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Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 25-1086799 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2024
- Total grants paid
- $14M
- Grants reported
- 198
- Median grant
- $75K
- Future commitments
- $2.9M
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 198 | $14M |
Where Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC | MORGANTOWN, WV | FOR THE SPARKING EARLY LITERACY GROWTH IN WEST VIRGINIA NEXT PHASE GRANT PROGRAM, WHICH SUPPORTS TRANSFORMATIONAL EARLY LITERACY PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN IN WEST VIRGINIA FROM BIRTH TO AGE 8 IN HIGH-NEED AREAS | 2024 | $348K |
| COALFIELD DEVELOPMENT CORP | HUNTINGTON, WV | TO LAUNCH A FIRST OF ITS KIND CLIMATE CHANGE RESILIENCY STRATEGY TO TRANSFORM THE ECONOMY IN THE COALFIELDS REGION OF WEST VIRGINIA AS PART OF THE NATIONAL BUILD BACK BETTER CHALLENGE (OVER THREE YEARS) | 2024 | $274K |
| THE EDUCATION ALLIANCE-BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC | CHARLESTON, WV | TO CREATE ACCELERATED CAREER PATHWAYS FROM K-12 FOR HIGH SKILL/HIGH WAGE JOBS FOR YOUTH IN HEALTHCARE AND MANUFACTURING THROUGH THE CAREER ACCELERATION, READINESS, AND EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCES FOR REGIONAL STUDENTS PROGRAM (OVER TWO YEARS) | 2024 | $200K |
| CENTRAL SUSQUEHANNA INTERMEDIATE UNIT | CAMP HILL, PA | FOR THE PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL-AGE CHILD CARE ALLIANCE TO CONVENE THE OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME COMMUNITY AROUND A COHESIVE STATEWIDE ADVOCACY AGENDA TO INCREASE DEDICATED FUNDING AND SUPPORT TO OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME ORGANIZATIONS | 2024 | $200K |
| FRIENDS OF BLACKWATER INC | THOMAS, WV | FOR THE WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAIN RAILROAD HISTORIC TRAIL PROJECT, WHICH AIMS TO ACTIVATE THE STRATEGY FOR A NEW 107-MILE REGIONAL TRAIL CONNECTING 20 TOWNS AND HUBS BETWEEN ELKINS, BLACKWATER CANYON, AND THE CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO CANAL | 2024 | $175K |
| ALLEGHENY CONFERENCE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | PITTSBURGH, PA | TO SUPPORT THE ALLEGHENY CONFERENCES 2024-2026 WORK PLAN, WHICH STRIVES TO ADVANCE A THRIVING, FUTURE-FOCUSED ECONOMY FOR SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA | 2024 | $175K |
| WEST VIRGINIA MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION EDUCATIONAL FUND INC | BUCKHANNON, WV | TO STRENGTHEN WEST VIRGINIAS MANUFACTURING CAREER PIPELINE, THROUGH ADVANCING MANUFACTURING EDUCATION AND ENGAGING INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS IN HIGH-LEVEL PROGRAMMING | 2024 | $160K |
| AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION WEST VIRGINIA | PITTSBURGH, PA | TO CATALYZE THE WEST VIRGINIA FOOD ECOSYSTEM BY EVALUATING AND STRENGTHENING THE CAPACITY OF HEALTHY KIDS, INC. AND THEIR CENTRAL KITCHEN PROJECT (OVER TWO YEARS) | 2024 | $150K |
| PITTSBURGH OPERA INC | PITTSBURGH, PA | FOR OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE 2024-25 SEASON | 2024 | $150K |
| RIVERS OF STEEL HERITAGE CORPORATION | HOMESTEAD, PA | TO DEVELOP SUSTAINABLE CULTURAL/ECONOMIC GROWTH IN THE CITY OF MONONGAHELA AND THE MID-MONONGAHELA VALLEY (OVER THREE YEARS) | 2024 | $150K |
| ALLEGHENY INTERMEDIATE UNIT | HOMESTEAD, PA | TO SUPPORT CATALYTIC GRANTMAKING THAT ENABLES SCHOOLS AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL PROGRAMS TO TEST AUDACIOUS IDEAS AROUND REDESIGNING SCHOOL SYSTEMS, REENGINEERING INSTRUCTION, AND CO-AUTHORING PERSONALIZED LEARNING FOR ALL STUDENTS | 2024 | $150K |
| VALLEY SCHOOL OF LIGONIER | LIGONIER, PA | TO SUPPORT VALLEY SCHOOLS CHILD-CENTERED LEARNING MODEL ROOTED IN CONNECTION TO NATURE, THROUGH THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PAUL G. BENEDUM, JR. NATURE PLAYGROUND AND EXPANDED TROUT PROGRAM (OVER TWO YEARS) | 2024 | $150K |
| THE UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA | PITTSBURGH, PA | TO SUPPORT THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT NEEDS OF EARLY CHILDHOOD PROVIDERS, AS THEY NAVIGATE NEW METHODS OF CLASSROOM DELIVERY DESIGNED TO REDUCE THE INCIDENCE OF LEARNING LOSS AND ENSURE PREPAREDNESS AS CHILDREN TRANSITION FROM PRESCHOOL TO KINDERGARTEN | 2024 | $150K |
| TEAM FOR WEST VIRGINIA CHILDREN INC | HUNTINGTON, WV | FOR PARTNERS IN COMMUNITY OUTREACH TO BUILD THE CAPACITY OF IN-HOME FAMILY EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO SERVE YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES | 2024 | $145K |
| WEST VIRGINIANS FOR AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE | CHARLESTON, WV | TO CONNECT EVERY WEST VIRGINIAN, ESPECIALLY CHILDREN, LOW-INCOME OR UNDEREMPLOYED WORKERS, AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, TO THE APPROPRIATE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM | 2024 | $130K |
| TUG RIVER HEALTH ASSOCIATION INC | GARY, WV | TO STAFF AND RE-OPEN DENTAL SERVICES AT THE MAIN HEALTH CENTER, AT THE SCHOOL BASED HEALTH CENTER, AND ON A MOBILE UNIT | 2024 | $130K |
| WEST VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE | LEWISBURG, WV | TO CREATE AND IMPLEMENT AN EXTENSIVE SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH CLINICAL ROTATION FOR STUDENT DOCTORS TO ENHANCE CARE FOR PATIENTS IN RURAL COMMUNITIES | 2024 | $129.7K |
| ALLEGHENY PARTNERS FOR OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME APOST INC | PITTSBURGH, PA | TO STRENGTHEN AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME ORGANIZATIONS IN ALLEGHENY COUNTY THROUGH ADVOCACY, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, NETWORKING, AND QUALITY INITIATIVES | 2024 | $125K |
| GREENBRIER COUNTY HEALTH ALLIANCE INC | LEWISBURG, WV | TO DEVELOP NEW PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS IN COLLABORATION WITH THE CENTER FOR RURAL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH TO ADDRESS HEALTH DISPARITIES AND CONDUCT COMMUNITY-DRIVEN RESEARCH | 2024 | $125K |
| SEED SOWER INC | MEADOW BRIDGE, WV | TO SUPPORT SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGIES FOR RECOVERY HOUSING AND TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS | 2024 | $125K |
| EDVENTURE GROUP INC | MORGANTOWN, WV | FOR THE WEST VIRGINIA ENTREPRENEURSHIP ECOSYSTEM WHICH PROMOTES CONNECTION AND COLLABORATION OF ENTREPRENEURS WITH ESSENTIAL RESOURCES TO ENSURE ANY INDIVIDUAL CAN BE SUCCESSFUL IN STARTING AND GROWING INNOVATIVE BUSINESS IN WEST VIRGINIA | 2024 | $125K |
| WEST VIRGINIA NONPROFIT ASSOCIATION | WHEELING, WV | TO REFINE THE WEST VIRGINIA NONPROFIT ASSOCIATION'S PROGRAMMING AND STRATEGIES FOR MEMBER ENGAGEMENT AND RECRUITMENT, ADDRESSING THE SECTOR'S DISTINCT CHALLENGES WHILE MAINTAINING ESSENTIAL CAPACITY-BUILDING SUPPORT | 2024 | $125K |
| INTERMEDIATE UNIT 1 | COAL CENTER, PA | TO EXPAND BRICOLAGES "MIDNIGHT RADIO JR." PROGRAMMING INTO ALL INTERMEDIATE UNIT 1 ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS AND EXTEND PROGRAMMING INTO FRAZIER AND MAGNOLIA SCHOOLS | 2024 | $125K |
| MAIN STREET MORGANTOWN INC | MORGANTOWN, WV | FOR THE ARTISAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM WHICH WILL HELP MORGANTOWN-AREA CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURS DEVELOP SUSTAINABLE LOCAL BUSINESSES BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO LOW-COST WORKSPACE, BUSINESS COACHING AND EDUCATION, AND TANGIBLE OPPORTUNITIES TO SCALE AND GROW | 2024 | $120K |
| WEST VIRGINIA HIGH TECHNOLOGY CONSORTIUM FOUNDATION | FAIRMONT, WV | FOR THE INNOVA COMMERCIALIZATION PROGRAM WHICH WILL PROVIDE A PATHWAY FOR EARLY-STAGE COMPANIES TO ACCESS SUPPORT AND CAPITAL | 2024 | $120K |
How to apply
This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.
- Contact
- JENNIFER HAMMERSTROM
- Address
- 1400 BENEDUM-TREES BUILDING 223 FOURTH AVENUE PITTSBURGH, PA, 15237
- Phone
- 4122463600
- INFO@BENEDUM.ORG
- Deadlines
- THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT HAVE SUBMISSION DEADLINES AND APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
- Application materials
- YOU CAN DETERMINE YOUR ELIGIBILITY AND SUBMIT YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION ONLINE AT: HTTPS://BENEDUM.ORG/ONLINE-APPLY-REPORT/ONLINE-APPLY-REPORT/
- Restrictions
- THE FOUNDATION GENERALLY DOES NOT MAKE GRANTS IN SUPPORT OF: - ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED OUTSIDE WEST VIRGINIA OR SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA - INDIVIDUALS - ORGANIZATIONS NOT EXEMPT FROM TAXATION UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) - STUDENT AID, FELLOWSHIPS, OR TRAVEL - CONSTRUCTION OR EQUIPMENT - ENDOWMENT - ONGOING OPERATING EXPENSES - NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS - BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH - RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS FOR RELIGIOUS PURPOSES - INDIVIDUAL ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS - ANNUAL APPEALS OR MEMBERSHIP DRIVES - CONFERENCES, FILMS, BOOKS, AND AUDIO-VISUAL PRODUCTIONS, UNLESS AN INTEGRAL PART OF A FOUNDATION-SUPPORTED PROGRAM
Application information: https://benedum.org/ONLINE-APPLY-REPORT/ONLINE-APPLY-REPORT/
About this data
Figures are aggregated from Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (1 filing on file, most recent tax year 2024). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.