Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation

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Nonprofit Sustainability Series

Registration is now open.

Two-Part Series featuring a keynote speaker and a panel discussion of professionals.  You may attend one or both!
Featured keynote presenter Dani Battle, drawing from her experience cofounding RICH – Restoring Inner City Hope, Inc. and the RICH Juice Bar, she will lead “Proximity to Possibility: Building Community, Enterprise, and Impact”.  Anthony Sartori, a social entrepreneur who trains leaders to build connected workplaces, will share “Five Essentials for Workplace Mental Health and Well-Being.”
Two locations:
  • Zoom Link to be offered for remote attendees.  Please email [email protected] to receive the link.
Registration deadline is Wed., Sept. 16, 2026 

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2026 Two Rivers Giving Circle Grant Application

Our 2026 Two Rivers Giving Circle grant application is now OPEN!

Click HERE to register and apply!

The Two Rivers Giving Circle is one of the few local sources of grants for Eastern Panhandle nonprofit groups that are engaged in historic preservation and natural resource conservation.

Two Rivers Giving Circle members come from Jefferson, Berkeley, and Morgan counties, and confine their grant making to those counties.  The Two Rivers Giving Circle will consider grants (range is $500-$2500) for:
  •  Safeguarding Habitat: Protection of habitat is critical to the preservation of biodiversity. Focus is placed on buffer zones, wildlife areas, watersheds, and functioning ecosystems.
  • Children and Nature: Education and involvement of the next generation are extremely important. Programs that address youth activism, knowledge, hands-on activity, and physical movement.
  • Saving Panhandle Treasures: We all have a deep care for our countryside and heritage. Initiatives that provide increased protection of historic, cultural, and pastoral places in the Panhandle.
  • Waste and Recycling: Efforts that catalyze underserved recycling efforts, promote effective household waste treatment, and deter non-point source pollution in the Panhandle.
  • Energy Conservation: Initiatives that promote increased energy conservation and decreased consumption behaviors in our Panhandle community.
  • Growing the Movement: Programs that engage, organize, and empower new constituencies who add to the advancement of programs through volunteerism and leadership that lead to new ways of thinking and acting.

Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

  • An already existing nonprofit, 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(13) organization in good standing with the IRS, or
  • An existing government/quasi-governmental agency, or public school applying for a project that is not funded by tax revenue, or
  • A religious organization requesting funding for a non-sectarian charitable purpose, or
  • A civic group that is not a 501(c)(3) organization requesting funding for a charitable community cause.
Required Financial Information for 501(c)(3) Organizations
Applications must include financial information for the organization as a whole, and in addition:
  • Applicants with charitable contributions over $300,000 but less than $500,000 must provide the most recent financial review performed by an independent certified public accountant.
  • Applicants with charitable contributions over $500,000 must provide the most recent audit performed by an independent certified public accountant.

In addition, 501(c)(3) organizations must be in good standing with:

Applications will close on SEPTEMBER 14, 2026. Two Rivers Giving Circle representatives may contact applicants for a phone or face-to-face interview and site visit.

Trust-Based Philanthropy Reporting Requirements: Grants range from $500 to $2,500 and are awarded up front. A final report, including outcomes of the funded program, and a summary of your grant expenses must be submitted by the date that will be given in your award email. Under unusual circumstances, the Community Foundation may consider an extension.

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Ron Clark Academy Well Received by Three Middle School Teams

In July, staff members from three local middle schools joined educators from across West Virginia for a three-day experience at the Ron Clark Academy (RCA) in Atlanta. Made possible through a collaboration among the Hazel Ruby McQuain Foundation, WVU Medicine, the Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation, the Roy & Gwen Steeley Foundation, the experience provided educators with an opportunity to learn, collaborate, and bring new ideas back to their classrooms and schools.

Here is what the school administrators shared about their experience with RCA.

Jacqueline McCartney, Ed.D., Principal, Capon Bridge Middle School
“Our Ron Clark Academy experience reaffirmed that great schools succeed when strong relationships, high expectations, and student engagement work together. Staff feedback has been overwhelmingly positive because the ideas are realistic, energizing, and focused on creating a culture where every student feels connected and motivated to succeed.

Nicole Reed, Principal, Charles Town Middle School
“One of the most impactful takeaways was the house system, which promotes belonging, teamwork, and school pride. This year, CTMS will begin incorporating elements of a house system to help students and staff build stronger connections and foster a positive, supportive school community.”

Brandon Burkhart, Principal, Mountain Ridge Middle School.
“One of the main takeaways was the need to be consistent. As one presenter said, finding the balance of crazy and consistency is the key to success. We have to be crazy enough to try things and have fun but consistent enough to maintain order.”

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A Day of Discovery at the National Zoo

A 2025 Mini Grant to Teachers of $500 supported fourth-grade students from Warm Springs Intermediate School with an unforgettable learning experience at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. Students eagerly explored the exhibits, including a memorable visit with Linh Mai, the zoo’s baby Asian elephant. The trip brought classroom lessons about conservation, animal welfare, and biodiversity to life. Students spoke with zookeepers about animal care, enrichment, and Species Survival Plans, gaining firsthand insight into efforts to protect endangered species. The experience sparked their curiosity, deepened their understanding of science, and inspired an appreciation for wildlife conservation. Public school teachers in Berkeley, Jefferson and Morgan Counties are encouraged to apply during the Mini Grants to Teacher cycle open August 17th-31st. Using a unique application for public school staff in Hampshire County, staff there can apply for Teacher Mini Grants August 17th-September 11th.

Martinsburg Office
127 Crimson Circle
Martinsburg, WV 25403
[email protected]
304.264.0353

Romney Office
Post Office Box 40
91 South High Street
Romney, WV 26757
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304.822.7200

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Vision

To build vibrant communities that provide opportunities for everyone living in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia.

Mission

To inspire philanthropy, serve donors, strengthen communities, and improve the quality of life in Eastern West Virginia now and for future generations.

Values

We honor the philanthropic vision of our donors and value their generosity. We respect the work of nonprofit organizations and the passion they bring to carrying out their missions. We earn the trust of our grantees, donors, and partners through our commitment to excellence in our stewardship and our dedication to accountability, integrity, professionalism, and transparency in all our actions. In all our work, we actively embrace accessibility, inclusion, racial and social equity, and the unity that comes from diversity.