CLAUDE WORTHINGTON BENEDUM FOUNDATION
Annual Giving
$14.0M-7% YoY
Grants
198
Median Grant
$75K
Organizations Funded
226
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Foundation Overview
Mission
The Foundation's mission is to encourage human development in West Virginia and Southwestern Pennsylvania through strategically placed charitable resources. Their core philosophy centers on "helping people help themselves," following the beliefs of founders Michael and Sarah Benedum.
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
Over $6.5 million in COVID-19 grants in 2020, supporting organizations like Allegheny Conference on Community Development, Allegheny County Department of Human Services, Natural Capital Investment Fund, Partnership of African American Churches
How to Apply
Applications accepted year-round on rolling basis. New applicants create MyAccount. Response within 60 days, full review up to 90 days. Contact info@benedum.org for questions.
Does Not Fund
Geographic limitations to West Virginia and Southwestern Pennsylvania (Allegheny, Washington, Greene, and Fayette Counties). Does not fund scholarships.
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$14.0M
Grants
198
Median
$75K
States
11
$15.1M
Grants
182
Median
$75K
States
11
$15.9M
Grants
166
Median
$95K
States
6
Grant Size Distribution
$75K
Typical Grant (Median)
$500
Smallest
$25K
25th Pctile
$100K
75th Pctile
$348K
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $25K and $100K.
Largest Recent Grants
$348K
2024
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC
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
$274K
2024
COALFIELD DEVELOPMENT CORP
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)
$200K
2024
THE EDUCATION ALLIANCE-BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC
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)
$200K
2024
CENTRAL SUSQUEHANNA INTERMEDIATE UNIT
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
$175K
2024
FRIENDS OF BLACKWATER INC
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
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.