Building for the Future

Beckley Area Foundation has recently relocated to 1210 South Kanawha St., Beckley WV. This move reinforces BAF’s long-term commitment to the area.

As BAF embarks on this historic journey, you are invited to contribute to the next chapter in BAF’s “Building for the Future” campaign. 

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Latest News:

New Unrestricted Fund in Memory of Carol & Jay Roles

The estate of Mr. Joseph "Jay" Roles, Jr. established the Carol & Jay Roles Memorial Fund to support unrestricted grantmaking by BAF. Mr. Roles was the former owner and operator of Jay Roles Floral for 34 years. Jay and Carol were married in 1955. Carol passed away in 2019, and Jay passed away in 2020.

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Kaplan Family Fund for Learning Disabilities in Southern WV - Educator Training

Dr. Seth and LaRinda Kaplan have established the "Kaplan Family Fund for Learning Disabilities in Southern West Virginia" to support educators pursuing training in reading programs with a focus on dyslexia methodologies. Learn more about applying for this opportunity by clicking the button below! 

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New Funds at BAF:

Sherry Cline Memorial - Wendy's Athletic Shady Spring High School Scholarship Fund
Mark & Teresa Neil Family Fund
​God's Creatures Fund
​Fund for Benjamin Walker Word
​Joseph Preston & Elizabeth Isabelle Sesler Tyree Scholarship Fund
Dr. Jennifer Lynn DeHart & Betty Blevins DeHart Memorial Scholarship Fund
Looking to the Future Fund
Friends of Coal Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship Fund
​​ALS Fund Est. By Ray & Bobbie Richmond
​Katharine Elizabeth Anderson Memorial Scholarship Fund
Robert S. Kiss Memorial Fund
Coach Joel Hicks Scholarship Fund
​Frederick A. Farris Memorial Fund
Delta Kappa Gamma XI Chapter Legacy Fund
Carol and Jay Roles Memorial Fund
Dwayne Richardson Memorial Scholarship Fund
​Woodrow Wilson High School Class of 1972 Scholarship Fund​​

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Confirmed in Compliance with National Standards Beckley Area Foundation is a member of the National Council on Foundations, Philanthropy WV, , Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce and WV Leave A Legacy. The Beckley Area Foundation annual audit, 990 and 990-T (if filed) are available for review in the BAF office.  "WV residents may obtain a summary of the registration and financial documents from the Secretary of State, State Capitol, Charleston, WV  25305.  Registration does not imply endorsement."