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.
Amazing Raise Results Are In
Despite the technology snags, the third installment of The Amazing Raise Ohio Valley was a great success! $337,392
(from 1,851 gifts!) was raised for 114 participating nonprofits.
Thanks to the sponsors, donors and participating organizations for their support and patience during what became a challenging day!
2016 Top Three Fund Raising Organizations Smith-Goshen Rice Enrichment Fund
Webark Estates, Inc.
St. Clairsville Public Library Foundation
Check out the leaderboard to see the results for your favorite organization!
CFOV Hosts Continuing Education Event
John Campbell Harmon sharing his vast knowledge of charitable planned giving.
Elaine Waterhouse Wilson introducing the concept of social enterprise and its charitable impact.
Legal and Finance Professionals Expand Knowledge
The CFOV Social Enterprise and Charitable Planning continuing education event provided great opportunities for insight and conversation for area legal and finance professionals. Thanks to our presenters, John Campbell Harmon and Elaine Waterhouse Wilson, and attendees for spending the afternoon with us!
What topics interest you? CFOV is exploring expanding continuing education events throughout our service area. Let us know by clicking here!
Community Impact Funding Supports Training
YWCA Brings Awareness to Human Trafficking
From left: Lori Jones, YWCA; Wayne Fisher, WV Intelligence Fusion Center; Rita Gupta, YWCA; Jennifer Kempton, Survivor's Ink;
Talia Divita, WV State Police;
Special Agent Brian Morris, US Department of Homeland Security
The YWCA, along with the US Department of Homeland Security, WV State Police and the WV Intelligence Fusion Center, hosted Human Trafficking (In the mind of a Sex Offender) training. The training detailed elements of human trafficking and featured firsthand knowledge from Jennifer Kempton.
Kempton, a human trafficking survivor, shared her story in detail and gave attendees an unforgettable perspective on this growing issue.
The CFOV is pleased to offer its conference room as an option! Beautifully and functionally furnished, the space comfortably accommodates 20 around the table, in addition to overflow seating.
The space offers numerous audiovisual amenities and features a 65" flat screen television.
Please call CFOV at 304-242-3144 to learn more or click to inquire via email.
Annual Report Now Available
We invite you to view our most recent Annual Report. It's a great way to learn more about CFOV funds, donors, projects and more!
