Quick Summary
Name: Beckley Area Foundation Inc Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $1,656,780 (2024) |
| Grant Range | $500 - $70,000 |
| Average Grant | $5,000 - $10,000 (Community Grants) |
| Application Method | Fixed Deadline (Annual) |
Geographic Focus
Primarily serves Raleigh County, West Virginia, with some programs supporting southern West Virginia more broadly.
Funding Priorities
- Education (including teacher grants up to $500)
- Health and human services
- Arts and culture
- Public recreation
- Civic beautification
- Animal welfare
- Community development
- Innovative and special projects that benefit multiple residents
What They Don't Fund
- Multi-year commitments
- Annual campaigns
- Endowments (or limited to $10,000 maximum)
- Sectarian religious programs
- Political purposes or lobbying
- Ongoing operating expenses
- Expenses outside the grant period
- Individuals or groups without 501(c)(3) or public institution status
Application Method
Online application through the foundation's Grant Portal. Main Community Grant Program has annual deadline (typically mid-February), with grants awarded in late April. Field of Interest grants and teacher grants have separate application cycles. Organizations must create an account and submit applications through the online portal at bafwv.org.
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