Barth Charitable Trust
Forecasted
Barth Charitable Trust supports West Virginia nonprofits with program funding for animal welfare, nature conservation, preservation, and charitable work, with emphasis on Sistersville and Tyler County.
Funder: Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (Portal credentials, recurring-cycle projection) | September 2027 (Application, recurring-cycle projection) | September 2027 (Portal credentials, prior-deadline projection) | September 2027 (Application, prior-deadline projection)
Funding Amounts: Minimum grant request: $5,000
Summary: Program support for West Virginia organizations working in animal welfare, conservation, preservation, and broader charitable activities, with preference for Sistersville and Tyler County.
Key Information: Only one grant request per organization will be considered.
Description
The Harry E. & Olive T. Barth Charitable Trust provides program support through the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley (CFOV) and is administered by Wesbanco Bank, Inc. It supports nonprofit organizations in West Virginia, with preference—but not exclusive consideration—for organizations from the City of Sistersville and Tyler County.
The fund’s focus areas include animal welfare, nature conservancy, preservation of the Sistersville, WV City Building, and charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational activities. Schools, churches, and governmental entities may also be considered. The competitive grant program makes annual awards, with applications reviewed by an Advisory Committee comprising community stakeholders and trust advisors.
