Helen W Poffenbarger and Perry S Poffenbarger Foundation
Historical FunderCharleston, West Virginia · EIN 55-0694974 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JOHN POFFENBARGER |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 LEE ST E, CHARLESTON WV 25301 |
| Phone | 3043539000 |
| Form and materials | LETTER DESCRIBING EDUCATIONAL AND FINANCIAL NEEDS, OR REQUEST FROM EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | LIMITED TO KANAWHA COUNTY, WV |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wv State University Foundation | Institute, WV | School and student supplies | $40,000 |
| Ben Franklin Vocational Center | Dunbar, WV | Student needs etc. | $35,000 |
| Kanawha-Charleston Humane Society | Charleston, WV | Animal care and supplies | $25,000 |
| University of Charleston | Charleston, WV | Student needs etc. | $20,000 |
| Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club of Charleston Wv | Charleston, WV | Student supplies | $13,500 |
| Backpackbuddyorg | Dunbar, WV | Student supplies, etc. | $10,000 |
| Bob Burdette Center Inc | Charleston, WV | Student supplies, etc. | $10,000 |
| Education Elevators Fdn | Charleston, WV | Student needs etc. | $7,500 |
| Shawnee Park Foundation Inc | Charleston, WV | Student needs etc. | $5,000 |
| Childhood Language Center | Charleston, WV | Child care and supplies | $5,000 |
| Dunbar - Institute Samaritan Center | Dunbar, WV | Student neeeds etc. | $4,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $175,000 | 11 |
| 2024 | $131,500 | 9 |
| 2023 | $131,500 | 9 |
| 2021 | $131,500 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622029349100407
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 55-0694974
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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