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Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation: all 541 grants

Largest first · $44.4M across 2022–2024 · back to the overview

$45,000
West Virginia Symphony Orchestra · Charleston, WV · 2022
For general operating support of the 2022-2023 season
$45,000
West Virginia University Foundation · Morgantown, WV · 2022
For general operating support for the morgantown community orchestra 2022-2023 season
$43,800
Seemore Impact Labs · Boulder, CO · 2024
For the excel together west virginia program to pilot the csm course, which earns high school students both college math credit and a workforce readiness certificate recognized by employers
$43,493
Greenbrier County Health Alliance · Lewisburg, WV · 2022
To expand the community ambassador project and develop a manual to facilitate publication and dissemination of this model of rural community engagement (over two years)
$43,000
West Virginia University Foundation · Morgantown, WV · 2024
For focus forward 2025, the seventh event in a series of summits designed for public and private sector leaders to explore emerging issues that will impact west virginias workforce and economy
$43,000
Tri-State Local Foods · Huntington, WV · 2023
For the wild ramp to facilitate a year-long agriculture education plan for the residents of stepping stones, providing them with tools to grow and sell products from their greenhouse and gardens
$42,000
High Rocks Educational Corporation · Hillsboro, WV · 2024
To increase profitability for farmers by developing standards for fair pricing (over three years)
$42,000
Glenville State University · Glenville, WV · 2022
To launch a cybersecurity certification program and training facility for unemployed and underemployed adults (over three years)
$41,507
Greenbrier County Health Alliance · Lewisburg, WV · 2023
To expand the community ambassador project and develop a manual to facilitate publication and dissemination of this model of rural community engagement (over two years)
$40,000
Intermediate Unit 1 · Coal Center, PA · 2024
To award mini-grants designed to encourage, facilitate, and recognize innovative instructional programs in schools in southwestern pennsylvania and northern west virginia
$40,000
Spotted Owl Health Care Organization · Dunbar, WV · 2024
To establish a health science technology academy second chance pilot program, addressing a critical gap in stem career participation among minority and economically distressed students in berkeley, kanawha, and mcdowell… read allTo establish a health science technology academy second chance pilot program, addressing a critical gap in stem career participation among minority and economically distressed students in berkeley, kanawha, and mcdowell counties less
$40,000
West Virginia Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics · Fairmont, WV · 2024
For the engagement and education of pediatric providers in literacy initiatives benefiting west virginia children and families
$40,000
West Virginia Land Trust · Charleston, WV · 2024
For the west virginia land trust to accomplish comprehensive strategic planning and strengthen internal financial management
$40,000
Advancing Academics · Turtle Creek, PA · 2023
For a coaching program that helps low-income students gain college admission and persist through graduation
$40,000
Contemporary American Theater Festival · Shepherdstown, WV · 2023
To produce a fall reading series of play scripts which will include one workshop in the church building recently gifted to the theater festival
$40,000
Intermediate Unit 1 · Coal Center, PA · 2023
To award mini-grants designed to encourage, facilitate, and recognize innovative instructional programs in schools in southwestern pennsylvania and northern west virginia
$40,000
Theatre West Virginia · Beckley, WV · 2023
For an outdoor cutting-edge lighting and sound system
$40,000
West Virginia Health Information Network · Huntington, WV · 2023
For using the infrastructure of the health information exchange to help healthcare providers identify patient social drivers of health needs, connect patients to referrals, and measure service uptake (over two years)
$40,000
Delivering Good · New York, NY · 2022
To distribute brand new clothing, home goods, and other vital necessities to under-served populations throughout west virginia
$40,000
Intermediate Unit 1 · Coal Center, PA · 2022
For a mini-grants program designed to encourage, facilitate, and recognize innovative instructional programs in schools across southwestern pennsylvania and and northern west virginia
$38,000
Oglebay Institute · Wheeling, WV · 2024
For the purchase of new glassblowing equipment
$37,000
Glenville State University · Glenville, WV · 2024
To launch a cybersecurity certification program and training facility for unemployed and underemployed adults (over three years)
$35,000
The Pittsburgh Trust for Cultural Resources · Pittsburgh, PA · 2024
For operating support for the 2024-25 season of the pittsburgh dance council
$35,000
City of Clarksburg · Clarksburg, WV · 2023
To expand programmatic, performance, and professional development to cultivate and retain artists in west virginia
$35,000
City of Morgantown · Morgantown, WV · 2023
For operating support for the metropolitan theatre and to offer low cost and free movie series at the metropolitan theatre and ruby amphitheater
$35,000
The Pittsburgh Trust for Cultural Resources · Pittsburgh, PA · 2023
For the 2023-2024 season of the pittsburgh dance council
$35,000
Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area · Elkins, WV · 2022
To expand regional activities promoting the creative economy in the appalachian forest heritage area and surrounding counties to grow tourism and improve communities (over two years)
$35,000
The Pittsburgh Trust for Cultural Resources · Pittsburgh, PA · 2022
For general operating support for the 2022 - 2023 season of the pittsburgh dance council
$33,500
West Virginia University Foundation · Morgantown, WV · 2023
For focus forward 2024, the sixth event in a series of summits, each building upon the last and focusing on emerging issues that will impact west virginias workforce and economy
$33,000
Marshall University Foundation Incorporated · Huntington, WV · 2022
To make marshall university a trauma-informed, resilience-infused campus and to provide training to the community
$32,500
West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission · Charleston, WV · 2022
For a podcast series that tells the story of west virginia's healthcare professionals, their work, and their journey to inspire others to explore a healthcare career
$30,260
High Rocks Educational Corporation · Hillsboro, WV · 2022
For the west virginia jobs network to support and match employers and job seekers to recruit and retain homegrown talent (over three years)
$30,000
Heritage Farm Foundation · Huntington, WV · 2024
To support an education director for heritage farm foundation, responsible for organizing and operating local school site visits and other school engagements
$30,000
Marshall University Foundation Incorporated · Huntington, WV · 2024
To establish a hands-on advanced manufacturing technology training program with multiple career path options for automation, process controls, instrumentation, maintenance, and fabrication (over three years)
$30,000
West Virginia Mine Wars Museum a Non-Profit Corporation · Matewan, WV · 2024
To implement a summer art series, develop a new museum position, and establish an educators advisory committee to deepen local engagement and strengthen education initiatives
$30,000
West Virginia Railroad Museum · Elkins, WV · 2024
To create a west virginia legends educational program, initiate a railroad safety campaign, and construct a workspace for restoration projects
$30,000
Bluefield Arts and Revitalization Corporation · Bluefield, WV · 2023
To provide three educational chorale and/or theater programs to students and their families to enhance curricula offered in the mercer county school system
$30,000
Charles T Chuck Mathena Ii Foundation · Princeton, WV · 2023
For the chuck mathena centers 2023-2024 season which is comprised of performances of artistic excellence intended to draw patrons from a wide demographic and geographic base
$30,000
Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley · Wheeling, WV · 2023
For the capitol theatre music traditions program that promotes the rich culture of west virginias diverse musical legacy by focusing on cultural preservation and education
$30,000
Edventure Group · Morgantown, WV · 2023
For empowered to prevent which aims to assess prevention resources, identify specific needs, and develop customized materials for addressing adverse childhood experiences for at-risk families and children in two rural w… read allFor empowered to prevent which aims to assess prevention resources, identify specific needs, and develop customized materials for addressing adverse childhood experiences for at-risk families and children in two rural west virginia counties less
$30,000
Keith Albee Performing Arts Center · Huntington, WV · 2023
To help fund operating expenses leading the keith-albee performing arts center to greater financial sustainability and increased programming
$30,000
Region 1 Planning & Development Council · Princeton, WV · 2023
To conduct a comprehensive feasibility and siting study for electric vehicle charging stations throughout 11 counties in southern west virginia at strategic locations along major tourism corridors
$30,000
The Old Brick Playhouse Company · Elkins, WV · 2023
For the old brick apprentice program which is an after-school theatre arts program for secondary school students that fosters self-expression and promotes positive cultural change
$30,000
Wv Professional Dance Company · Beckley, WV · 2023
To provide arts education to communities and schools through performances, workshops, and an intensive study guide
$30,000
Wvu at Parkersburg Foundation · Parkersburg, WV · 2022
For general operating support for west virginia symphony orchestra parkersburg for the 2022-2023 season
$27,720
High Rocks Educational Corporation · Hillsboro, WV · 2023
For the west virginia jobs network to support and match employers and job seekers to recruit and retain homegrown talent (over three years)
$25,000
Allegheny Land Trust · Sewickley, PA · 2024
For the nature on wheels program, a mobile classroom that will deploy a place-based learning framework to bring sustained and continuous environmental education to students in rural communities
$25,000
City of Beckley · Beckley, WV · 2024
To implement new programs and renovate the art studio room at the youth museum of southern west virginia
$25,000
Fostoria Glass Museum · Moundsville, WV · 2024
To enhance accessibility at the fostoria glass museum, ensuring that all visitors can enjoy the museums exhibits and facilities
$25,000
Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky · Hazard, KY · 2024
To convene funders for learning, analysis, and collaboration and support affinity groups to accelerate an equitable appalachian economic transition
$25,000
Friends of Blackwater · Thomas, WV · 2024
To establish a community heritage and history center in thomas, west virginia, offering a variety of educational programs tailored for both residents and visitors
$25,000
Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation · Charleston, WV · 2024
For the kanawha valley council on philanthropy to support projects in health, quality of life, and community economic development on charleston's west side
$25,000
Oil Gas and Industrial Historical Association · Parkersburg, WV · 2024
To develop full stories about the people behind the artifacts at the oil and gas museum
$25,000
Oil Gas and Industrial Historical Association · Parkersburg, WV · 2024
To create a website and update informational signage across henderson hall's property to better recount the history for a modern audience
$25,000
Pearl S Buck Birthplace Foundation · Hillsboro, WV · 2024
To demonstrate for students and teachers, as a local academic role model, the relevance of pearl bucks life, literary achievements, and humanitarian legacy
$25,000
Philanthropy West Virginia · Morgantown, WV · 2024
For the philanthropic partners program, which strengthens west virginia's philanthropic sector by leveraging foundation and corporate giving investments
$25,000
Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation · Pittsburgh, PA · 2024
For the penguins science champions and the implementation of fun and engaging science instruction for second and third grade students, with the dual goals of student preparation and the inspiration of curiosity
$25,000
West Virginia Music Hall of Fame · Charleston, WV · 2024
To deliver educational programs and community-building events to share the rich culture and proud music history of the people of west virginia
$25,000
Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky · Hazard, KY · 2023
For the appalachia funders network which convenes funders for learning, analysis, and collaboration and supports affinity groups to accelerate an equitable appalachian economic transition
$25,000
Foundations · Mount Laurel, NJ · 2023
To support the launch of the campaign for grade-level readings consortium of regional funders focused on highlighting opportunities, promising solutions, and emerging developments of special relevance to rural and small… read allTo support the launch of the campaign for grade-level readings consortium of regional funders focused on highlighting opportunities, promising solutions, and emerging developments of special relevance to rural and small-city communities less
$25,000
Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation · Charleston, WV · 2023
For the kanawha valley council on philanthropy to collectively support projects in health and community development on charleston's west side
$25,000
Neighborhood Community Development Fund · Pittsburgh, PA · 2023
To increase access to capital, and technical support for minority-owned businesses, and to help build long-term resiliency for pittsburghs northside community
$25,000
Philanthropy West Virginia · Morgantown, WV · 2023
For the philanthropic partners program, which strengthens the state's philanthropic sector by leveraging foundation and corporate giving investments
$25,000
Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley · Wheeling, WV · 2022
For the endowment building institute to equip nonprofit organizations with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to create and build their own sustaining endowments
$25,000
Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky · Hazard, KY · 2022
To convene funders for learning, analysis, and collaboration, and support for affinity groups to accelerate an equitable appalachian economic transition
$25,000
Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation · Charleston, WV · 2022
For the kanawha valley council on philanthropy to support projects in health, quality of life, and community economic development on charleston's west side
$25,000
Philanthropy West Virginia · Morgantown, WV · 2022
For the philanthropic partners program to support west virginias philanthropic sector
$25,000
Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership · Pittsburgh, PA · 2022
To continue to expand the annual worldsquare, a platform to celebrate, promote, and provide economic opportunity in downtown pittsburgh for local international and communities
$25,000
University of Charleston · Charleston, WV · 2022
For a cohort learning study of the financial viability of private, nonprofit colleges and universities in west virginia using standard financial measures and higher education industry indicators
$21,000
The Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania · Pittsburgh, PA · 2024
For member programs and services in 2024
$20,300
The Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania · Pittsburgh, PA · 2023
For member programs and services in 2023
$20,300
The Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania · Pittsburgh, PA · 2022
For member programs and services in 2022
$20,000
Bituminous Coal Heritage Foundation · Madison, WV · 2024
For facility improvements and expanded program opportunities for school children
$20,000
Montour Trail Council · Pittsburgh, PA · 2024
To craft the montour trail councils 2025-2027 strategic plan and develop a long-term vision of what the montour trail council will have achieved by 2050
$20,000
Nitro History & Wars Museum · Nitro, WV · 2024
To establish the west virginia historic marker program in the city of nitro, highlighting the citys historic past in the building of explosives plant c in 1917-1918
$20,000
Project Healthy Kids · Bridgeport, WV · 2024
To cover fees of showcase grantees for the 80th anniversary celebration
$20,000
The Consortium for Public Education · McKeesport, PA · 2024
To enhance school climate and students sense of belonging to improve academic and social-emotional outcomes for students
$20,000
Our Jobs Our Children Our Future Dba Huntington Area Development Council in · Huntington, WV · 2023
To study the feasibility of developing a rail trail along an inactive rail line owned by norfolk southern that stretches from kenova, west virginia to beech fork state park
$20,000
West Virginia Youth Symphony · Charleston, WV · 2022
For general operating support of the 2022-2023 season
$16,600
Attack Theatre Incorporated · Pittsburgh, PA · 2024
To cover fees of showcase grantees for the 80th anniversary celebration
$15,255
Roane County Economic Development Authority · Spencer, WV · 2023
To hire subject matter experts to analyze the potential of a $17 million broadband grant for a nine-county rural area of west virginia
$15,000
Candid · New York, NY · 2024
To support the 2024 program of services to the nonprofit community, and the annual membership for guidestar pro
$15,000
Christian Help Inc of Mingo County · Kermit, WV · 2024
To provide home repairs for low-income senior citizens to prevent homelessness and improve safety in the home
$15,000
Alderson Broaddus University · Philippi, WV · 2023
To retain a consultant to explore viable alternative future opportunities for sustainability including affiliations, partnership, federations, and mergers
$15,000
Appalachia Service Project · Johnson City, TN · 2023
To provide free emergency home repair and replacement to families in need throughout central appalachia by utilizing volunteer labor
$15,000
Glenville State University Foundation · Glenville, WV · 2023
To launch the west virginia pioneer network
$15,000
Nicholas County Empowerment Corporation Inc (Dba Starting Points) · Richwood, WV · 2023
To administer funds that will enable five rivers cooperative to pilot an agricultural certification course in collaboration with new river community and technical college and workforcewv
$15,000
Southern Appalachian Labor School Foundation Incorporated · Kincaid, WV · 2023
To repair and make more habitable 10 houses in the upper kanawha valley and fayette county
$15,000
West Virginia University Foundation · Morgantown, WV · 2023
In support of the 2023 focus forward with big energy event, which is the fifth in a series of summits, each building upon the last and focusing on issues that will impact west virginias workforce and economy
$15,000
Assemble · Pittsburgh, PA · 2022
To engage peer organizations and community members in strategic conversations around the development of a teaching artists center in southwestern pennsylvania
$15,000
The Pittsburgh Trust for Cultural Resources · Pittsburgh, PA · 2022
For the 2022 dollar bank three rivers arts festival
$15,000
West Virginia University Foundation · Morgantown, WV · 2022
For focus forwards fourth symposium west virginia's new narrative a gathering of business, government and education leaders to explore forward-thinking ideas aimed to strengthen west virginias workforce and economy
$14,500
West Virginia University Foundation · Morgantown, WV · 2022
To feature west virginias entrepreneur development efforts in a week-long series of conferences and events
$14,000
Candid · New York, NY · 2023
To support the 2023 program of services to the nonprofit community
$13,000
Intermediate Unit 1 · Coal Center, PA · 2023
For the development of a strategy to showcase educational innovations across southwestern pennsylvania and the northern panhandle of west virginia with national audiences, including the appearance of intermediate unit 1… read allFor the development of a strategy to showcase educational innovations across southwestern pennsylvania and the northern panhandle of west virginia with national audiences, including the appearance of intermediate unit 1 on the show viewpoint less
$12,500
West Virginia Center On Budget and Policy · Charleston, WV · 2024
To provide opportunities for learning experiences about leadership and policy analysis through the summer policy institute and student participation in black policy day
$12,500
Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership · Pittsburgh, PA · 2022
For the return of worldsquare, a platform to celebrate, promote, and provide economic opportunity in downtown pittsburgh for local international communities
$12,000
Wheeling Health Right · Wheeling, WV · 2024
To conduct an organization-wide strategic plan in preparation for a transition in leadership
$12,000
Candid · New York, NY · 2022
For the 2022 program of services to the nonprofit community
$11,228
West Virginia University Foundation · Morgantown, WV · 2023
To develop marketing materials to attract investors for key west virginia redevelopment projects as part of the opportunity appalachia initiative