Helen W Poffenbarger and Perry S Poffenbarger Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Charleston, West Virginia · EIN 55-0694974
- West Virginia
- Charleston
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in West Virginia
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $180KTax year 2025
- Grants made
- 11Tax year 2025
- Total assets
- $1.5MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
SUPPORTS HEALTH ISSUES, NURSING STUDENTS, AND STUDENTS IN FINANCIAL NEED WHO ELECT A NON-COLLEGE DEGREE EDUCATION PATH SUCH AS VOCATIONAL OR TECHNICAL TRAINING.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Wv State University Foundation | $40K | 2025 |
| Ben Franklin Vocational Center | $35K | 2025 |
| Kanawha-Charleston Humane Society | $25K | 2025 |
| University of Charleston | $20K | 2025 |
| Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club of Charleston Wv | $14K | 2025 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (11 grants in 2025) is available with a free account.
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.