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Harry E. and Olive T. Barth Charitable Trust Names 2025 Grant Recipients
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WHEELING, W.Va. — Ten organizations providing services in Tyler County have been selected as the 2024 grant recipients from the Harry E. and Olive T. Barth Charitable Trust. A total of $115,108.00 will be distributed for arts and culture, food security and basic needs, city improvements in Sistersville, and other activities in Tyler County. The Community Foundation ... Read more
Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Awards Nearly $17,000 in STEM Education Grants to Local Teachers
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WHEELING, W.Va. – The Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley (CFOV) is proudly announcing the recipients of the Fall 2025 Expand Energy STEM Grants during a special reception held on October 29 at Warwood Elementary School. The event celebrates educators who spark creativity and innovation in local classrooms. This grant cycle, CFOV is awarding a ... Read more
Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Awards First Round of Food Security Grants
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WHEELING, W.Va. – The Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley (CFOV) has awarded the first round of grants from its newly established Food Security Fund, distributing $62,850 to 12 nonprofit organizations working to combat hunger and improve access to nutritious food across the Upper Ohio Valley. The primary focus of this round of grants was ... Read more
Staff Spotlight: Liz Paulhus
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WHEELING, W.VA. — Meet Liz Paulhus! Liz has served as the Director of Development and Donor Services at the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley (CFOV) since September 2023. In this role, she works closely with prospective donors to establish funds that align with their charitable goals and provides personalized support to current fundholders. Her ... Read more
Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Announces 2025 River Valley Health Fund Grant Recipients
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WHEELING, W.Va. – The Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley (CFOV) is proud to announce the recipients of this year’s River Valley Health Fund (RVHF) grants. A total of $123,628 has been awarded to 14 organizations working to strengthen the health and well-being of communities across the Ohio Valley. The RVHF continues the legacy of ... Read more
Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Awards More Than $275,000 in Scholarships to Area Students
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WHEELING, W.Va. – The Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley (CFOV) is proud to announce that 137 area students have been awarded scholarships totaling $276,604 to support their pursuit of higher education at colleges and universities across the country. CFOV currently administers more than 60 scholarship funds, each created with specific criteria and awarded through ... Read more
A Backpack, a Haircut, and a Boost of Confidence: 2024 RVHF Grant Healthy Supports for Belmont County Probation Youth Program
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ST. CLAIRSVILLE, OHIO — With support from the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley’s River Valley Health Fund, the Belmont County Juvenile Probation Department turned $7,500 into something much bigger: dignity, motivation, and a lasting connection with youth who needed it most. Through the “Healthy Supports for Belmont County Probation Youth” program, probation officers distributed ... Read more
Did you know you can use your IRA to start a charitable fund with us?
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Do you have an IRA? Are you required to take a minimum distribution? Did you know that you can use something called a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) to avoid increasing your taxable income while making charitable gifts? If you do not need or want your IRA required minimum distribution (RMD), you can make a direct ... Read more
