Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation
CLAUDE WORTHINGTON BENEDUM FOUNDATION, a major 990pf foundation in Pennsylvania, provides grants ranging from $5K to $800K annually.
2023 Summary
$413.02M
Total Assets
$15.90M
Funding Awarded
166
Grants Given
$95,250
Median Grant
$800,000
Largest Grant
$5,000
Smallest Grant
2023 Recipients
Recipient | Award | Location | Purpose |
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Coalfield Development Corporation | $800,000 | Huntington, WEST VIRGINIA | To Launch A First Of Its Kind Climate Change Resiliency Strategy To Transform The Economy In The Coalfields Region Of West Virginia As Part Of The National Build Back Better Challenge (Over Three Years) |
The Pittsburgh Trust For Cultural Resources | $500,000 | Pittsburgh, PENNSYLVANIA | For The Refurbishment Of The Benedum And Stanley Marquees (Over Two Years) |
West Virginia University Foundation Inc | $400,000 | Morgantown, WEST VIRGINIA | To Support, In High Need Areas, A Second Set Of Demonstration Projects Designed To Improve Reading Levels For West Virginia Children From Birth To Age Eight |
Allegheny Intermediate Unit | $250,000 | Homestead, PENNSYLVANIA | For The Remake Learning Network, An Interstate Consortium Of Educators, Researchers, And Artists Which Promotes Innovation In Education (Over Two Years) |
Allegheny Intermediate Unit | $200,000 | Homestead, PENNSYLVANIA | To Support Catalytic Grantmaking That Enables Schools And Out Of School Programs To Test Audacious Ideas Around Redesigning School Systems, Reengineering Instruction, And Co Authoring Personalized Learning For All Students |
Generation West Virginia | $200,000 | Morgantown, WEST VIRGINIA | To Lead A Community Based Strategy To Increase Broadband Connectivity In The State (Over Three Years) |
West Virginia Community Development Hub Inc | $200,000 | Charleston, WEST VIRGINIA | To Drive Community And Economic Development Through Leadership Development And Innovative, Professional Community Coaching In Rural Communities And Neighborhoods Across West Virginia |
Allegheny Conference On Community Development | $175,000 | Pittsburgh, PENNSYLVANIA | For General Operating Support, Including Advancing The 2022 Next Is Now Agenda To Improve Economic Opportunities In The Pittsburgh Region |
Coalfield Development Corporation | $175,000 | Huntington, WEST VIRGINIA | For Leveraging Public And Private Funding To Develop A New Commercial Base In Recycling, Reuse, And Bio Based Manufacturing Which Directly Employs Low Income People (Over Two Years) |
Region 4 Planning And Development Council | $160,000 | Summersville, WEST VIRGINIA | To Support Turning Coal To Gold: Boosting The Outdoor Economy Through The Snowshoe Highlands Ride Center Which Will Develop The Highest Level Gold Rated Trail System In Outdoor Recreation Attractions For Greater Economic Benefit To The Region |
West Virginia Manufacturers Association Educational Fund Inc | $160,000 | Fairmont, WEST VIRGINIA | To Strengthen West Virginias Manufacturing Career Pipeline Through The Advancement Of Manufacturing Education |
Kanawha County Commission | $154,670 | Charleston, WEST VIRGINIA | For Implementation Of An Outdoor Recreation Economic Development Strategy For The Upper Kanawha Valley (Over Three Years) |
Carnegie Mellon University | $150,000 | Pittsburgh, PENNSYLVANIA | For Continued Outreach And Partnership With Various Learning Environments To Establish Relevant, Equitable, And Engaging Learning Opportunities For Students Through Ed Tech Projects |
Catalyst Connection | $150,000 | Pittsburgh, PENNSYLVANIA | To Expand The Explore The New Manufacturing Workforce/Stem Education Programs To Provide Experiential Learning Opportunities For Students And Teachers |
Generation West Virginia | $150,000 | Morgantown, WEST VIRGINIA | For Increasing Local Capacity To Secure Federal Broadband Funds (Over Three Years) |
Partner Community Capital Inc | $150,000 | Charles Town, WEST VIRGINIA | To Support Tourism And Recreation Related Business, Real Estate, Organizational, And Workforce Development Activities Across West Virginia, To Develop A More Diversified And Resilient Economy |
Pocahontas Memorial Hospital | $150,000 | Buckeye, WEST VIRGINIA | To Expand And Add New Quality Womens Healthcare Services To This Rural, Critical Care, Hospital |
Private Industry Council Of Westmorelandfayette Inc | $150,000 | Greensburg, PENNSYLVANIA | For The Private Industry Council Agvets Project To Assist Local Veterans Living In Fayette County In Training And Employment In Skilled Agricultural Sector Jobs |
Project Healthy Kids Inc | $150,000 | Bridgeport, WEST VIRGINIA | For Young Children And At Risk Seniors To Have Access To Fresh Ingredient, Locally Made, Nutrient Dense Meals From A Novel Food Systems Network Of Regional Central Kitchens (Over Two Years) |
The Education Alliance Business And Community For Public Schools Inc | $150,000 | Charleston, WEST VIRGINIA | To Launch The Career Pathway Professional Learning Community To Support A Network Of Schools With Training, Expertise, And Technical Assistance For Building A Career Pathway System (Over Two Years) |
... and 9 more recipients. |
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WV
West Virginia
$4,170,670 -
PA
Pennsylvania
$1,725,000
Contacts
Name | Phone | Title |
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BRAD BALLANTINE | 4122880360 | TREASURER |
BRAD BALLANTINE | Signing Officer |
Historical Financials
Year | Total Assets | Total Giving | Grants | Median Grant | Max Grant | Min Grant |
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2023 | $413,016,186 | $15,900,228 | 166 | $95,250 | $800,000 | $5,000 |
2022 | $482,600,623 | $14,584,095 | 132 | $100,000 | $500,000 | $2,000 |
2021 | $429,577,921 | $15,114,236 | 161 | $80,000 | $500,000 | $2,708 |