Welcome to Philanthropy West Virginia, the statewide professional association of private, family, corporate(giving programs/foundations), community and public foundations. Renamed on January 2014, our new name represents our constant commitment to EXCELLENCE and IMPACT in supporting WV's philanthropic community!   This NEW name PHILANTHROPY WEST VIRGINIA continues our same commitment and growing impact in serving West Virginia's private, family, corporate, community and public grantmaking foundations, giving programs and private philanthropists.

We are committed to our mission of Strengthening Philanthropy in the Mountain State. Philanthropy West Virginia represents the diversity of grantmaking institutions based in and serving West Virginia.  From the southern coalfields to the steel mills of the Northern Panhandle from the Potomac river to the Ohio River Valley, Philanthropy West Virginia through its membership serves all fifty-five counties in West Virginia and the neighboring communities of surrounding states. Founded in 1993 Philanthropy West Virginia is a leading voice and premier resource for philanthropy in the Mountain State.  

We welcome you to explore the resources and information available on our website and to learn how membership in the Philanthropy West Virginia can help strengthen the impact and effectiveness of your foundation or giving program.

Philanthropy West Virginia
• P.O. Box 1584, Morgantown, WV 26505 ~ 304-517-1450 • Email