The mission of the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley, Inc. is to increase a permanent endowment that can respond to the current and future needs of the Upper Ohio Valley.
We work with donors and their financial advisors to provide a flexible, efficient and lasting way for them to benefit their community.
We are a faithful steward and prudent manager of philanthropic assets.
We make grants that have a significant impact in our community. |
Confirmed in Compliance with National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations. |
Our move is COMPLETE!
A donor made the purchase of 1226 Chapline Street possible. Read more about the generous gift and
Our phone number and email addresses will remain the same, but do update your mailing records to reflect the change (1226 Chapline Street, Wheeling). |
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| Emergency Impact Fund Expands |
Since launching in March, the Emergency Impact Fund has supported 46
Ohio Valley organizations with grants totaling $197,714!
The needs our area's organizations are facing due to COVID-19 continue to evolve.
CFOV has reaffirmed its commitment to nonprofits through some evolution of its own by the way of Emergency Impact Fund 2.0!
By reallocating funds that would typically be used for the Foundation's annual unrestricted grant program, the Community Impact Fund, CFOV has made more funds available to support nonprofits navigate the new normal.
This retooled phase of grantmaking through the Emergency Impact Fund also features an expansion of criteria to reflect the progression of COVID related changes. In addition to the initial focus of basic human needs, requests to support organizational survivability in any form are also encouraged.
The process will open Monday, September 21 and organizations interested in applying should visit here to get started.
Previous applicants to the initial Emergency Impact Fund are invited to submit new applications as submissions will not be carried over.
As with the original Emergency Impact Fund process, applications will be reviewed and considered as long as funding is available.
Questions about Emergency Impact Fund 2.0
applications can be directed to Debbie. |
| Tax Credits are Available |
 Credit: WV NIP materials
Several opportunities at CFOV are specifically designed to benefit our neighbors and organizations in need, read on to learn more: - The Emergency Impact Fund provides grant support to organizations facing shortfalls and challenges as a result of COVID-19. To date, nearly $200,000 has been granted to nonprofits across the CFOV service area through this fund. It will continue to be active as long as needs exist and funds are available.
- The WGC is building a community of women philanthropists and creating a permanent legacy to address the needs of women and girls. The goal is to assist women and girls achieve lifetime goals that might not otherwise be attainable without the support provided by the giving circle.
- Opportunities also exist for Donor Advised Funds to take part in grantmaking that supports critical needs in West Virginia counties.
Here's how it works (it's easy!): - Make a gift of $500+ to the Emergency Impact Fund, Women's Giving Circle or a Donor Advised Fund (existing or newly established)
- Receive West Virginia Tax Credits for 50% of your gift
- Please be aware -
If you itemize deductions on your Federal Income Tax Return, please be aware that the IRS is currently reviewing State Tax Credit Programs. As a result of this review, taxpayers who itemize may have their deductions reduced by the amount of State Tax Credit they receive.
Taxpayers who do not itemize will see no change based on State Tax Credits. We encourage you to consult with your tax advisor for professional tax advice regarding this matter.
Support change through philanthropy by taking advantage of this beneficial opportunity!
To take part in this program or to learn more,
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| More Tax Incentives to Consider! |
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The CARES Act included provisions to support and encourage charitable giving - here's a look at how you can partner with CFOV and maximize those benefits!
Thinking about including CFOV in your estate planning?
Include us in the conversation to help build a legacy that represents your wishes! |
| Barth Charitable Trust - Deadline Tomorrow! |
The clock is ticking! The Barth Charitable Trust application period closes tomorrow!
The Barth Charitable Trust seeks to make annual grants for use by non-profit organizations in West Virginia with preference, though not exclusively, to those organizations from the City of Sistersville, West Virginia and Tyler County, West Virginia areas that seek program support within stated policies and procedures guidelines. Civic and governmental entities may also be considered.
There is no specific funding priority and the minimum grant
request is recommended to be $5,000.
Since its 2016 inception, the competitive grant component of the
Barth Charitable Trust has awarded $497,054 to support projects
in the Sistersville and Tyler County areas!
More information can be found by visiting here. |
| CFOV is a Funding Information Network Partner! |
As a member of Candid's Funding Information Network, CFOV can share free public access to databases and resources designed with grantseekers in mind.
The Foundation Directory Online (FDO) is a GIANT database of funding opportunities and details pertaining to funding providers. You may remember this resource being available on the campus of Wheeling University some years ago and under the umbrella of the Foundation Center. After some rebranding and fine tuning, the service is now a Candid product.
Not only is It is much more robust, but it is now available in our building!
CFOV's commitment to area nonprofits is certainly strengthened through this partnership. A dedicated space on the second floor of our building serves as a nonprofit resource center and features workstations connected to the FDO.
The plan was to have our space open for appointments now,
but COVID threw quite a curveball!
Despite that snag, we're happy to share a solution!
Although we're not welcoming guests to our space right now, we do have the ability to provide remote access to the same software through the end of the year.
If you'd like to have access to the tools available through our partnership with Candid, please reach out to Janet for those instructions. In addition, our staff includes a certified user who can walk you through the software and arm you with tips and tricks to make your funding searches as successful as possible!
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| Share with the Women's Giving Circle |
Does your organization serve the needs of women and girls in the Ohio Valley?
If so...
The Grants Research Subcommittee of the
Women's Giving Circle wants to hear from you!
A forum via Zoom will be held September 29 at 10a. This opportunity, moderated by members of the Women's Giving Circle, will allow participants to share information about the needs of women and girls in the region. Information gained from the forum will help guide the WGC's grantmaking, which focuses exclusively on improving the lives of women and girls in the Ohio Valley.
Interested in taking part?
Anyone wanting to attend should represent an organization that serves the needs of women and/or girls in the 8-county service area.
Email Janet to RSVP! |
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Census 2020 - The Future COUNTS!!
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It's not too late to respond to the 2020 Census! This is an incredible opportunity to influence the support directed to the Ohio Valley.
West Virginia and Ohio are checking in with some pretty impressive response rates - let's keep that going as we close out this "once in a decade" process! |
| Statewide (Virtual) Conversation Series Continues |
 CFOV is a proud sponsor of this opportunity
to discuss race in West Virginia. This series is free thanks to supporters representing all corners of the state who are committed to the work required to raise awareness and understanding of racial inequities and barriers.
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Please join us as we welcome Lexi Smith to CFOV!
Lexi serves as our accountant and keeps the financial side of our work moving!
Lexi is a graduate of Wheeling Park High School and West Liberty University.
Her experience includes a variety of accounting roles and she most recently specialized as a tax accountant at an area firm. She's excited to be part of the Community Foundation team
and we're glad she's here, too!
Lexi's a newlywed and enjoys spending her free time with her son, extended family and friends and is tackling lots of home projects! Lexi can be reached at 304-242-3144 or lexi@cfov.org.
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The Bayer Center for Nonprofit Management has released the next course schedule!
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Dates to Remember
Barth Charitable Trust applications deadline - September 16
Belmont County COVID-19 Emergency Fund - rolling submissions/review
Emergency Impact Fund 2.0 - opens September 21 with rolling submission/review
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