Your philanthropy doesn’t require a partnership with the PACF, but we can confidently offer you the wisdom of 60 years spent listening to our communities, understanding their needs, and helping generosity grow. As you review these 10 facts and 10 reasons to work with us, please consider how working alongside us can amplify your generosity to shape a stronger Mid-Ohio Valley—today and well into the future.

10 Facts about the Parkersburg Area Community Foundation...

  1. Serves an 11-county region, including Calhoun, Doddridge, Gilmer, Jackson, Mason, Pleasants, Ritchie, Roane, Wirt, and Wood counties in West Virginia, and Washington County, Ohio and partners with three active regional affiliates, engaging local experts and advisory boards to assess needs and guide funding decisions.
  2. Serves as a trusted charitable giving partner and philanthropic advisor to individuals, families, businesses, and organizations.
  3. Administers 502 philanthropic funds and manages $95 million in assets (as of July 2025).
  4. Distributed more than $4.5 million in total across all grantmaking and scholarship programs in FY2025.
  5. Awarded $668,768 in 317 regional scholarships and awarded $4.12 million through 954 grants in FY2025.
  6. Has granted more than $64 million since its founding in 1963.
  7. Celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2023.
  8. Hosts the annual Give Local MOV crowdfunding campaign, raising $518,000 in 2025 to support nearly 70 local nonprofits.
  9. Facilitates cross-sector collaboration through community convenings to address pressing regional needs and ensure effective stewardship of grant resources.
  10. Collaborates regularly with public and private sector partners to build long-term community wealth and resilience.

10 Reasons charitable neighbors choose to work with the Parkersburg Area Community Foundation...

  1. Local Expertise
    We understand the Mid-Ohio Valley — its challenges, opportunities, and the nonprofits making a difference every day.
  2. Flexible Giving Options
    Whether you want to support a specific cause, establish a scholarship, or leave a legacy, we offer fund types tailored to your goals.
  3. Maximum Impact, Minimum Overhead
    With administrative costs below 1%, 99% of your charitable dollars go directly to the people and programs you care about.
  4. Personalized Donor Services
    We work one-on-one with donors to craft meaningful, effective giving strategies that align with your values and passions.
  5. Create a Lasting Legacy
    We help individuals and families make a lasting impact through planned giving, estate gifts, and memorial funds.
  6. Trusted Stewardship
    We manage your charitable funds with integrity, transparency, and a long-term investment strategy to ensure your generosity endures.
  7. Nationally Accredited
    For 26 consecutive years, the PACF has met the National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations — the highest measure of accountability in our field.
  8. Support for Local Nonprofits
    Your gifts strengthen a network of over 500 funds and help hundreds of nonprofits serve thousands of neighbors every year.
  9. Collaborative Leadership
    We go beyond grantmaking — bringing people together across sectors to tackle the region’s toughest challenges.
  10. You Stay Connected
    As a donor or fundholder, you’ll receive regular updates, impact reports, and opportunities to engage in the causes you care about.