The Doddridge County Community Foundation (DCCF) is seeking to connect with EQT leaseholders to maximize support for Doddridge County through a special, limited time matching program. As part of the EQT Foundation’s GIVE Campaign, EQT leaseholders’ contributions to the DCCF’s Doddridge County Grantmaking Fund will be matched.   

EQT Foundation will match EQT leaseholder contributions to DCCF’s Doddridge County Grantmaking Fund dollar-for-dollar up to $10,000 per lease agreement.  The campaign requires a minimum of $100 donation.

Julie Posey, Senior Development and Stewardship Officer at the PACF, emphasized the significance of this partnership: “This collaboration is particularly meaningful because Doddridge County already has a robust, community-driven fund dedicated to local causes. Instead of establishing a separate fund, EQT has chosen to invest in and grow the existing endowment, ensuring that the benefits of this partnership will be felt by generations to come.”

The DCCF, established in 2000 as a regional affiliate of the Parkersburg Area Community Foundation (PACF), has been instrumental in strengthening the local community through strategic philanthropic efforts. Since its inception, the DCCF has awarded more than $550,000 in grant and scholarship support to a wide array of programs and causes serving Doddridge County citizens. 

The DCCF’s Doddridge County Grantmaking Fund was created in 2000 by residents of Doddridge County, for the good of Doddridge County. The Fund is designed to support a wide range of charitable organizations and initiatives within the county now and forever. The goal is for the endowed fund to grow over time, providing continuous financial support for nonprofits, municipalities, and other community organizations for years to come.  Since its inception, the Doddridge County Grantmaking Fund has awarded nearly $190,000 in grant support.  These grants were sought through a competitive application process, then reviewed and selected by a local group of volunteers.

EQT leaseholders can support the Doddridge County Grantmaking Fund in two ways:

1. Donate via personal check, stock transfer, or credit card directly to the DCCF.
2. Allow EQT Production Company and/or its affiliates (EQT) to withhold a certain amount or percentage of your monthly royalties (e.g., 1%) to be donated on your behalf to the DCCF.  EQT will withhold such amounts, provide you with proper documentation, and, monthly, transfer such withheld amounts to the DCCF.

To participate in the EQT GIVE Campaign please review the necessary paperwork to have your donation matched. Then, request a meeting to discuss the opportunity by emailing Julie Posey, Senior Development and Stewardship Officer. She will guide you through the process and ensure that your generosity doubles its impact for Doddridge County.