Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation
TO OPERATE A COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IN EASTERN WEST VIRGINIA, BY GATHERING GIFTS FROM DONORS, GROWING THOSE CONTRIBUTIONS THROUGH PRUDENT INVESTMENTS, AND AWARDING ANNUAL GRANTS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FROM …
Eastern West Virginia Community
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The Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation (EWVCF) is about Local Leadership . . . overseeing Local Assets . . . meeting Local Needs . . . . Our Mission is to improve the quality of life in the Eastern Panhandle by building permanent endowment to benefit Jefferson, Berkeley and Morgan Counties. Our Vision is to […]
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Mission
To operate a community foundation in eastern west virginia, by gathering gifts from donors, growing those contributions through prudent investments, and awarding annual grants to nonprofit organizations from the investment gains.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 75 places it in the top 10% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyEastern West Virginia Community Foundation is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Martinsburg, WV, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1995 and has been operating for 31 years. Its EIN is 550742377. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 59 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 550742377. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 86% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.
Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation is located in Martinsburg, WV, United States. The organization was established in 1995 and has been active for 31 years. Its registered address is 229 E Martin St Ste 4, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 80% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 59 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 86% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 80%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation (EWVCF) is about Local Leadership . . . overseeing Local Assets . . . meeting Local Needs . . . . Our Mission is to improve the quality of life in the Eastern Panhandle by building permanent endowment to benefit Jefferson, Berkeley and Morgan Counties. Our Vision is to […] Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1995.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 80%. Its annual revenue of $3M is comparable to the peer average of $4M.
Yes, donations to Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 550742377, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
EASTERN WEST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (23)
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23 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 59 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 59 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1995
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation
- What is Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation?
- Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Martinsburg, United States. The Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation (EWVCF) is about Local Leadership . . . overseeing Local Assets . . . meeting Local Needs . . . . Our Mission is to improve the quality of life in the Eastern Panhandle by building permanent endowment to benefit Jefferson, Berkeley and Morgan Counties. Our Vision is to […]
- When was Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation founded?
- Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation was founded in 1995.
- Who leads Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation?
- Michael Whalton serves as EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
- Where is Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Martinsburg, WV, United States.
- What is Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 86% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation trustworthy?
- Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 550742377.
- What is Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation's website?
- https://www.ewvcf.org