The Bernard McDonough Foundation, a 501(c)(3) private foundation in Parkersburg, West Virginia, is dedicated to supporting the non-profit community in West Virginia and Washington County, Ohio. For over 50 years, their mission has been to provide financial support to non-profits that assist with basic human needs, focusing on improving the health and social welfare of individuals whose circumstances require aid to enhance their quality of life.
The Bernard McDonough Foundation's grant program is centered around supporting tax-exempt organizations, primarily those designated under IRS Code 501(c)(3), that work within the realm of social welfare. The foundation prioritizes projects and organizations with a primary function of serving the general welfare requirements of individuals needing financial or social assistance to improve their living conditions. They emphasize assisting with basic human needs and the overall social welfare of the community. The foundation considers grant applications throughout the year on a rolling cycle, allowing each applicant to receive funding once during a calendar year, without a specific grant deadline.