WV

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$381,479

WV AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Charleston, WV

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$282,500

GREENBRIER COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Org PageRecipient Profile

Lewisburg, WV

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$270,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation has recieved totaling $531,475.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Mountain View, CA

PURPOSE: General Nonprofit Support

$235,000
Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation

Charleston, WV

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$173,975
Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: TO ADVANCE A CREATIVE PLACEMAKING AND ARTIST SUPPORT PROGRAM ENHANCING THE CONDITIONS FOR ARTISTS AND BUSINESSES TO THRIVE ECONOMICALLY, CREATIVELY, AND SOCIALLY

$55,000
Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: FOR THE KANAWHA VALLEY COUNCIL ON PHILANTHROPY TO COLLECTIVELY SUPPORT PROJECTS IN HEALTH AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ON CHARLESTON'S WEST SIDE

$25,000
Bb & T West Virginia Foundation Inc

Charleston, WV

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING

$22,500
Maier Foundation Inc

Charleston, WV

PURPOSE: CHARLESTON CREATIVITY CONNECTIONS

$15,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$261,805,020
Earnings$30,130,698
Admin Expense$2,079,418
Net Contributions$1,311,371
Other Expense$3,433,470
Grants$5,715,306
Ending Balance$282,018,895

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