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. |
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CFOV Announces Grant Opportunity Through the
Harry E. and Olive T. Charitable Trust
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The Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley is pleased to announce a new grant opportunity made possible by the Harry E. and Olive T. Barth Charitable Trust.
The Barth Charitable Trust, administered by Wesbanco Bank, Inc., seeks to make 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 Trust 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.
Applications will be reviewed by an Advisory Committee, comprised of community stakeholders and trust advisors.
The inaugural Barth Charitable Trust grant cycle is currently open and will conclude September 23.
Applications are available by visiting
here. Questions can be directed to the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley by calling 304-242-3144 or by emailing
[email protected].
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2016 Scholarship Luncheon
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More Than $150,000 Awarded
A Scholarship Luncheon, sponsored by WesBanco, was held to honor awardees and to thank donors on August 5 at Wilson Lodge at Oglebay Resort and Conference Center. The gathering provided an opportunity for donors to meet scholarship recipients and celebrate their successes.
Recipients of the Ohio County Bar Association Scholarship are joined by Kris Molnar, CFOV board member, and
Jeff McCamic, Ohio County Bar Association representative
The Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley administers over 60 scholarship funds for a variety of opportunities. This year, CFOV gave more than $150,000 in scholarship awards to 113 students throughout the Upper Ohio Valley, representing 22 area high schools. Scholarship awards ranged from $250 to $27,568 and many are renewable, which extends the impact of such gifts.
Community Foundation scholarships are as unique as the individual donor. Scholarships managed by CFOV represent memorials for loved ones, an affinity for a particular major, school/university, intended career path, financial need and even being a first generation college student.
You can learn more about the 2016 awardees by clicking
here
. Best wishes to our recipients as they begin the upcoming semester!
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Civic Leaders Fellowship Program
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Seven Week Program Concludes
The 2016 class of the Civic Leaders Fellowship Program concluded July 22 with a celebratory picnic. This year, 20 students took part in the program, a community leadership initiative of CFOV, and spent seven weeks working as interns at Ohio Valley businesses and organizations. Weekly professional and personal development opportunities were offered and second year fellows took part in writing a competitive grant application for a local nonprofit. The winning application was written on behalf of the SMART Center and will provide $5,000 for mobile science kits.
The Civic Leaders Fellowship Program seeks to expose participants to the professional and community opportunities in the Ohio Valley, demonstrating the potential that exists for their futures upon college graduation.
Planning for the next class of civic leaders will begin soon. To learn more about the program and how you can get involved, please call CFOV at 304-242-3144 or send an
email.
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Annual Picnic Highlighted Impact
Members of the Women's Giving Circle and guests enjoyed a summer evening picnic on July 21. The Women's Giving Circle has given $165,354 in grants since its inception and has an endowment that continues to grow.
The next Women's Giving Circle grant period will begin September 19 and applications will be accepted through November 4. You can learn more about the Women's Giving Circle by visiting
here.
Pictured are Women's Giving Circle members Sue Farnsworth, Mary Beth Hughes and Barbara Ruben
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Graphic Design Opportunity
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WLU Program Offers Design Services
Local non-profits and start-ups seeking graphic design resources are invited to consider an opportunity through West Liberty University and student designers.
Under the direction of WLU faculty member Jim Haizlett, students involved in the graphic design program partner with organizations with limited resources to create branding, identity systems, websites, brochures, presentations, videos, billboards, and more.
There is no cost to anyone to apply, and the only cost to organizations is for the actual physical products that they may choose to order: billboards, print materials, websites, etc. Organizations may begin applying for the program by using this
link to access the information form. Questions may be directed to
[email protected].
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Mark Those Calendars!
- Wetzel County Fund: closes August 19
- Barth Charitable Trust: August 15 - September 23
- Chevron: September 1 - October 14
- Community Impact: September 19 - October 25 (letters of intent)
- Women's Giving Circle: September 19 - November 4
- Smith-Goshen Rice Enrichment Fund: November 1 - December 16
Visit our
website for more details!
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