West Virginia Broadcasters Educational Foundation
Historical FunderCharleston, West Virginia · EIN 55-0785736 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,960 and $3,490.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | DAVID A BARNETTE |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 LEE ST E STE 1600, CHARLESTON WV 253013202 |
| Phone | 3043401380 |
| Form and materials | LETTER REQUESTS ARE ACCEPTED; NO SPECIFIC FORMAT. |
| Deadlines | ROLLING BASIS; REQUESTS ACCEPTED ANY TIME. |
| Restrictions | WEST VIRGINIA HIGH SCHOOLS, COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wvea Wv Broadcasters Association | Charleston, WV | Grant award seminar scholarships | $10,000 |
| Mussellman High School | Inwood, WV | Grant award broadcast journalism | $5,700 |
| West Virginia University Foundation Wvuf in | Morgantown, WV | Grants for equipment | $3,490 |
| Bluefield High School | Buffalo, WV | Grants for equipment | $3,056 |
| Marshall Hs Wjmh Media | Glen Dale, WV | Grants for equipment | $2,900 |
| Lincoln Middle School | Clarksburg, WV | Grants for equipment | $2,900 |
| University High School | Morgantown, WV | Grants for equipment | $2,600 |
| Keyser High School | Keyser, WV | Grants for equipment | $2,425 |
| Lewis County High School | Weston, WV | Grants for equipment | $1,960 |
| Cabell Midland High School | Ona, WV | Grants for equipment | $1,775 |
| Wheeling Central Cath High School | Wheeling, WV | Grants for equipment | $1,600 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $38,406 | 11 |
| 2024 | $37,900 | 12 |
| 2023 | $31,000 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641349349103204
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 55-0785736
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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