Maier Foundation Inc
Historical FunderCharleston, West Virginia · EIN 55-6023833 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $14,000 and $70,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | BRADLEY M ROWE PRESIDENT |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 6190, CHARLESTON WV 25362 |
| Phone | 3043432201 |
| Form and materials | PRESCRIBED FORM USED - CONTACT ABOVE FOR GUIDELINES AND FORM. |
| Deadlines | OCTOBER 1 OF EACH YEAR. |
| Restrictions | GRANTS MADE PRIMARILY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION IN WV AND OTHER EDUCATION RELATED PURSUITS IN 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
3% of grants went outside West Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of Wv | Charleston, WV | Building revitalization | $500,000 |
| Marshall University Foundation Inc | Huntington, WV | Scholarship endowment | $500,000 |
| University of Charleston Inc | Charleston, WV | Building renovation & scholarship endowment | $500,000 |
| Wv Independent Colleges & Universities | Charleston, WV | Scholarships | $120,000 |
| Marshall University Foundation Inc | Huntington, WV | Writing awards - spend & endowment | $100,000 |
| The Foundation for Thomas Memorial and Saint Francis Hospitals Inc | South Charleston, WV | Aspiring nurse program | $100,000 |
| Wvsom Foundation Inc | Lewisburg, WV | Scholarships | $100,000 |
| Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of Wv | Charleston, WV | Operating funds | $70,000 |
| Concord University Foundation Inc | Athens, WV | Scholarships | $60,000 |
| West Virginia Wesleyan College | Buckhannon, WV | Undergraduate research experience | $60,000 |
| Wv State University Foundation Inc | Institute, WV | Scholarships | $50,000 |
| West Virginia Symphony Orchestra Inc | Charleston, WV | Operating funds | $48,000 |
| West Virginia Symphony Orchestra Inc | Charleston, WV | Collaborative programs with wv higher education institutions | $45,000 |
| Marshall University Foundation Inc | Huntington, WV | Study abroad scholarships | $40,000 |
| Glenville State University Foundation | Glenville, WV | Scholarships | $30,000 |
| West Virginia Wesleyan College | Buckhannon, WV | Study abroad scholarships | $20,000 |
| Wv Society of Certified Public Accountants | Charleston, WV | Ethics program | $20,000 |
| Camc Foundation Inc | Charleston, WV | Dean's prizes | $15,000 |
| Appalachian Children's Chorus Inc | Charleston, WV | Operating funds | $14,000 |
| Charleston Ballet Inc | Charleston, WV | Operating funds | $14,000 |
| Charleston Light Opera Guild Inc | Charleston, WV | Operating funds | $14,000 |
| Children's Theatre of Charleston Inc | Charleston, WV | Operating funds | $14,000 |
| Wv Emulation Endowment Trust | Charlotte, NC | Scholarship endowment | $12,000 |
| Faculty Merit Foundation of Wv Inc | Charleston, WV | Teaching award | $10,000 |
| Festivall Charleston Wv Inc | Charleston, WV | Operating funds | $10,000 |
| West Virginia Youth Symphony Inc | Charleston, WV | Operating funds | $6,000 |
| Charleston Chamber Music Society Inc | Charleston, WV | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| Mid-Atlantic Dance Initiative Inc | Scott Depot, WV | Operating funds | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,482,000 | 28 |
| 2023 | $2,275,000 | 25 |
| 2022 | $2,427,000 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640569349100414
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 55-6023833
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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