Marie Leist Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 20-3954960
Foundation Overview
Based in Lewisburg, WV, Marie Leist Foundation Inc has awarded 105 grants totaling $489,984 to organizations in West Virginia. Individual grants range from $500 to $30,000, with a median award of $3,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
3 of 17 recipients (18%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
100% of all grants are concentrated in West Virginia, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within West Virginia, funding concentrates in Ronceverte (36%), Lewisburg (29%), Elkins (10%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 4% change over 7 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (62%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Marie Leist Foundation Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communities In Schools Gbr County | $1,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Drop-out Prevention Program | 2023 |
| Davis Elkins College | $5,500 | Elkins, WV, US | Greenbrier & Pocahontas County Scholarships | 2023 |
| Family Refuge Center | $1,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Enrichment Programs For Clients And Youth | 2023 |
| Gateway Industries | $3,500 | Ronceverte, WV, US | Mini Golf Batting Cage And Bathroom Renovations | 2023 |
| Greenbrier East High School | $1,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Marching Band Travel Expenses | 2023 |
| Greenbrier Historical Society | $500 | Lewisburg, WV, US | National Academic Quiz Tournament Expenses | 2023 |
| New River Community Tech College | $4,000 | Beaver, WV, US | Greenbrier County Scholarships | 2023 |
| Northern Greenbrier Latchkey Kids | $1,500 | Frankford, WV, US | After School Program Food Crafts Utilities Etc | 2023 |
| City Of Ronceverte | $10,000 | Ronceverte, WV, US | Fitness Equipment At Island Park | 2023 |
| Ronceverte Lions Club | $6,000 | Ronceverte, WV, US | Gymnasium Front Entrance & Doors | 2023 |
| Edgewood Presbyterian Church | $1,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Freezer For Saturday Of Service Program | 2023 |
| Greenbrier Co Committee On Aging | $500 | Rupert, WV, US | Seniors Activities And Trips | 2023 |
| Greenbrier River Trail Association | $2,500 | Marlinton, WV, US | Accessible Steps From Trail To River | 2023 |
| Ronceverte Development Corporation | $1,500 | Ronceverte, WV, US | Street Sign Poles At Ronceverte Wv | 2023 |
| Ronceverte Presbyterian Church | $2,500 | Ronceverte, WV, US | Stained Glass Window Refurbishment | 2023 |
| Ronceverte Public Library | $2,000 | Ronceverte, WV, US | Computer Grant Station And Wowbrary Memberships | 2023 |
| West Virginia Healing Home | $1,000 | Ronceverte, WV, US | Kitchen Equipment Upgrades | 2023 |
| Communities In Schools Gbr County | $4,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Drop-out Prevention Program | 2022 |
| Davis Elkins College | $6,000 | Elkins, WV, US | Greenbrier & Pocahontas County Scholarships | 2022 |
| Family Refuge Center | $2,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Domestic Violence Awareness And Prevention | 2022 |
| Gateway Industries | $3,500 | Ronceverte, WV, US | Jewelry Program To Create Work For Participants | 2022 |
| Greenbrier East High School | $4,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Marching Band Travel Expenses | 2022 |
| Greenbrier Historical Society | $1,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Classroom Educational Programming | 2022 |
| New River Community Tech College | $4,000 | Beaver, WV, US | Greenbrier County Scholarships | 2022 |
| Northern Greenbrier Latchkey Kids | $2,500 | Frankford, WV, US | After School Program Food Crafts Utilities Etc | 2022 |
| City Of Ronceverte | $16,000 | Ronceverte, WV, US | Ada Compliant Playground Upgrades At Island Park | 2022 |
| Ronceverte Lions Club | $2,300 | Ronceverte, WV, US | Gymnasium Security System | 2022 |
| Communities In Schools Gbr County | $4,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Drop-out Prevention Program | 2022 |
| Davis Elkins College | $6,000 | Elkins, WV, US | Greenbrier & Pocahontas County Scholarships | 2022 |
| Family Refuge Center | $2,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Domestic Violence Awareness And Prevention | 2022 |
| Gateway Industries | $3,500 | Ronceverte, WV, US | Jewelry Program To Create Work For Participants | 2022 |
| Greenbrier East High School | $4,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Marching Band Travel Expenses | 2022 |
| Greenbrier Historical Society | $1,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Classroom Educational Programming | 2022 |
| New River Community Tech College | $4,000 | Beaver, WV, US | Greenbrier County Scholarships | 2022 |
| Northern Greenbrier Latchkey Kids | $2,500 | Frankford, WV, US | After School Program Food Crafts Utilities Etc | 2022 |
| City Of Ronceverte | $16,000 | Ronceverte, WV, US | Ada Compliant Playground Upgrades At Island Park | 2022 |
| Ronceverte Lions Club | $2,300 | Ronceverte, WV, US | Gymnasium Security System | 2022 |
| Communities In Schools Gbr County | $4,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Drop-out Prevention Program | 2022 |
| Davis Elkins College | $6,000 | Elkins, WV, US | Greenbrier & Pocahontas County Scholarships | 2022 |
| Family Refuge Center | $2,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Domestic Violence Awareness And Prevention | 2022 |
| Gateway Industries | $3,500 | Ronceverte, WV, US | Jewelry Program To Create Work For Participants | 2022 |
| Greenbrier East High School | $4,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Marching Band Travel Expenses | 2022 |
| Greenbrier Historical Society | $1,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Classroom Educational Programming | 2022 |
| New River Community Tech College | $4,000 | Beaver, WV, US | Greenbrier County Scholarships | 2022 |
| Northern Greenbrier Latchkey Kids | $2,500 | Frankford, WV, US | After School Program Food Crafts Utilities Etc | 2022 |
| City Of Ronceverte | $16,000 | Ronceverte, WV, US | Ada Compliant Playground Upgrades At Island Park | 2022 |
| Ronceverte Lions Club | $2,300 | Ronceverte, WV, US | Gymnasium Security System | 2022 |
| Davis Elkins College | $6,000 | Elkins, WV, US | Greenbrier & Pocahontas County Scholarships | 2021 |
| Davis Stuart Inc | $2,500 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Therapeutic Program Services Expense | 2021 |
| Family Refuge Center | $2,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Domestic Violence Awareness And Prevention Service | 2021 |
| Gateway Industries Inc | $3,500 | Ronceverte, WV, US | Healthy Snacks For Program Participants | 2021 |
| New River Community Tech College | $4,000 | Beaver, WV, US | Greenbrier County Scholarships | 2021 |
| Northern Greenbrier Latchkey Kids | $2,000 | Frankford, WV, US | After School Program Expenses | 2021 |
| City Of Ronceverte | $10,400 | Ronceverte, WV, US | Ada Compliant Playground Equipment Flag And Pole | 2021 |
| Ronceverte Development Corporation | $10,000 | Ronceverte, WV, US | City Hall Building Restoration Painting And Doors | 2021 |
| Ronceverte Lions Club | $2,600 | Ronceverte, WV, US | Gymnasium Plumbing Improvements | 2021 |
| White Pine Holiness Camp | $7,000 | Arbovale, WV, US | Roof Replacement | 2021 |
| Carnegie Hall | $2,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Jazz Performance Costs | 2020 |
| Family Refuge Center | $1,500 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Domestic Violence Services | 2020 |
| Gateway Industries | $2,500 | Ronceverte, WV, US | Program Participant Expenses | 2020 |
| Greenbrier Historical Society | $1,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Educational Programs For Schools | 2020 |
| Northern Greenbrier Latchkey Kids | $1,000 | Frankford, WV, US | After School Program Expenses | 2020 |
| City Of Ronceverte | $17,820 | Ronceverte, WV, US | Island Park Improvements And Museum Expenses | 2020 |
| Ronceverte Development Corporation | $7,500 | Ronceverte, WV, US | Greenspace Project | 2020 |
| Ronceverte Lions Club | $2,500 | Ronceverte, WV, US | Eye Exams And Eyeglasses For The Needy | 2020 |
| Ronceverte Public Library | $600 | Ronceverte, WV, US | Childrens Outdoor Space Learning Project Bid Exp | 2020 |
| White Pine Holiness Camp | $7,000 | Arbovale, WV, US | Roof Replacement | 2020 |
| Davis Elkins College | $5,000 | Elkins, WV, US | Pocahontas & Greenbrier County Scholarships | 2020 |
| New River Community Tech College | $4,000 | Beaver, WV, US | Greenbrier County Scholarships | 2020 |
| Carnegie Hall | $2,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Jazz Performance Costs | 2019 |
| Gateway Industries | $2,000 | Ronceverte, WV, US | Nutritional Snacks For Program Participants | 2019 |
| Greenbrier Historical Society | $1,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Materials & Equip For Childrens Field Trips | 2019 |
| Northern Greenbrier Latchkey Kids | $2,000 | Frankford, WV, US | Program Food Crafts Utilites And Salaries | 2019 |
| Ronceverte Development Corp | $10,500 | Ronceverte, WV, US | Greenspace Project And Wireless Service | 2019 |
| Ronceverte Presbyterian Church | $2,325 | Ronceverte, WV, US | Window Replacement | 2019 |
| Ronceverte Public Library | $2,000 | Ronceverte, WV, US | Childrens Outdoor Learning Space | 2019 |
| Ronceverte River Festival | $2,500 | Ronceverte, WV, US | 2020 Festival Attractions | 2019 |
| City Of Ronceverte | $22,500 | Ronceverte, WV, US | Island Park Improvements And Museum Relocation | 2019 |
| Davis Elkins College | $5,000 | Elkins, WV, US | Pocahontas & Greenbrier County Scholarships | 2019 |
| New River Community Tech College | $4,000 | Beaver, WV, US | Greenbrier County Scholarships | 2019 |
| Alderson Ministerial Association | $1,500 | Alderson, WV, US | Center Of Hope Project | 2018 |
| Carnegie Hall | $3,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Jazz Concert Series | 2018 |
| Family Refuge Center | $1,500 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Emergency Shelter Renovations | 2018 |
| Gateway Industries | $5,500 | Ronceverte, WV, US | Nutritional Snacks For Program Participants | 2018 |
| Greenbrier River Trail Association | $3,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Construct Toilet Facilities | 2018 |
| Northern Greenbrier Latchkey Kids | $2,000 | Frankford, WV, US | Program Food Crafts Utilities & Salaries | 2018 |
| Rainelle Elementary School | $1,500 | Rainelle, WV, US | High Tunnel Project | 2018 |
| City Of Ronceverte | $20,839 | Ronceverte, WV, US | Landscaping Park Improvements & Museum Supplies | 2018 |
| Ronceverte River Festival | $3,500 | Ronceverte, WV, US | Festival Entertainment Equipment And Storage | 2018 |
| Davis Elkins College | $7,000 | Elkins, WV, US | Greenbrier And Pocahontas County Scholarships | 2018 |
| New River Community Tech College | $4,500 | Beaver, WV, US | Greenbrier County Scholarships | 2018 |
| Carnegie Hall Inc | $3,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Jazz Performances | 2017 |
| Davis Elkins College | $6,000 | Elkins, WV, US | Greenbrier And Pocahontas County Scholarships | 2017 |
| Main Street Ronceverte | $2,500 | Ronceverte, WV, US | Food Pantry And Ronceverte Christmas Program | 2017 |
| Main Street White Sulphur | $1,000 | White Sulphur Springs, WV, US | After School And Senior Activities | 2017 |
| New River Comm Tech College | $3,000 | Beaver, WV, US | Greenbrier County Scholarships | 2017 |
| Northern Greenbrier Latchkey Kids | $2,500 | Frankford, WV, US | After School Program Supplies Utilities Etc | 2017 |
| City Of Ronceverte | $22,000 | Ronceverte, WV, US | Roof Replacement And Landscaping | 2017 |
| Ronceverte Public Library | $10,000 | Ronceverte, WV, US | Roof Replacement | 2017 |
| Carnegie Hall Inc | $3,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Jazz Performances | 2016 |
| Davis Elkins College | $6,000 | Elkins, WV, US | Greenbrier And Pocahontas County Scholarships | 2016 |
| Greenbrier East Spartan Band | $2,500 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Band Uniforms | 2016 |
| New River Comm Tech College | $3,000 | Beaver, WV, US | Greenbrier County Scholarships | 2016 |
| Renick Community Center | $2,500 | Renick, WV, US | Tele & Internet Svc Computers Printerfax | 2016 |
| Ronceverte Historic Landmarks Comm | $30,000 | Ronceverte, WV, US | Park Imprvmnts Heavy Equipment Chr Decor | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Marie Leist Foundation Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 20-3954960 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 591 Lewisburg, WV 24901-0591 |
Key People (9)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Marie Leist Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Aulton D Smith |
|---|---|
| Vice President | Kimberly Curry |
| Secretary | Joann Leist |
| Secretary | [object Object] |
| Treas | Stephen Baldwin |
Forms 990-PF
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