Barth Charitable Trust
The Barth Charitable Trust funds science, animal welfare, nature conservancy, and educational projects in West Virginia, with priority for Sistersville and Tyler County.
Funder: Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley
Due Dates: August 3, 2026: Application opens | September 11, 2026: Application deadline (4:00pm)
Funding Amounts: Minimum grant request is $5,000; typical awards are annual and must be completed within 12 months.
Summary: Supports nonprofit, educational, and public projects in West Virginia—especially Sistersville and Tyler County—focused on animal welfare, nature, city building preservation, and charitable, educational, or scientific activities.
Key Information: One application per organization per cycle; preference given to Sistersville and Tyler County but not exclusive.
Description
The Harry E. & Olive T. Barth Charitable Trust, administered by Wesbanco Bank, Inc. and the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley (CFOV), provides annual grants to nonprofit organizations, schools, churches, and governmental entities in West Virginia. The Trust prioritizes projects in Sistersville and Tyler County but is open to organizations throughout the state. Supported initiatives include animal welfare (e.g., spay/neuter, adoption, shelter support), nature conservancy, preservation of the Sistersville City Building, and a wide range of charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational activities.
