Barth Charitable Trust
The Barth Charitable Trust funds West Virginia nonprofit projects in science, education, animal welfare, and nature conservation, with a focus on Sistersville and Tyler County.
Funder: Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026 (cycle opens) | September 2026 (full application deadline, 2nd Friday, 4:00 PM)
Funding Amounts: Minimum request $5,000; typical awards vary; over $1 million awarded since 2016.
Summary: Supports West Virginia nonprofits—especially in Sistersville and Tyler County—for projects in animal welfare, nature, preservation, and charitable, educational, or scientific activities.
Key Information: One application per organization per cycle; eligibility includes 501(c)(3)s, schools, churches, and government entities.
Description
The Harry E. & Olive T. Barth Charitable Trust, administered by WesBanco Bank, Inc. and coordinated by the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley, provides annual grants to nonprofit organizations in West Virginia. The Trust has a strong preference for projects benefitting the City of Sistersville and Tyler County, but is open to applicants statewide. Funding supports a range of activities, including animal welfare (spay/neuter, adoption), nature conservancy, preservation of the Sistersville City Building, and other charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational initiatives. The program aims to strengthen community-focused efforts that align with these priorities.
