The Beckley Area Foundation is very different from other philanthropic and nonprofit institutions. It is a charitable channel through which donors give.
The community foundation concept is as ingenious as it is simple—it is a means by which a substantial amount of money can be built over time from contributions both large and small, the income from which is used to meet the community’s charitable needs.
The Beckley Area Foundation is now accepting applications for its Community Grant Program. Using the pooled income from discretionary funds, BAF...more
“Through this funding, teachers are offered a little more flexibility with some creative projects,” said Beckley Area Foundation Communications and...more
The foundation considers grant requests from organizations that are designated as non profit, public institutions, schools, or municipalities. You will...more
... in the important role of community philanthropy. The purpose of this program is to provide an intensive hands-on learning experience through...more
Beckley Area Foundation has made its annual discretionary grants to charitable organizations serving Raleigh County in the areas of animals, the...more
These grants can vary in size, but they all have a massive impact on the community. The new logo for BAF represents precisely that: the incoming...more
“The grants received from the Beckley Area Foundation are helping us with our goal of encouraging lifelong learning.” said Amy Stover, library...more
The WV Spirit of Philanthropy awards are the state's highest honor in recognizing philanthropic impact and each award honoree selects a nonprofit...more
The position young people are dealt with can be complex, and yet the entire economic system is still focused for an age that’s almost gone astray. The solution? Promoting social enterprise and getting these young people integrated into work.