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Ranks in the top 100 largest community foundations in the nation

Serves as the largest community foundation in Central Appalachia

Administers 517 philanthropic funds as of 2017

Manages $244 million in assets as of 2017

Holds a 501(c)(3) tax exempt status as a public supported organization

Concentrates services in a six-county region including Boone, Clay, Fayette, Kanawha, Lincoln, and Putnam counties

Leads the nation in wealth creation and healthcare value chain initiatives

Collaborates with public and private sector partners to build community wealth

Awarded $763,419 through 373 statewide scholarships in 2017

Granted $2,779,793 through 49 competitive, discretionary grants in 2017

Distributed more than $10.2 million across all grantmaking programs in 2017

Celebrated its 50^th anniversary in 2012

Has granted more than $131 million since its establishment in 1962