Hugh I Shott Jr Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 55-0650833
Foundation Overview
Based in Bluefield, WV, Hugh I Shott Jr Foundation Inc has awarded 149 grants totaling $16,390,698 to organizations in West Virginia and Virginia. Individual grants range from $2,000 to $659,835, with a median award of $50,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
9 of 18 recipients (50%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
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 Bluefield (51%), Princeton (22%), Welch (9%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 4% change over 4 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (79%). 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 Hugh I Shott Jr Foundation Inc'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Of Bluefield Wv | $397,215 | Bluefield, WV, US | Charitable - Lotito Park Improvements | 2024 |
| City Of Bluefield Wv | $40,000 | Bluefield, WV, US | Charitable - Fire Engine First Installment | 2024 |
| City Of Bluefield Wv | $51,000 | Bluefield, WV, US | Charitable - Bluefield Beautification Commission | 2024 |
| City Of Bluefield Wv | $100,000 | Bluefield, WV, US | 400 Block Design Services | 2024 |
| American Legion Post #8 | $15,500 | Welch, WV, US | Lodge Hvac System | 2024 |
| Bluewell Improvement Association | $7,000 | Montcalm, WV, US | Charitable Contribution | 2024 |
| Center For Applied Research | $365,000 | Bluefield, WV, US | Grant For Wv Create Center Project | 2024 |
| Child Abuse Reporting & Enforcement | $200,000 | Richlands, VA, US | Fostercare Facility - Renovaton Of Harper's Home | 2024 |
| Concord University Foundation | $200,000 | Athens, WV, US | Assistance With Indoor Sports Complex | 2024 |
| Mcdowell County Public Library | $25,000 | Welch, WV, US | Elevator Repair | 2024 |
| Mercer County Commission On Aging | $30,000 | Princeton, WV, US | Technology And Training Center | 2024 |
| Mercer County Opportunity Industries | $14,630 | Princeton, WV, US | Reconditioning Roof | 2024 |
| Mercer County Schools | $8,427 | Princeton, WV, US | Stop The Bleed Project | 2024 |
| Those Who Served War Museum | $7,500 | Princeton, WV, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Town Of Bluefield Virginia | $400,000 | Bluefield, VA, US | Pledge For Fincastle Golf Course | 2024 |
| Town Of Bluefield Virginia | $200,000 | Bluefield, VA, US | Parkview Heights Playground | 2024 |
| Westminster At Wade | $12,600 | Bluefield, WV, US | Purchase And Installation Of 8 Led Light Fixtures For Auditorium | 2024 |
| Westminster At Wade | $32,925 | Bluefield, WV, US | Heaters In Auditorium | 2024 |
| Bluefield Arts And Revitalization Center | $659,835 | Bluefield, WV, US | Charitable - Granada Theater Project | 2023 |
| City Of Bluefield Wv | $100,000 | Bluefield, WV, US | Charitable - Bluefield City Park Pickleball Courts | 2023 |
| City Of Bluefield Wv | $100,000 | Bluefield, WV, US | Charitable - Police Department Vehicles | 2023 |
| City Of Bluefield Wv | $290,000 | Bluefield, WV, US | Charitable - Mitchell Stadium Improvements | 2023 |
| City Of Bluefield Wv | $45,000 | Bluefield, WV, US | Charitable - Bluefield City Park Christmas Village | 2023 |
| City Of Bluefield Wv | $651,605 | Bluefield, WV, US | Charitable - Bluefield City Park Playground And Splash Pad | 2023 |
| City Of Princeton | $10,203 | Princeton, WV, US | Charitable - Police Department Ballistic Helmets | 2023 |
| Mercer County Fellowship Home | $50,000 | Bluefield, WV, US | Charitable - Assist With Upgrade To Electrical System | 2023 |
| Stop The Hurt Inc | $18,000 | Welch, WV, US | Charitable - Medical Room Equipment | 2023 |
| City Of Bluefield Wv | $270,728 | Bluefield, WV, US | Charitable - City Wide Security Camera System | 2023 |
| City Of Bluefield Wv | $30,000 | Bluefield, WV, US | Charitable - Mountain View House Upgrades/police Presence Project | 2023 |
| City Of Bluefield Wv | $48,500 | Bluefield, WV, US | Engineering Consulting Services On Property Owned By City | 2023 |
| Bluefield Arts And Revitalization Center | $100,165 | Bluefield, WV, US | Charitable - Granada Theater Project | 2022 |
| Bluefield State University | $100,000 | Bluefield, WV, US | Educational - Capital Improvements | 2022 |
| Bluefield University | $100,000 | Bluefield, WV, US | Educational - Capital Improvements | 2022 |
| Bluefield Wv Economic Development Authority | $471,708 | Bluefield, WV, US | Charitable - 400 Block Federal/bland Demolition | 2022 |
| Child Protect Of Mercer County Inc | $200,000 | Princeton, WV, US | Charitable - Purchase Of House For Short Term Foster Care | 2022 |
| City Of Bluefield Wv | $23,250 | Bluefield, WV, US | Charitable - Tradition Building Border Monument | 2022 |
| City Of Bluefield Wv | $70,000 | Bluefield, WV, US | Charitable - City Facelift Initiative | 2022 |
| City Of Bluefield Wv | $20,000 | Bluefield, WV, US | Charitable - Handrails At Mitchell Stadium | 2022 |
| City Of Bluefield Wv | $25,000 | Bluefield, WV, US | Charitable - Bluefield Beautification Projects | 2022 |
| City Of Bluefield Wv | $121,390 | Bluefield, WV, US | Charitable - Bluefield Trail And Resort Planning Project | 2022 |
| City Of Princeton | $4,950 | Princeton, WV, US | Charitable - Police Dept Video Surveillance System | 2022 |
| City Of Welch | $100,000 | Welch, WV, US | Charitable - Walking Trail | 2022 |
| Community Connections Inc | $300,000 | Princeton, WV, US | Charitable - Renaissance Theater Project | 2022 |
| Graham High School Education Foundation | $20,000 | Bluefield, VA, US | Educational - Remodel Portion Of School Library | 2022 |
| Helpful Harvest Food Bank | $15,000 | Athens, WV, US | Charitable - Purchase Of Hvac System | 2022 |
| Mcdowell County Commission On Aging | $50,000 | Welch, WV, US | Charitable - Day Report Van | 2022 |
| Mercer County Opportunity Industries | $13,500 | Princeton, WV, US | Charitable - Interior And Exterior Repairs To Facility | 2022 |
| Princeton Rescue Squad | $50,000 | Princeton, WV, US | Charitable - Community And Conference Center | 2022 |
| Recovery Point Four Seasons | $80,000 | Charleston, WV, US | Charitable - Renovations To New Building | 2022 |
| Southwest Regional Recreation Authority | $50,000 | Coeburn, VA, US | Charitable - Tourism | 2022 |
| Tazewell County Public Library | $100,000 | Tazewell, VA, US | Charitable - Richalands Library Second Floor Renovation | 2022 |
| Town Of Athens | $25,000 | Athens, WV, US | Charitable - Renovations To Athens Park | 2022 |
| Town Of Bluefield Virginia | $400,000 | Bluefield, VA, US | Charitable - Assist With Renovation/upgrades Golf Course | 2022 |
| Westminster At Wade Llc | $65,000 | Bluefield, WV, US | Charitable - Fencing And Bathrooms At Playground | 2022 |
| Wv Roundtable Foundation | $2,000 | Charleston, WV, US | Charitable - Annual Grant | 2022 |
| Bluefield Arts And Revitalization Center | $100,165 | Bluefield, WV, US | Charitable - Granada Theater Project | 2022 |
| Bluefield State University | $100,000 | Bluefield, WV, US | Educational - Capital Improvements | 2022 |
| Bluefield University | $100,000 | Bluefield, WV, US | Educational - Capital Improvements | 2022 |
| Bluefield Wv Economic Development Authority | $471,708 | Bluefield, WV, US | Charitable - 400 Block Federal/bland Demolition | 2022 |
| Child Protect Of Mercer County Inc | $200,000 | Princeton, WV, US | Charitable - Purchase Of House For Short Term Foster Care | 2022 |
| City Of Bluefield Wv | $23,250 | Bluefield, WV, US | Charitable - Tradition Building Border Monument | 2022 |
| City Of Bluefield Wv | $70,000 | Bluefield, WV, US | Charitable - City Facelift Initiative | 2022 |
| City Of Bluefield Wv | $20,000 | Bluefield, WV, US | Charitable - Handrails At Mitchell Stadium | 2022 |
| City Of Bluefield Wv | $25,000 | Bluefield, WV, US | Charitable - Bluefield Beautification Projects | 2022 |
| City Of Bluefield Wv | $121,390 | Bluefield, WV, US | Charitable - Bluefield Trail And Resort Planning Project | 2022 |
| City Of Princeton | $4,950 | Princeton, WV, US | Charitable - Police Dept Video Surveillance System | 2022 |
| City Of Welch | $100,000 | Welch, WV, US | Charitable - Walking Trail | 2022 |
| Community Connections Inc | $300,000 | Princeton, WV, US | Charitable - Renaissance Theater Project | 2022 |
| Graham High School Education Foundation | $20,000 | Bluefield, VA, US | Educational - Remodel Portion Of School Library | 2022 |
| Helpful Harvest Food Bank | $15,000 | Athens, WV, US | Charitable - Purchase Of Hvac System | 2022 |
| Mcdowell County Commission On Aging | $50,000 | Welch, WV, US | Charitable - Day Report Van | 2022 |
| Mercer County Opportunity Industries | $13,500 | Princeton, WV, US | Charitable - Interior And Exterior Repairs To Facility | 2022 |
| Princeton Rescue Squad | $50,000 | Princeton, WV, US | Charitable - Community And Conference Center | 2022 |
| Recovery Point Four Seasons | $80,000 | Charleston, WV, US | Charitable - Renovations To New Building | 2022 |
| Southwest Regional Recreation Authority | $50,000 | Coeburn, VA, US | Charitable - Tourism | 2022 |
| Tazewell County Public Library | $100,000 | Tazewell, VA, US | Charitable - Richalands Library Second Floor Renovation | 2022 |
| Town Of Athens | $25,000 | Athens, WV, US | Charitable - Renovations To Athens Park | 2022 |
| Town Of Bluefield Virginia | $400,000 | Bluefield, VA, US | Charitable - Assist With Renovation/upgrades Golf Course | 2022 |
| Westminster At Wade Llc | $65,000 | Bluefield, WV, US | Charitable - Fencing And Bathrooms At Playground | 2022 |
| Wv Roundtable Foundation | $2,000 | Charleston, WV, US | Charitable - Annual Grant | 2022 |
| Bluefield Arts And Revitalization Center | $100,165 | Bluefield, WV, US | Charitable - Granada Theater Project | 2022 |
| Bluefield State University | $100,000 | Bluefield, WV, US | Educational - Capital Improvements | 2022 |
| Bluefield University | $100,000 | Bluefield, WV, US | Educational - Capital Improvements | 2022 |
| Bluefield Wv Economic Development Authority | $471,708 | Bluefield, WV, US | Charitable - 400 Block Federal/bland Demolition | 2022 |
| Child Protect Of Mercer County Inc | $200,000 | Princeton, WV, US | Charitable - Purchase Of House For Short Term Foster Care | 2022 |
| City Of Bluefield Wv | $23,250 | Bluefield, WV, US | Charitable - Tradition Building Border Monument | 2022 |
| City Of Bluefield Wv | $70,000 | Bluefield, WV, US | Charitable - City Facelift Initiative | 2022 |
| City Of Bluefield Wv | $20,000 | Bluefield, WV, US | Charitable - Handrails At Mitchell Stadium | 2022 |
| City Of Bluefield Wv | $25,000 | Bluefield, WV, US | Charitable - Bluefield Beautification Projects | 2022 |
| City Of Bluefield Wv | $121,390 | Bluefield, WV, US | Charitable - Bluefield Trail And Resort Planning Project | 2022 |
| City Of Princeton | $4,950 | Princeton, WV, US | Charitable - Police Dept Video Surveillance System | 2022 |
| City Of Welch | $100,000 | Welch, WV, US | Charitable - Walking Trail | 2022 |
| Community Connections Inc | $300,000 | Princeton, WV, US | Charitable - Renaissance Theater Project | 2022 |
| Graham High School Education Foundation | $20,000 | Bluefield, VA, US | Educational - Remodel Portion Of School Library | 2022 |
| Helpful Harvest Food Bank | $15,000 | Athens, WV, US | Charitable - Purchase Of Hvac System | 2022 |
| Mcdowell County Commission On Aging | $50,000 | Welch, WV, US | Charitable - Day Report Van | 2022 |
| Mercer County Opportunity Industries | $13,500 | Princeton, WV, US | Charitable - Interior And Exterior Repairs To Facility | 2022 |
| Princeton Rescue Squad | $50,000 | Princeton, WV, US | Charitable - Community And Conference Center | 2022 |
| Recovery Point Four Seasons | $80,000 | Charleston, WV, US | Charitable - Renovations To New Building | 2022 |
| Southwest Regional Recreation Authority | $50,000 | Coeburn, VA, US | Charitable - Tourism | 2022 |
| Tazewell County Public Library | $100,000 | Tazewell, VA, US | Charitable - Richalands Library Second Floor Renovation | 2022 |
| Town Of Athens | $25,000 | Athens, WV, US | Charitable - Renovations To Athens Park | 2022 |
| Town Of Bluefield Virginia | $400,000 | Bluefield, VA, US | Charitable - Assist With Renovation/upgrades Golf Course | 2022 |
| Westminster At Wade Llc | $65,000 | Bluefield, WV, US | Charitable - Fencing And Bathrooms At Playground | 2022 |
| Wv Roundtable Foundation | $2,000 | Charleston, WV, US | Charitable - Annual Grant | 2022 |
| Abel Crisis Pregnancy Center | $47,661 | Bluefield, WV, US | Charitable - Renovations To Pregnancy Center | 2021 |
| Bluefield Preservation Society | $385,000 | Bluefield, WV, US | Charitable - Granada Theater Project | 2021 |
| Bluefield Wv Economic Development Authority | $100,000 | Bluefield, WV, US | Charitable - 400 Block Federal/bland Demilition | 2021 |
| Bluefield Wv Economic Development Authority | $92,500 | Bluefield, WV, US | Charitable - Point Of Presence At Exit 1 | 2021 |
| Center For Applied Research | $273,750 | Bluefield, WV, US | Charitable - Equipment For Retain Project | 2021 |
| Child Protect Of Mercer County Inc | $18,000 | Princeton, WV, US | Charitable - Office Renovations | 2021 |
| City Of Bluefield Wv | $25,000 | Bluefield, WV, US | Haritable - Bluefield Beautification Projects | 2021 |
| City Of Bluefield Wv | $40,000 | Bluefield, WV, US | Charitable - Arts Center Paine Gallery Renovations | 2021 |
| City Of Bluefield Wv | $28,223 | Bluefield, WV, US | Charitable - Mitchell Stadium Fencing, Restrooms And Locker Room Repairs | 2021 |
| City Of Bluefield Wv | $120,010 | Bluefield, WV, US | Charitable - Bluefield Trail And Resort Planning Project | 2021 |
| City Of Bluefield Wv | $375,000 | Bluefield, WV, US | Charitable - Exit 1 Project | 2021 |
| City Of Mullens Foundation Inc | $25,649 | Mullens, WV, US | Charitable - Picnic Tables And Trash Receptacles At Mullens Parks & Pool | 2021 |
| Concord University Foundation | $150,000 | Athens, WV, US | Charitable - Turf Replacement On June O Shott Field | 2021 |
| Davis Stuart Inc | $16,500 | Princeton, WV, US | Charitable - Princeton Group Home Roof/windows | 2021 |
| Mcdowell County Commission On Aging | $31,000 | Welch, WV, US | Charitable - Welch Senior Center Addition | 2021 |
| Mcdowell Public Library | $73,500 | Welch, WV, US | Charitable - Replace Air Conditioning Units | 2021 |
| Mercer County Opportunity Industries | $14,135 | Princeton, WV, US | Charitable - New Computers | 2021 |
| Princeton Police Department | $8,950 | Princeton, WV, US | Charitable - Ten Body Cameras | 2021 |
| Princeton Rescue Squad | $150,000 | Princeton, WV, US | Charitable - 5th Installment Of Pledge For Community And Conference Center | 2021 |
| Richlands High School | $5,350 | Richlands, VA, US | Charitable - Indoor Batting Facility | 2021 |
| Tazewell County Board Of Supervisors | $25,000 | Bluefield, VA, US | Charitable - Signage For Tazwell County Tourism | 2021 |
| Thompson Valley Emergency Services | $90,000 | Tazewell, VA, US | Charitable - New Response Truck - Light Rescue | 2021 |
| Town Of Bluefield Virginia | $200,000 | Bluefield, VA, US | Charitable - Assist With Renovation/upgrades Golf Course | 2021 |
| Wv Roundtable Foundation | $2,000 | Charleston, WV, US | Charitable - Annual Grant | 2021 |
| Big Creek People In Action Inc | $12,400 | War, WV, US | Charitbale - Renovation Of Activities Center | 2020 |
| Bluefield Preservation Society | $500,000 | Bluefield, WV, US | Charitable - Granada Theater Project | 2020 |
| City Of Bluefield Wv | $150,000 | Bluefield, WV, US | Charitable - Paving Project | 2020 |
| City Of Bluefield Wv | $47,245 | Bluefield, WV, US | Charitable - Arts Center Security And Hvac Systems | 2020 |
| City Of Bluefield Wv | $45,000 | Bluefield, WV, US | Haritable - Bluefield Beautification Projects | 2020 |
| City Of Bluefield Wv | $200,000 | Bluefield, WV, US | Charitable - Police Vehicles | 2020 |
| City Of Bluefield Wv | $375,000 | Bluefield, WV, US | Charitable - Exit 1 Project | 2020 |
| City Of Princeton | $14,270 | Princeton, WV, US | Charitable - Police Department Protective Tactical Equipment | 2020 |
| Princeton Police Department | $21,695 | Princeton, WV, US | Charitable - New Radio Equipment And Flash Lights | 2020 |
| Friends Of Pinnacle Rock State Park | $10,000 | Bramwell, WV, US | Charitable - Park Renovations, Kiosks, And Cabin Stabilization | 2020 |
| Historic Crab Orchard Museum | $22,203 | Tazewell, VA, US | Charitable - | 2020 |
| Princeton Rescue Squad | $100,000 | Princeton, WV, US | Charitable - 4th Installment Of Pledge For Community And Conference Center | 2020 |
| Town Of Pocahontas | $50,000 | Pocahontas, WV, US | Charitable - Exhibition Mine & Museum Kitchen Equipment | 2020 |
| Summers County Public Library | $21,000 | Hinton, WV, US | Charitable - Interior/exterior Painting And Roof Repairs | 2020 |
| Town Of Bluefield Virginia | $200,000 | Bluefield, VA, US | Charitable - Assist With Renovation/upgrades Golf Course | 2020 |
| Town Of Bluefield Virginia | $143,600 | Bluefield, VA, US | Charitable - Fire Department Personal Protection Equipment | 2020 |
| Wv Roundtable Foundation | $2,000 | Charleston, WV, US | Charitable - Annual Grant | 2020 |
| Appalachian Agency For Seniors | $100,000 | Cedar Bluff, VA, US | Charitable - Adult Daycare Center Interior Project | 2020 |
| Bluefield Wv Economic Development Authority | $127,500 | Bluefield, WV, US | Charitable - Hawley Building Renovation And Installing Point Of Presence At Exit 1 | 2020 |
| Southwest Regional Recreation Authority | $50,000 | Coeburn, VA, US | Charitable - Spearhead Atv Trails | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 55-0650833 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 525 FEDERAL ST Bluefield, WV 24701-3009 |
Key People (10)
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| Vice President | Bk Satterfield |
|---|---|
| President | John H Shott |
| Director | W Chandler Swope |
| Director | Michael R Shott |
| Secretary | James H Shott Iii |
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