The Bernard McDonough Foundation supports nonprofits across West Virginia and Washington County, Ohio, funding organizations that help people meet basic needs and build better lives.

Investing in West Virginia, one grant at a time.

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We believe in this region

West Virginia is facing real challenges, like food insecurity, an affordability crisis, and shrinking resources for the most vulnerable. We fund the nonprofits on the ground doing something about it.

West Virginia + Washington County, OH
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When basic needs are met, everything else becomes possible.

  • Nutrition

    No child should go to school hungry. We fund programs making sure kids in our community have access to healthy meals.

  • Healthcare

    Access to care shouldn't depend on your zip code. We support clinics and health services reaching people who need them most.

  • Early Childhood

    The earliest years matter most. We invest in programs that give young children a strong, healthy start.

  • Safety and Youth

    A safe place to sleep, someone in your corner, a path forward; we fund the programs that make these things possible for at-risk populations in our communities.

“The funding we received from the McDonough Foundation radically changed our organization and continues to help us fund our work in bringing critical technology to rural WV.”