Berkeley Minor and Susan Fountaine Minor Foundation
Historical FunderCharleston, West Virginia · EIN 55-6014946 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100,000 and $117,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Christopher J Winton Trustee |
|---|---|
| Address | 109 Capitol Street Suite 700, Charleston WV 25301 |
| Phone | 3043421141 |
| Form and materials | No specific form is required |
| Deadlines | None, but students should apply for an award before commencement of the term |
| Restrictions | Students attending University of Charleston and University of Virginia apply through their schools aid office. The Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of WV can nominate students. Students from any other school can apply directly. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside West Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Virginia | Charlottesville, WV | Educational | $117,000 |
| University of Charleston | Charleston, WV | Educational | $100,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $217,000 | 2 |
| 2024 | $230,500 | 2 |
| 2023 | $297,000 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641279349101744
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 55-6014946
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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