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YCF began 2021 by welcoming two new board members: Perri Jo DeChristopher and Allen Staggers. Board members agree to serve a three-year term and may renew up to three times for a total of nine years. We value the diversity board and committee members bring to YCF in terms of age, gender, place of residence, race and skills.
YCF has launched an improved online scholarship application program. (Applications are due March 8 - see below!) The program is part of a large transition YCF is making to enhance software for greater efficiency and to position the organization for long term success.
In January, YCF distributed more emergency grants to nonprofits assisting with food insecurity, shelter and safety as a result of the pandemic. Over the past 10 months, $158,190 has been awarded to 45 nonprofit organizations across our five county service area. To read more about the donors who make these funds possible, the organizations helping vulnerable community members, or to apply for funding, visit our website.
Currently, YCF manages an asset pool of $18 million for more than 150 diverse funds benefiting five counties. By pooling assets, local people with philanthropic interests are able to easily and effectively support issues they care about immediately, or through their will.
Thank you to the donors who entrust YCF to assist with their philanthropy, as well as the 100+ volunteers who serve on our committees. We look forward to continuing our partnership to enhance the quality of life in our region.
With Appreciation,
Patty Showers Ryan
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Introducing Our 2021 Board Members
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YCF is pleased to announce two new members of the Board of Directors: Perri Jo DeChristopher (Monongalia County) and Allen Staggers (Marion County).
Returning board members include:
- Chair – Martin Howe (Harrison County)
- Vice Chair – Joshua Rogers (Monongalia County)
- Treasurer – Nathan White (Monongalia County)
- Secretary – Robert Greer (Harrison County)
- Immediate Past Chair – James Griffin (Harrison County)
- Neshia Bridges (Marion County)
- Jenny Weaver (Taylor County)
- Emeritus Member – Billy Coffindaffer (Monongalia County)
Click HERE to read more.
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Scholarship Applications Due March 8!
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YCF is currently accepting scholarship applications for the 2021-22 academic year. Scholarships are available to students in YCF's service region and beyond. A variety of opportunities, including scholarships for vocational and trade schools, are available.
The deadline to submit an application is March 8, 2021. Learn more.
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Monongalia County Arts Grant Opportunity
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In a continuous effort to support art organizations and ensure a variety of cultural programs are available in our community, Arts Council of Greater Morgantown (Arts Council), formerly known as Arts Mon, and YCF announce the Organizational Arts Grant for 2021. The collaborative grant program includes funding support from the Monongalia County Commission, City of Morgantown, and the Douglas H. Tanner Memorial Fund for fhe Arts. Additional contributions from individuals, corporations, and foundations are welcome.
The 2021-22 application deadline has been extended to April 12, 2021. A training session on grant reporting will be offered via Zoom in March 2021. The training date, full grant requirements and application are available at www.ycfwv.org/arts-fund-grants/. Participation in the training is strongly encouraged for all prospective applicants, and registration is required to attend.
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Help Taylor County Family Resources Meet Their Goal!
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YCF announces the establishment of the Taylor County Children and Families Endowment Fund to support the organizational needs of the Taylor County Family Resources.
Joseph Solberg, Taylor County Family Resources Board President said, "Taylor County Family Resources' Board of Directors established this fund by setting aside $5,000, the interest of which will be used to fund our programs in the future. It is our goal to grow the principal of this fund to $10,000 by the end of 2021. We are asking the community to help get us there by matching our contribution with your donations of $5, $10, $20 or more. We can grow this fund to $10,000 and beyond!"
To donate to the Taylor County Children and Families Endowment Fund, please visit www.TCCFendowment.org. Read the full press release here.
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YCF Remembers Jean DeLynn
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With great sadness, we share the news of the passing of Jean DeLynn. Mrs. DeLynn and her late husband Laurence established the Jean and Laurence S. DeLynn Scholarship in 2007 with a $1 million gift to YCF’s predecessor, the Greater Morgantown Community Trust. To-date, this endowed scholarship has supported 99 students, making nearly $1.4 million in awards.
In their hometown of Morgantown, and their adopted hometown of Sarasota, Florida, the DeLynns also directed their volunteer and philanthropic efforts toward children and education. Whether serving as mentors or helping to provide summer arts and recreation activities, Mr. and Mrs. DeLynn always held the health and well-being of children in highest regard. As such, much of their philanthropic giving centered around education.
YCF is grateful for the DeLynns’ generosity, which will forever commemorate their passion for education by providing scholarships for students in our region.
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Mrs. DeLynn at the 2016 brunch celebrating with the DeLynn Scholarship students (in the middle of group picture) and meeting Skylar Brooks and Brandon Thomas.
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Christian Help Endowment Fund
100% sustainable - Christian Help's goal is to build a $5 million endowment by the organization's 50th anniversary, in 2025.
The investment income from the endowment will be used annually for operational expenses such as facility upkeep, salaries and services. Achieving this goal will then allow 100% of donations to support clients in direct aid. Learn more.
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EQT Scholarship
The EQT Scholarship benefits graduating high school seniors or an equivalent homeschooled resident of Marion County, WV, pursuing either an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a field that is utilized by the oil and gas industry (e.g., Computer Science or Information Technology; Civil, Chemical, or Petroleum Engineering; Energy or Land Management; Environmental Science; Geology; Safety Science; or Welding).
This scholarship provides five (5) $1,000 one-time awards, as well as one (1) $18,000 per year award that is renewable for up to four years. Learn more.
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Harrison County Senior Citizens Center Endowment
The Harrison County Senior Citizens Center Endowment supports the charitable, scientific or educational purposes of the Harrison County Senior Citizens Center, Inc. located in Clarksburg, WV.
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Clarksburg-Harrison Public Library Foundation Endowment
This endowment fund's annual earnings will be used to provide financial support for the Clarksburg-Harrison Public Library to offer its services and programs. The CHPL Foundation supports current library needs and encourages philanthropy to sustain the library into the future.
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Taylor County Children and Families Endowment
Annual earnings generated by the fund will provide long-term sustainability for the organizational needs of the Taylor County Family Resources. Current programs include hunger relief, child abuse prevention, substance abuse prevention and recovery efforts. TCFR's goal is for the fund to reach $10,000 by December 31, 2021. Learn more.
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George E. and Joanne R. Davis Memorial Scholarship
This endowed scholarship was established in memory of the former, Fairmont-based Davis Furniture owners. The annual $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a West Virginia resident pursuing an undergraduate degree as a full-time student at West Virginia University where George played basketball. Priority is given to Marion and Monongalia County residents. Applicants must be graduating seniors who participated in organized athletics while in high school or during teenage years. Learn more.
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Deena Baker WV Education Fund
Deena Baker-Nel established this donor advised fund to support educational needs in North Central West Virginia. Born and raised in Fairview, WV, Deena earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Ohio University and master’s degree in counseling from WVU. She resides in Los Angeles, CA with her husband and two children.
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YCF accepts tax deductible donations in the following ways:
- Checks
- Online via PayPal
- Tribute Gifts (In honor / In memory)
- Matching Gifts
- Stocks or other securities
- IRA gifts
- Planned giving: Include YCF in your estate or retirement plans
Donate to an existing fund or establish a new one. For a full list of YCF funds, visit our webpage at www.ycfwv.org or call 304-296-3433.
Individuals, businesses and nonprofit agencies may establish endowment funds with a minimum of $10,000. Scholarship funds require $20,000. The minimum must be achieved within three years of the initial donation. The funds are invested and either restricted for a specific charitable purpose or unrestricted for the greatest needs in the community.
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YCF’s mission is to promote philanthropy and build endowment funds to benefit our communities.
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