About Us
Our History
The Beckley Area Foundation, Inc. was established in January 1985 by ten community-minded citizens. It began with a gift of $1.1 million from the Dr. Thomas Walker Memorial Health Foundation as "seed" money for this Raleigh County project. BAF assets have grown to nearly $42 million in 474 different funds managed by our four trustee banks. Today, the Beckley Area Foundation is one of West Virginia’s largest community foundations.
Only the income from these funds is spent. The principal remains intact to serve the community forever. Since its inception, the Foundation has distributed more than $15 million to charities and other worthy projects in the fields of education, public recreation, health and human services, the arts and beautification.
Only the income from these funds is spent. The principal remains intact to serve the community forever. Since its inception, the Foundation has distributed more than $15 million to charities and other worthy projects in the fields of education, public recreation, health and human services, the arts and beautification.
