Fitzsimmons Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 20-8728898
Foundation Overview
Based in Wheeling, WV, Fitzsimmons Foundation has awarded 193 grants totaling $3,040,619 to organizations in West Virginia, New York and 3 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $50 to $325,000, with a median award of $1,500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
5 of 21 recipients (24%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
84% of all grants are concentrated in West Virginia, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within West Virginia, funding concentrates in Wheeling (86%), Morgantown (4%), Triadelphia (3%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 133% growth in annual giving over 6 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (72%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Fitzsimmons Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem Apostolic Church | $2,500 | Wheeling, WV, US | Christmas Giveaway | 2023 |
| Cornell University | $2,000 | Ithaca, NY, US | Football And Womens Basketball & General Purposes | 2023 |
| Corpus Christi School | $40,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Tyler A Jacovetty Memorial Fund | $100 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Steubenville High School | $1,000 | Steubenville, OH, US | Christmas Giveaway | 2023 |
| Wheeling Central Catholic High Sch | $51,500 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Wvu Foundation | $325,000 | Morgantown, WV, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| City Of Wheeling | $3,125 | Wheeling, WV, US | Gateway Park | 2023 |
| Warwood Lions Club | $1,500 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| St Michael Parish School | $29,600 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Holy Family Child Care Center | $1,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Oglebay Foundation | $2,500 | Wheeling, WV, US | Paws In The Park | 2023 |
| Sam Andy Basketball Classic | $1,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Allegheny College | $200 | Meadville, PA, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Brooke High School | $1,000 | Wellsburg, WV, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Chamber Of Commerce | $1,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Harmony House | $500 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Ohio Valley Street Survivors | $100 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Pike Cubs Baseball Softball | $3,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| United Way Of Ohio Vallley | $500 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| West Virginia Humanities Council | $1,000 | Charleston, WV, US | General Purposes | 2023 |
| Bethlehem Apostolic Church | $5,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | Christmas Giveaway | 2022 |
| Cornell University | $2,000 | Ithaca, NY, US | Football And Womens Basketball & General Purposes | 2022 |
| Corpus Christi School | $40,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| The Soup Kitchen Of Wheeling | $2,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Tyler A Jacovetty Memorial Fund | $250 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Steubenville High School | $1,000 | Steubenville, OH, US | Christmas Giveaway | 2022 |
| Wheeling Central Catholic High Sch | $50,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Wvu Foundation | $310,000 | Morgantown, WV, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| City Of Wheeling | $10,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | Gateway Park | 2022 |
| Warwood Lions Club | $1,500 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Young Life | $150 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| St Michael Parish School | $3,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Holy Family Child Care Center | $500 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Wheeling Branch Naacp | $100 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Oglebay Foundation | $1,500 | Wheeling, WV, US | Paws In The Park | 2022 |
| Wals Foundation | $100 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Sam Andy Basketball Classic | $1,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| A Special Wish Foundation | $13,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Ohio County Animal Shelter | $5,000 | Triadelphia, WV, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Bethlehem Apostolic Church | $5,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | Christmas Giveaway | 2022 |
| Cornell University | $2,000 | Ithaca, NY, US | Football And Womens Basketball & General Purposes | 2022 |
| Corpus Christi School | $40,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| The Soup Kitchen Of Wheeling | $2,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Tyler A Jacovetty Memorial Fund | $250 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Steubenville High School | $1,000 | Steubenville, OH, US | Christmas Giveaway | 2022 |
| Wheeling Central Catholic High Sch | $50,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Wvu Foundation | $310,000 | Morgantown, WV, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| City Of Wheeling | $10,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | Gateway Park | 2022 |
| Warwood Lions Club | $1,500 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Young Life | $150 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| St Michael Parish School | $3,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Holy Family Child Care Center | $500 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Wheeling Branch Naacp | $100 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Oglebay Foundation | $1,500 | Wheeling, WV, US | Paws In The Park | 2022 |
| Wals Foundation | $100 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Sam Andy Basketball Classic | $1,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| A Special Wish Foundation | $13,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Ohio County Animal Shelter | $5,000 | Triadelphia, WV, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Bethlehem Apostolic Church | $5,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | Christmas Giveaway | 2022 |
| Cornell University | $2,000 | Ithaca, NY, US | Football And Womens Basketball & General Purposes | 2022 |
| Corpus Christi School | $40,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| The Soup Kitchen Of Wheeling | $2,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Tyler A Jacovetty Memorial Fund | $250 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Steubenville High School | $1,000 | Steubenville, OH, US | Christmas Giveaway | 2022 |
| Wheeling Central Catholic High Sch | $50,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Wvu Foundation | $310,000 | Morgantown, WV, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| City Of Wheeling | $10,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | Gateway Park | 2022 |
| Warwood Lions Club | $1,500 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Young Life | $150 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| St Michael Parish School | $3,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Holy Family Child Care Center | $500 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Wheeling Branch Naacp | $100 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Oglebay Foundation | $1,500 | Wheeling, WV, US | Paws In The Park | 2022 |
| Wals Foundation | $100 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Sam Andy Basketball Classic | $1,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| A Special Wish Foundation | $13,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Ohio County Animal Shelter | $5,000 | Triadelphia, WV, US | General Purposes | 2022 |
| Allegheny College | $1,200 | Meadville, PA, US | Baseball Field Renovation | 2021 |
| Bethlehem Apostolic Church | $4,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | Christmas Giveaway | 2021 |
| Calfornia University Of Pa | $1,000 | California, PA, US | Basketball Program | 2021 |
| City Of Wheeling | $10,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | Gateway Park | 2021 |
| Community Foundation For The Ov Inc | $2,750 | Wheeling, WV, US | Dog Park Renovations | 2021 |
| Cornell University | $2,000 | Ithaca, NY, US | Football And Women's Basketball & General Purposes | 2021 |
| Corpus Christi School | $40,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Mountain State Spotlight | $1,000 | Charleston, WV, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Oak Glen School | $100 | New Cumberland, WV, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Steubenville High School | $1,000 | Steubenville, OH, US | Football Program | 2021 |
| The Soup Kitchen Of Wheeling | $2,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Tyler A Jacovetty Memorial Fund | $100 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Warwood Lions Club | $1,500 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Wheeling Central Catholic High School | $50,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Wvu Foundation | $265,000 | Morgantown, WV, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Young Life | $350 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| Youth Services System | $5,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2021 |
| A Special Wish Foundation | $5,500 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Amercian Heart Association | $1,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Bethlehem Apostolic Church | $6,500 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Calfornia University Of Pa | $1,000 | California, PA, US | Basketball Program | 2020 |
| Cornell University | $2,000 | Ithaca, NY, US | Football And Women's Basketball General Purposes | 2020 |
| Corpus Christi School | $40,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Crittenton Services Inc | $1,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Hancock County Humane Society | $1,000 | New Cumberland, WV, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Iron House Theatre Co | $2,500 | Ambridge, PA, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | $4,500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| American Legion Post 89 | $100 | Wheeling, WV, US | Brett Edwards Memorial Scholarship Fund | 2020 |
| Sam Andy Basketball Classic | $1,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| The Soup Kitchen Of Wheeling | $2,085 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Valley Hospice | $1,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Warwood Lions Club | $3,300 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Wheeling Central Catholic High School | $50,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | Gym Signage And General Purposes | 2020 |
| Wheeling Park High School | $500 | Wheeling, WV, US | Girls Basketball | 2020 |
| Wvu Foundation | $250,000 | Morgantown, WV, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Young Life | $350 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| A Special Wish Foundation | $6,800 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Amercian Heart Association | $3,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Auggie's 5k Race | $200 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Calfornia University Of Pa | $500 | California, PA, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Urologic Reseach Institute | $1,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | Cancer Research Classic | 2018 |
| Wheeling Central Catholic High School | $58,840 | Wheeling, WV, US | Gym Signage And General Purposes | 2018 |
| Church Of Gods And Saints Of Christ | $500 | Wheeling, WV, US | Community Garden / Playground | 2018 |
| City Of Wheeling | $32,770 | Wheeling, WV, US | Gateway Park | 2018 |
| Civic League Of Warwood | $100 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Greater Wheeling Coalition For Homeless | $1,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Community Foundation For The Ov Inc | $32,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | Dog Park Renovations | 2018 |
| Cornell University | $2,000 | Ithaca, NY, US | Football And Women's Basketball General Purposes | 2018 |
| Corpus Christi School | $55,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Crittenton Services Inc | $3,550 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Harmony House Inc | $5,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Hancock County Humane Society | $1,000 | New Cumberland, WV, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Hershel Woody Williams Medal Of Honor Foundation | $1,000 | Louisville, KY, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Lois Stobbs Verterans Day 5k Race | $500 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | $13,400 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | 3 Wishes | 2018 |
| The American Legion Mountaineer Boys State | $250 | Charleston, WV, US | Cchs Student Sponsor | 2018 |
| Northern Panhandle Home Builder Assoc | $100 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Ohio County Animal Shelter | $1,000 | Triadelphia, WV, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Pikes Cub Baseball | $250 | Wheeling, WV, US | Uniforms | 2018 |
| Relay For Life Ohio County | $500 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Sam Andy Basketball Classic | $500 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| St Johns Home For Children | $7,343 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| St Michael's Parish | $2,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphona Society | $1,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| The Soup Kitchen Of Wheeling | $2,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Valley Hospice | $1,500 | Wheeling, WV, US | Pianos | 2018 |
| Mothers Against Drunk Driving | $250 | Scott Depot, WV, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Wheeling Branch Ncaap | $250 | Washington, PA, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Wheeling Health Department | $16,749 | Wheeling, WV, US | Stop The Bleed Kits | 2018 |
| Wheeling Police Department | $13,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | K9 Funding | 2018 |
| Wheeling Park High School | $500 | Wheeling, WV, US | Girls Basketball | 2018 |
| Young Life | $350 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Youth Services System | $5,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| Ywca | $2,500 | Wheeling, WV, US | General Purposes | 2018 |
| American Heart Association | $3,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Arc Of Ohio County | $1,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Beyond The Backyard | $5,000 | Charleston, WV, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Cancer Research Classic | $1,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Catholic Charities Of Wv | $2,500 | Wheeling, WV, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Clearview Volunteer Fire Department | $9,475 | Warwood, WV, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Community Foundation For The Ohio Valley | $4,500 | Wheeling, WV, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Cornell Football | $1,000 | Ithaca, NY, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Cornell Womens Basketball | $1,000 | Ithaca, NY, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Corpus Christi School | $41,387 | Wheeling, WV, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Harmony House | $10,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Lazarus House | $1,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Macedonia Church | $250 | Wheeling, WV, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Make A Wish | $13,200 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Ohio County Animal Shelter | $1,000 | Triadelphia, WV, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Ohio County Sheriff Department | $5,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Ohio Valley Athletic Conference | $50 | Bellaire, OH, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Ohio Valley Street Survivors | $50 | Wheeling, WV, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Pike Cubs Baseball And Softball | $200 | Wheeling, WV, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Russell Nesbitt Services | $1,500 | Wheeling, WV, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| St Johns Home For Children | $10,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| St Michael's Parish School | $1,500 | Wheeling, WV, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Sam Andy Basketball Classic | $500 | Wheeling, WV, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| The House Of The Carpenter | $5,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| The Leukemia And Lymphoma Society | $1,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| The Soup Kitchen Of Greater Wheeling | $1,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| The Unity Center | $10,000 | Benwood, WV, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Valley Hospice | $1,500 | Wheeling, WV, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Warwood Lions Club | $1,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Warwood Middle School | $100 | Wheeling, WV, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| West Virginia University Foundation | $800 | Morgantown, WV, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Wheeling Jesuit | $2,295 | Wheeling, WV, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Wheeling Central Catholic High School | $50,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Wheeling National Heritage Area Foundation | $1,200 | Wheeling, WV, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Wheeling Park Boys Basketball | $1,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Wheeling Park High School | $50 | Wheeling, WV, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Wishes And Dishes | $1,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Wlm Wheeling Wv | $250 | Wheeling, WV, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Young Life | $350 | Wheeling, WV, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Youth Services | $5,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Ywca | $5,000 | Wheeling, WV, US | Charitable | 2017 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 20-8728898 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 80 12TH ST STE 107 Wheeling, WV 26003-3273 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Fitzsimmons Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee & 2nd Vice President | Kayleen F Clough |
|---|---|
| Trustee & President | Robert P Fitzsimmons |
| Trustee & Vice President | Sunni L Fitzsimmons |
| Trustee & Secretary | Robert J Fitzsimmons |
| Trustee & Treasurer | Clayton J Fitzsimmons |
Forms 990-PF
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