The Daywood Foundationinc
Historical FunderCharleston, West Virginia · EIN 55-6018107 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$847K
Organizations funded54
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$23.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | WILLIAM BOOKER |
|---|---|
| Address | 1500 CHASE TOWER, CHARLESTON WV 25301 |
| Phone | 3043458900 |
| Form and materials | THE REQUEST MUST BE IN WRITING WITH SPECIFIC AMOUNT AND PURPOSE STATED AND VERIFICATION OF EXEMPT UNDER IRC 501(C)(3). |
| Deadlines | DEADLINE FOR GRANTS FUNDED BEFORE THE END OF THE CALENDAR YEAR IS SEPTEMBER 15TH OF THAT YEAR. |
| Restrictions | GRANTS MADE ONLY TO WEST VIRGINIA INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT UNDER IRC 501(C)(3). |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Central Wv | Charleston, WV | General program support | $70,000 |
| Davis-Stuart Inc | Lewisburg, WV | Paving project | $50,000 |
| Greenbrier Historical Society | Lewisburg, WV | Enslaved quarters restoration | $48,850 |
| Carnegie Hall Inc | Lewisburg, WV | General programming | $36,000 |
| Greenbrier Valley Theatre | Lewisburg, WV | Production costs | $36,000 |
| Davis & Elkins College | Elkins, WV | Scholarship program | $32,500 |
| West Virginia Symphony | Charleston, WV | Concert season | $30,000 |
| West Virginia Wesleyan College | Buckhannon, WV | Scholarship program | $30,000 |
| Clay Center | Charleston, WV | Arts & science exhibit/programming | $25,000 |
| United Way of Greenbrier Valley | Lewisburg, WV | General program support | $25,000 |
| New Vision Renewable Energy Inc | Philippi, WV | Kitchen equipment | $22,227 |
| Buckskin Council #617 Boy Scouts of America | Charleston, WV | General program support | $20,000 |
| Communities in Schools | Lewisburg, WV | General program support | $20,000 |
| Covenant House Inc | Charleston, WV | Emergency assistance program | $20,000 |
| University of Charleston | Charleston, WV | Nursing scholarships | $20,000 |
| Gateway Industries Inc | Ronceverte, WV | Laser etching equipment | $16,345 |
| Davis & Elkins College | Elkins, WV | College 101 initiative | $16,000 |
| Fund for the Arts | Charleston, WV | General program support | $16,000 |
| Comfort Cases Inc | Rockville, MD | General program support | $15,000 |
| High Rocks | Hillsboro, WV | Youth leadership program | $15,000 |
| Kanawha Valley Fellowship Home | Charleston, WV | Updating website | $15,000 |
| Rebuilding Together Charleston | Charleston, WV | Safe at home program | $15,000 |
| Shepherd's Center of Greenbrier Valley Inc | Lewisburg, WV | General operating expenses | $15,000 |
| Wellspring of Greenbrier Inc | Rupert, WV | Day haven program | $15,000 |
| Manna Meal | Charleston, WV | Food insecurity assistance | $14,500 |
| Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council | Charleston, WV | Camping program | $13,000 |
| American Red Cross | Charleston, WV | General program support | $11,500 |
| Capitol Market | Charleston, WV | Office furniture | $10,000 |
| Charleston Light Opera Guild Inc | Charleston, WV | General programming | $10,000 |
| Cross Roads Pregnancy Care Center | Charleston, WV | Support services | $10,000 |
| Family Refuge Center | Lewisburg, WV | General program support | $10,000 |
| Greenbrier County Library | Lewisburg, WV | General program support | $10,000 |
| Penny Pitch | Lewisburg, WV | General program support | $10,000 |
| Rea of Hope Fellowship Home | Charleston, WV | Addiction recovery | $10,000 |
| Rea of Hope Inc | Charleston, WV | Garden | $10,000 |
| West Virginia Health Right Inc | Charleston, WV | Adult dental services | $10,000 |
| West Virginia Homes Inc | Charleston, WV | Elderly needy support | $10,000 |
| Charleston Ballet | Charleston, WV | General programming | $8,000 |
| Children's Therapy Clinic | Charleston, WV | Therapy services | $7,500 |
| Legal Aid of Wv | Charleston, WV | Justive of the move | $7,500 |
| Union Mission | Charleston, WV | General program support | $7,000 |
| Daymark Inc | Charleston, WV | Patchwork program | $6,000 |
| West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Charleston, WV | US & them production | $6,000 |
| Appalachian Children's Chorus | Charleston, WV | General program support | $5,000 |
| Children's Home Society of Wv | Charleston, WV | General program support | $5,000 |
| Festivall Charleston | Charleston, WV | Neighborhood arts program | $5,000 |
| Mountain Mission Inc | Charleston, WV | Food basket program | $5,000 |
| West Virginia Homes Inc | Charleston, WV | Rental assistance program | $5,000 |
| Greenbrier County Youth Camp | Lewisburg, WV | Miniature golf course | $4,000 |
| Faculty Merit Foundation of Wv | Charleston, WV | General program support | $3,500 |
| Rawtools South | Weaverville, NC | Gun safe surrender event | $3,500 |
| Adaland Mansion Development Inc | Philippi, WV | Golf cart | $3,000 |
| Faith in Action of the Greater Kanawha Valley | Charleston, WV | Volunteer recruitment | $2,700 |
| Union Mission | Charleston, WV | Hvac | $650 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $847,272 | 54 |
| 2023 | $919,000 | 54 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513119349100901
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 55-6018107
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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