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At some point during your adult life, you’ve likely realized that it would be wise to put in place a will, trust, and powers of attorney, as well as undertake at least a basic level of financial planning to stay on track with retirement and other wealth-related goals for yourself and for your family. Perhaps ... Read more

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WHEELING, W.Va. — Tax time is a great reason to review the basics! At the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley, our goal is to help make the tax aspects of your charitable giving as easy and effective as possible. If you’ve already established a donor-advised or other type of fund at CFOV, or if ... Read more

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You’re ready to roll into a new year, and that includes staying involved with the charities you love, whether as a donor, volunteer, board member, or all of the above. The Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley is here to support your charitable endeavors, no matter where your passions lie. Our region is full of ... Read more

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As 2024 draws to a close, you may be reviewing your tax projections to determine an ideal level of charitable giving before December 31. Before you start writing checks, stop to consider the many types of assets that might make even better gifts. If you have a fund at the Community Foundation or are interested ... Read more

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Community foundations play a vital role in disaster response and recovery by providing philanthropic support to nonprofits on the ground in the affected areas. The following list includes many of the community foundations with funds to support current disasters. Please lend your support to ongoing recovery needs. CFOV donor advisors, you can give through your ... Read more

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At the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley (CFOV), we believe that everyone can be a philanthropist. From individuals and families to corporations and civic organizations, we can help anyone set up a fund to carry out their charitable goals in the community. To help demystify the process of starting a fund, we created a ... Read more

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WHEELING, W.Va. — “What will be my legacy?” is a question that most people ask throughout their lives. Legacies take different forms: children or grandchildren, work, faith, notable community service, etc. Legacies can also include charitable planned gifts to nonprofits and causes that mattered to people during their lives.  Although August is officially National Make-A-Will ... Read more

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