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CFOV Announces 2026 Belmont County Enrichment Fund Grantees
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WHEELING, W.Va. — The Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley (CFOV) and its affiliate, GIVE Belmont County, are pleased to announce the 2026 grant recipients of the Belmont County Enrichment Fund (BCEF). This year, 13 local organizations will receive grants totaling $66,463 to support projects that enhance the quality of life across Belmont County. The BCEF grant program offers ... Read more
Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Announces Field of Interest Grant Awardees
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WHEELING, W.Va. — The Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley (CFOV) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Field of Interest Fund Grants. Made possible through the generosity of donors who entrust CFOV to respond to evolving community needs, these grants will provide a total of $44,545 to support 17 organizations throughout the Ohio Valley. ... Read more
Charitable Giving, Due Diligence, and How The Community Foundation Can Help
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Many people want to be thoughtful in their charitable giving, but that doesn’t always make the process easy. In fact, one of the most common challenges donors face is simply feeling confident in their decisions. With so many worthy organizations, urgent needs, and compelling opportunities, it can be difficult to know where to start—or how ... Read more
Opening Doors Through Exposure: HBCU Tours Expand Horizons for Local Students
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WHEELING, W.Va — For nearly two decades, Cultural Diversity and Community Outreach Director at the YWCA Wheeling, Ron Scott, dreamed of creating a program to connect local students with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Two years ago, with support from the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley through the Mountain Heritage Fund (a partnership ... Read more
CFOV Announces Second Round of Food Security Grants
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WHEELING, W.Va. — The Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley (CFOV) has awarded the second round of grants from its Food Security Fund, distributing $29,900 to six nonprofit organizations working to combat hunger and improve access to nutritious food across the Upper Ohio Valley. This round of funding continues CFOV’s commitment to addressing food insecurity throughout its eight-county service ... Read more
CFOV Board of Directors Spotlight: David Skiviat
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WHEELING, W.Va. — Meet David Skiviat, a member of the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley’s Board of Directors with a long-standing commitment to service and philanthropy across the Ohio Valley. With decades of leadership experience and a deep connection to Jefferson County, Skiviat brings valuable financial expertise and a collaborative spirit to CFOV’s work. Skiviat’s relationship with ... Read more
Why 2026 is Different: Four Tax-Time Reminders
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WHEELING, W.Va. — It’s tax season, which means it’s a terrific time to ensure that your charitable giving goals are on track. If you’ve already established a fund at the community foundation, please reach out to discuss your charitable priorities for 2026 and beyond. If you’ve not yet established a fund but are considering doing so, we hope you’ll reach out, too! Even if a professional prepares your ... Read more
Women and Philanthropy: Impact Across Generations
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WHEELING, W.Va. — March is Women’s History Month, and it’s a great time to check in on the increasing role of women in philanthropy. At the community foundation, we are honored to work with women across multiple generations, such as: –A retired executive supporting community foundation initiatives with gifts from an IRA –A business leader who is building a culture ... Read more
