Bernice Pickens Parsons Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 55-6026999

Foundation Overview

Based in Charleston, WV, Bernice Pickens Parsons Foundation has awarded 219 grants totaling $271,910 to organizations in West Virginia. Individual grants range from $200 to $5,500, with a median award of $1,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$271,910
Total Assets
$634,587
Median Grant (all grants)
$1,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
16
Median Grant
$1,500
% Median Grant Decline
-40% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 13%

2 of 16 recipients (13%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
West Virginia

100% 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 Charleston (33%), Ripley (32%), Ravenswood (8%).

Funding Trajectory
+75%

Strong 75% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes

Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Bernice Pickens Parsons 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
Bomar Club $1,000 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2024
Daymark Inc $2,500 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2024
Family Refuge Center $2,500 Lewisburg, WV, US Charitable 2024
Habitat For Humanity $1,000 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2024
Jackson County Read Aloud $1,000 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2024
Kanawha County Hospice $5,500 Dunbar, WV, US Charitable 2024
Kanawha Valley Fellowship Home Inc $2,500 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2024
Main Street Ripley $1,000 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2024
Peak Living Services $1,500 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2024
Pilot Club Of Jackson County $1,000 Ravenswood, WV, US Charitable 2024
Ravenswood Senior Center $3,192 Ravenswood, WV, US Charitable 2024
Ravenswood Senior Quilters $1,500 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2024
Ripley Senior Club $1,100 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2024
Sandyville Senior Center $1,000 Sandyville, WV, US Charitable 2024
Womens Health Center $2,500 W Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2024
Wv Health Right Inc $2,500 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2024
Daymark Inc $2,500 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2023
Family Refuge Center $2,500 Lewisburg, WV, US Charitable 2023
Jackson County Read Aloud $1,000 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2023
Kanawha County Hospice $5,500 Dunbar, WV, US Charitable 2023
Kanawha Valley Fellowship Home Inc $2,500 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2023
Pilot Club Of Jackson County $1,000 Ravenswood, WV, US Charitable 2023
Ravenswood Senior Center $3,192 Ravenswood, WV, US Charitable 2023
Ravenswood Senior Quilters $1,500 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2023
Ripley Senior Club $600 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2023
Womens Health Center $2,500 W Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2023
Wv Health Right Inc $2,500 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2023
Wv Hemophilia Foundation $500 Morgantown, WV, US Charitable 2023
Daymark Inc $2,500 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2023
Family Refuge Center $2,500 Lewisburg, WV, US Charitable 2023
Jackson County Read Aloud $1,000 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2023
Kanawha County Hospice $5,500 Dunbar, WV, US Charitable 2023
Kanawha Valley Fellowship Home Inc $2,500 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2023
Pilot Club Of Jackson County $1,000 Ravenswood, WV, US Charitable 2023
Ravenswood Senior Center $3,192 Ravenswood, WV, US Charitable 2023
Ravenswood Senior Quilters $1,500 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2023
Ripley Senior Club $600 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2023
Womens Health Center $2,500 W Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2023
Wv Health Right Inc $2,500 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2023
Wv Hemophilia Foundation $500 Morgantown, WV, US Charitable 2023
Appalachain Reading Center Inc $500 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2022
Bomar Club $250 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2022
Childrens Home Society Of Wv $300 Morgantown, WV, US Charitable 2022
Childrens Therapy Clinic $400 Elkins, WV, US Charitable 2022
Daymark Inc $1,500 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2022
Family Refuge Center $2,000 Lewisburg, WV, US Charitable 2022
Habitat For Humanity Of Kanawha $1,000 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2022
Jackson County Foster Grandparents $1,000 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2022
Jackson County Junior Fair $250 Cottageville, WV, US Charitable 2022
Jackson County Library $500 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2022
Jackson County Read Aloud $500 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2022
Kanawha County Hospice $4,500 Dunbar, WV, US Charitable 2022
Kanawha Pastoral Counseling Center $1,500 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2022
Kanawha Valley Fellowship Home Inc $2,500 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2022
Living Aids Memorial Garden $200 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2022
Main Street Ripley $1,000 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2022
Manna Meal $500 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2022
Meals On Wheels $1,000 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2022
Pilot Club Of Jackson County $1,000 Ravenswood, WV, US Charitable 2022
Ravenswood Senior Center $1,500 Ravenswood, WV, US Charitable 2022
Ravenswood Senior Quilters $1,000 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2022
Ripley Senior Club $600 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2022
Sandyville Senior Center $500 Sandyville, WV, US Charitable 2022
Womens Health Center $2,500 W Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2022
Wv Alzheimers Association $2,000 E Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2022
Wv Health Right Inc $2,000 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2022
Wv Hemophilia Foundation $500 Morgantown, WV, US Charitable 2022
Appalachain Reading Center Inc $500 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2022
Bomar Club $250 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2022
Childrens Home Society Of Wv $300 Morgantown, WV, US Charitable 2022
Childrens Therapy Clinic $400 Elkins, WV, US Charitable 2022
Daymark Inc $1,500 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2022
Family Refuge Center $2,000 Lewisburg, WV, US Charitable 2022
Habitat For Humanity Of Kanawha $1,000 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2022
Jackson County Foster Grandparents $1,000 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2022
Jackson County Junior Fair $250 Cottageville, WV, US Charitable 2022
Jackson County Library $500 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2022
Jackson County Read Aloud $500 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2022
Kanawha County Hospice $4,500 Dunbar, WV, US Charitable 2022
Kanawha Pastoral Counseling Center $1,500 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2022
Kanawha Valley Fellowship Home Inc $2,500 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2022
Living Aids Memorial Garden $200 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2022
Main Street Ripley $1,000 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2022
Manna Meal $500 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2022
Meals On Wheels $1,000 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2022
Pilot Club Of Jackson County $1,000 Ravenswood, WV, US Charitable 2022
Ravenswood Senior Center $1,500 Ravenswood, WV, US Charitable 2022
Ravenswood Senior Quilters $1,000 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2022
Ripley Senior Club $600 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2022
Sandyville Senior Center $500 Sandyville, WV, US Charitable 2022
Womens Health Center $2,500 W Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2022
Wv Alzheimers Association $2,000 E Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2022
Wv Health Right Inc $2,000 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2022
Wv Hemophilia Foundation $500 Morgantown, WV, US Charitable 2022
Appalachain Reading Center Inc $500 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2021
Bomar Club $250 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2021
Childrens Home Society Of Wv $300 Morgantown, WV, US Charitable 2021
Childrens Therapy Clinic $400 Elkins, WV, US Charitable 2021
Daymark Inc $1,500 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2021
Family Refuge Center $2,000 Lewisburg, WV, US Charitable 2021
Jackson County Foster Grandparents $1,000 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2021
Jackson County Junior Fair $250 Cottageville, WV, US Charitable 2021
Jackson County Library $500 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2021
Jackson County Read Aloud $500 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2021
Jackson County Senior Club Ripley $600 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2021
Kanawha County Hospice $4,500 Dunbar, WV, US Charitable 2021
Kanawha Pastoral Counseling Center $1,500 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2021
Kanawha Valley Fellowship Home Inc $2,500 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2021
Main Street Ripley $1,000 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2021
Manna Meal $500 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2021
Meals On Wheels $1,000 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2021
Pilot Club Of Jackson County $1,000 Ravenswood, WV, US Charitable 2021
Ravenswood Senior Center $1,500 Ravenswood, WV, US Charitable 2021
Ravenswood Senior Quilters $1,000 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2021
Sandyville Senior Center $500 Sandyville, WV, US Charitable 2021
Womens Health Center $2,500 W Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2021
Wv Alzheimers Association $2,000 E Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2021
Wv Health Right Inc $2,500 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2021
Wv Hemophilia Foundation $500 Morgantown, WV, US Charitable 2021
Appalachain Reading Center Inc $350 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2020
Childrens Home Society Of Wv $500 Morgantown, WV, US Charitable 2020
Childrens Therapy Clinic $1,000 Elkins, WV, US Charitable 2020
Daymark Inc $1,000 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2020
Family Refuge Center $250 Lewisburg, WV, US Charitable 2020
Jackson County Foster Grandparents $1,000 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2020
Jackson County Library $750 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2020
Jackson County Read Aloud $800 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2020
Jackson County Senior Club (ripley) $500 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2020
Kanawha County Hospice $3,300 Dunbar, WV, US Charitable 2020
Kanawha Pastoral Counseling Center $2,000 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2020
Kanawha Valley Fellowship Home Inc $2,000 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2020
Main Street Ripley $1,500 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2020
Manna Meal $750 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2020
Meals On Wheels $750 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2020
Pilot Club Of Jackson County $1,000 Ravenswood, WV, US Charitable 2020
Ravenswood Senior Center $1,500 Ravenswood, WV, US Charitable 2020
Ravenswood Senior Quilters $1,000 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2020
Womens Health Center $2,000 W Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2020
Wv Alzheimers Association $2,000 E Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2020
Wv Health Right Inc $2,000 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2020
Wv Hemophilia Foundation $1,000 Morgantown, WV, US Charitable 2020
Appalachain Reading Center Inc $405 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2018
Aqua Fit $1,701 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2018
Bomar Club Inc $600 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2018
Childrens Home Society Of West Virginia $405 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2018
Childrens Therapy Clinic $810 Elkins, WV, US Charitable 2018
Daymark Inc $324 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2018
Jackson County Commission - Junior Fair $972 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2018
Jackson County Foster Grandparents $1,000 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2018
Jackson County Library $3,100 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2018
Jackson County Senior Club (ravenswood) $1,134 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2018
Jackson County Senior Club (ripley) $2,165 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2018
Jackson County Senior Club (rsvp) $486 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2018
Jackson County Senior Club (sandyville) $567 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2018
Joe's Run Community Center $600 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2018
Kanawha County Hospice $3,000 Dunbar, WV, US Charitable 2018
Kanawha Pastoral Counseling Center $1,500 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2018
Kanawha Valley Fellowship Home Inc $1,500 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2018
Living Aids Memorial Garden $405 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2018
Main Street Ripley $2,880 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2018
Meals On Wheels $1,000 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2018
Pilot Club Of Jackson County $1,000 Ravenswood, WV, US Charitable 2018
Ravenswood Senior Quilters $810 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2018
Roark-sullivan Lifeway Center $405 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2018
Womens Health Center $1,000 W Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2018
Wv Alzheimers Association $567 E Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2018
Wv Health Right Inc $1,620 Charleston, WV, US Charitablecharitable 2018
Appalachain Reading Center Inc $405 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2017
Aqua Fit $1,215 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2017
Bomar Club Inc $600 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2017
Childrens Home Society Of West Virginia $405 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2017
Childrens Therapy Clinic $810 Elkins, WV, US Charitable 2017
Daymark Inc $324 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2017
Jackson County Commission - Junior Fair $972 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2017
Jackson County Foster Grandparents $810 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2017
Jackson County Library $2,900 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2017
Jackson County Senior Club (ravenswood) $810 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2017
Jackson County Senior Club (ripley) $1,547 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2017
Jackson County Senior Club (rsvp) $486 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2017
Jackson County Senior Club (sandyville) $405 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2017
Joe's Run Community Center $600 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2017
Kanawha County Hospice $600 Dunbar, WV, US Charitable 2017
Kanawha Pastoral Counseling Center $1,012 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2017
Kanawha Valley Fellowship Home Inc $522 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2017
Living Aids Memorial Garden $405 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2017
Main Street Ripley $2,058 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2017
Meals On Wheels $405 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2017
Pilot Club Of Jackson County $810 Ravenswood, WV, US Charitable 2017
Ravenswood Senior Quilters $405 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2017
Roark-sullivan Lifeway Center $405 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2017
Womens Health Center $851 W Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2017
Wv Alzheimers Association $567 E Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2017
Wv Health Right Inc $1,620 Charleston, WV, US Charitablecharitable 2017
Jackson County Senior Club (ripley) $1,289 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2016
Ravenswood Senior Quilters $338 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2016
Jackson County Senior Club (ravenswood) $675 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2016
Aqua Fit $1,013 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2016
Main Street Ripley $1,715 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2016
Jackson County Senior Club (sandyville) $338 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2016
Pilot Club Of Jackson County $675 Ravenswood, WV, US Charitable 2016
Jackson County Senior Club (rsvp) $405 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2016
Jackson County Foster Grandparents $675 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2016
Jackson County Library $2,000 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2016
Joe's Run Community Center $500 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2016
Jackson County Commission - Junior Fair $810 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2016
Bomar Club Inc $500 Ripley, WV, US Charitable 2016
Childrens Therapy Clinic $675 Elkins, WV, US Charitable 2016
Womens Health Center $709 W Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2016
Living Aids Memorial Garden $338 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2016
Wv Alzheimers Association $473 E Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2016
Wv Health Right Inc $1,350 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2016
Roark-sullivan Lifeway Center $338 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2016
Childrens Home Society Of West Virginia $338 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2016
Meals On Wheels $338 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2016
Appalachain Reading Center Inc $338 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2016
Kanawha Pasotral Counseling Center $844 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2016
Daymark Inc $270 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2016
Kanawha Valley Fellowship Home Inc $435 Charleston, WV, US Charitable 2016
Kanawha County Hospice $500 Dunbar, WV, US Charitable 2016

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EIN 55-6026999
Website N/A
Address PO BOX 393 Charleston, WV 25322-0393

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Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.