People establish permanent endowments at our community foundation for many reasons, and one of the most popular of those is creating a lasting memorial for a friend, loved one or cherished institution.  The knowledge that these endowed funds are permanent and will generate income that fulfills the worthwhile charitable intent of the donor makes the donation even more appealing.  Over half of the permanent endowments managed by the Foundation serve as memorials to family members, friends, and public servants.

 BAF accepts memorial gifts in any amount; donations may be made to the general discretionary funds or any of the named funds.  If you desire BAF to be your “Memory Keeper,” call 304-253-3806 or email info@bafwv.org.

Beckley Area Foundation is a 501-c-3 non-profit community charity as recognized by the Internal Revenue Service, and all donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.

Recent Memorial Gifts

Memorial Gifts for the following people have been made to the BAF this fiscal year:
(Updated 08.31.19)
​Ann Maltempie
Bill Mahaffey
Brittney Searson
Burton Gautier Jr
Carol Sweeney
Carolyn Smith Sheets
Charles C. Collins Jr
Charles C. Farmer
Charles F. Dillon
Christopher Cline
Constance Cooper
Dan Foose
Dana Dow
David Jude
Delaney Wykle
Donald Wise
Donna M. Kyle
Dr. C. Richard Daniel Sr.
Dr. Harry F. Cooper
Dr. Paul Loflin
Dr. Subhash Gajendragadkar
Edith "Dita" Neri Abillar
Elizabeth Starr
Elsie Syner
Eugene C. Dickerson
Geoffrey Painter
George A. Bragg
Howard "CJ" Fortner
Hulda Vest
Ida Pitotti
Jillian Clark
Jim Chambers
Jimmy Allen
John Daniel
Kameron Cline
Katharine Dimlich
Kay Darby
Keith Von Scio
Kennett Wiley
Linda McCulloch
Margaret Foster
Meredith (Rita) Boblett
Mike Richmond
Parthenia R. Edmonds
Paul Kyle
Paula Whalley
Peggy M. Dorsey
Ralph J. Dorsey
Rania Karam
Robert M. Manning
Roberta Cooke
Scott Christiansen
Shirley Cunningham
Shirley Goode Dillon
Steve O'Brien
Susan Landis
Toney Marino
Truman L. Sayre Sr.
Wanda Simpkins
William N. Turner
Willie Barbera