Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc
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By linking generations of the region’s caring citizens together and encouraging them to think about what’s best for us all, we can dream bigger and do more.
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Mission
Refer to schedule o for continuation: partnering with generous people to build permanent philanthropic resources that strengthen our communities. Corporate form of public charity community charitable foundation organization distributing grants to charitable or non-profit organizations. Also awarding competitive grants, distributions, and scholarships through an application and review process. The focus of the awards is toward education, welfare enhancement, civic projects, and community betterment through grants to qualified organizations and competitive scholarships to individuals in the greater mid-ohio valley and surrounding area.
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GiveRadar's verified records show Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
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- Its integrity score of 90 places it in the top 1% of the 127,988 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyParkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Parkersburg, WV, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1996 and has been operating for 30 years. Its EIN is 550748246. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $12M in annual revenue. 109 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 80% 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.
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc is located in Parkersburg, WV, United States. The organization was established in 1996 and has been active for 30 years.
Based on official tax filings, Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc has $12M in annual revenue. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 89% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $12M in annual revenue. The organization has 109 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc. 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, Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc 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 80% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). 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.
By linking generations of the region’s caring citizens together and encouraging them to think about what’s best for us all, we can dream bigger and do more. Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1996.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 80% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $12M is well above the peer average of $4M.
Yes, donations to Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 550748246, 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
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): 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.
PARKERSBURG AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC 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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Leadership
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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Sentiment
PositiveParkersburg Area Community Foundation awards nearly $547,000 for community projects - WV News
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation awards 500K in Spring 2026 grants - WTAP
Parkersburg High School Foundation announces gift to support planetarium upgrades - News and Sentinel
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation holds 63rd annual meeting - WTAP
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation celebrates over six decades of community support - mariettatimes.com
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation awards over $100,000 in Ravenswood grants - WTAP
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation accepting scholarship applications - News and Sentinel
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation announces Paul W. Merkel III Memorial scholarship - News and Sentinel
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation taps longtime staff member as next executive director - mariettatimes.com
New scholarship fund established in memory of Eddie Haislop - News and Sentinel
Activity timeline
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 109 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 109 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 · 1996
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc
- What is Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc?
- Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc is a advocacy & civil rights supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Parkersburg, United States. By linking generations of the region’s caring citizens together and encouraging them to think about what’s best for us all, we can dream bigger and do more.
- When was Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc founded?
- Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc was founded in 1996.
- Who leads Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc?
- Fred Rader serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc located?
- Headquartered in Parkersburg, WV, United States.
- What is Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 80% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc trustworthy?
- Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 550748246.
- What is Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc's website?
- http://www.pacfwv.com