Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation

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As a Partner in Philanthropy, your organization’s investment in the Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation … more

EWVCF 30th Logo

The Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation (EWVCF) is celebrating 30 years of shared success.   In August of … more

We are excited to share an important milestone in our regional philanthropic journey—one that reflects not just … more

EWVCF and Qualified Charitable Distributions

Individuals 70 1⁄2 and older are eligible to make Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) up to $108,000 (for 2025) directly from their IRAs to endowed funds at the Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation (EWVCF) that directly benefit charitable organizations in Berkeley, Hampshire, Hardy, Jefferson and Morgan counties. Please consult your tax and/or financial advisor to see how/if this is applicable to you.

Download this list of charitable organizations that have endowed funds at EWVCF that are eligible to receive QCDs.  EWVCF_QCD Orgs

Browse these resources to see if  QCD’s might be a good choice for your charitable giving plan.

  • Qualified Charitable Distributions
  • A QCD Case Study

The United Way of the Eastern Panhandle and the Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation recently collaborated on … more

Named for the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers, the Two Rivers Giving Circle is one of the few … more

Meet Robert (Bob) Altieri  Bob’s story is one of service and devotion. A third-generation Italian, he earned … more

Martinsburg Office
127 Crimson Circle
Martinsburg, WV 25403
[email protected]
304.264.0353

Romney Office
Post Office Box 40
91 South High Street
Romney, WV 26757
[email protected]
304.822.7200

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Vision

To build vibrant communities that provide opportunities for everyone living in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia.

Mission

To inspire philanthropy, serve donors, strengthen communities, and improve the quality of life in Eastern West Virginia now and for future generations.

Values

We honor the philanthropic vision of our donors and value their generosity. We respect the work of nonprofit organizations and the passion they bring to carrying out their missions. We earn the trust of our grantees, donors, and partners through our commitment to excellence in our stewardship and our dedication to accountability, integrity, professionalism, and transparency in all our actions. In all our work, we actively embrace accessibility, inclusion, racial and social equity, and the unity that comes from diversity.

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