Barth Charitable Trust
The Barth Charitable Trust funds science, nature, and preservation projects in West Virginia, with priority for animal welfare, conservation, and local history in Sistersville and Tyler County.
Funder: Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley
Due Dates: August 3, 2026 (application opens) | September 11, 2026 (application deadline, 4:00 PM)
Funding Amounts: Minimum grant request $5,000; grants typically for 12-month projects.
Summary: Supports nonprofit, educational, and governmental projects in West Virginia, prioritizing animal welfare, nature conservancy, historic preservation, and charitable activities in Sistersville and Tyler County.
Key Information: One application per organization per cycle; decisions in October; projects must be completed within 12 months of funding.
Description
The Harry E. & Olive T. Barth Charitable Trust, administered by Wesbanco Bank, Inc. and the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley, provides annual grants to nonprofit organizations, schools, churches, and government entities in West Virginia. The Trust prioritizes projects in the City of Sistersville and Tyler County, focusing on animal welfare (including spay/neuter and adoption programs), nature conservancy, preservation of the Sistersville City Building, and other charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational activities. Grants are reviewed by a community advisory committee and must be used for projects completed within 12 months of funding.
