Fenton Foundation Inc
Historical FunderWilliamstown, West Virginia · EIN 55-6017260 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $12,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | LYNN F ERB |
|---|---|
| Address | FENTON FOUNDATION, WILLIAMSTOWN WV 26187 |
| Phone | 7405160129 |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIFIC FORM - LETTER OUTLINING NATURE OF REQUEST SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO LYNN F. ERB. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NO GIFTS, GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS, ETC. ARE MADE TO AN INDIVIDUAL. MAJOR EMPHASIS ON WOOD COUNTY, WV AND WASHINGTON COUNTY, OH INSTITUTIONS. |
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
30% of grants went outside West Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marietta Memorial Health Foundation | Marietta, OH | Operations | $35,000 |
| Marietta College | Marietta, OH | Capital campaign | $30,000 |
| Parkersburg Area Community Foundation | Parkersburg, WV | Operations | $30,000 |
| United Way of the Mid-Ohio Valley | Vienna, WV | Operations | $24,000 |
| First United Methodist Church | Williamstown, WV | Operations | $19,000 |
| Salvation Army - Marietta | Marietta, OH | Operations | $15,000 |
| Salvation Army - Parkersburg | Parkersburg, WV | Operation | $15,000 |
| Artsbridge | Parkersburg, WV | Operations | $14,000 |
| First Baptist Church | Williamstown, WV | Operations | $12,000 |
| American Red Cross - Ohio River Valley | Parkersburg, WV | Operations | $10,000 |
| Williamstown Football Club | Williamstown, WV | Operations | $10,000 |
| First United Presbyterian Church | Williamstown, WV | Operations | $9,000 |
| Education Alliance | Charleston, WV | Operations | $6,000 |
| Evergreen Arts and Humanities | Marietta, OH | Operations | $5,500 |
| Williamstown Community Association | Williamstown, WV | Operations | $5,000 |
| Fagcamuseum | Williamstown, WV | Operations | $5,000 |
| Childrens Home Society of Wv | Charleston, WV | Operations | $3,000 |
| Williamstown Church of Christ | Williamstown, WV | Operations | $3,000 |
| Whs Academic Boosters | Williamstown, WV | Operations | $2,500 |
| Williamstown Strings | Williamstown, WV | Operations | $2,500 |
| Betsey Mills Club | Marietta, OH | Operations | $2,000 |
| Building Bridges to Careers | Parkersburg, WV | Operations | $2,000 |
| Ely Chapman Education Foundation | Marietta, OH | Operations | $2,000 |
| Leap Ahead Learning Center | Williamstown, WV | Operations | $2,000 |
| Marietta Family YMCA | Marietta, OH | Operations | $2,000 |
| Veritas Classical Academy | Marietta, OH | Operations | $2,000 |
| Whs Band Booster Org | Williamstown, WV | Operations | $2,000 |
| Womens Care Center | Parkersburg, WV | Operations | $2,000 |
| Friends of the Museum | Marietta, OH | Operations | $1,000 |
| North Star Child Advocacy Center | Parkersburg, WV | Operations | $1,000 |
| River Cities Symphony Orchestra | Parkersburg, WV | Operations | $1,000 |
| The Castle | Marietta, OH | Operations | $1,000 |
| Wood County Board of Education | Parkersburg, WV | Operations | $750 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $276,250 | 33 |
| 2024 | $207,555 | 33 |
| 2023 | $207,040 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631359349104498
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 55-6017260
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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