Quick Summary
Name: Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $900,000 - $1,000,000 (estimated from biannual cycles) |
| Grant Range | $5,000 - $263,071 |
| Average Grant | Generally up to $20,000 for most grants |
| Application Method | Fixed Deadline (Biannual cycles) |
Contact Details
Website: https://pacfwv.com
Phone: 304-428-4438
Email: info@pacfwv.com
Address: P.O. Box 1762, 1620 Park Avenue, Parkersburg, WV 26102-1762
Office Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday
Geographic Focus
- Ten West Virginia counties: Calhoun, Doddridge, Gilmer, Jackson, Mason, Pleasants, Ritchie, Roane, Wirt, and Wood
- Washington County, Ohio
- Priority given to counties where PACF is the only community foundation: Calhoun, Doddridge, Gilmer, Ritchie, Roane, Wirt, and Wood counties in West Virginia
Funding Priorities
- Arts and Culture
- Education
- Health and Human Services
- Recreation
- Youth and Family Services
- Community and Economic Development
- Capital and Equipment Projects
- Program Development
- Capacity Building
- Operating Support
What They Don't Fund
- Individuals
- Projects outside the 11-county service area
- Organizations that have not filed final reports on previous grants
- General supplies and snacks (for education grants)
- Professional development (currently ineligible)
Application Method
Community Action Grants: Biannual competitive application process (Spring and Fall cycles) through online application portal at pacfwv.com. Applicants may submit only one application per grant cycle. Generally requests up to $20,000; larger amounts may be considered for highly collaborative or regional projects.
Special and Urgent Needs (SUN) Grants: Up to $4,000 for emergency situations.
Eligibility: Must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or public institution (public school, government agency) operating within or directly benefiting the service area.
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