Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation
A leading regional foundation established in 1944 by Michael and Sarah Benedum that funds education, economic development, health, and community development across West Virginia and Southwestern Pennsylvania.
Financial profile
Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation · EIN 25-1086799 · 501(c)(3)
| Fiscal year | Total revenue | Contributions | Program services | Total expenses | Net assets | Year end |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $5,453,349 | $18,755,426 | $431,276,516 | Dec 2023 | ||
| FY2022 | $9,095,416 | $18,962,418 | $410,787,452 | Dec 2022 | ||
| FY2021 | $11,752,191 | $20,128,229 | $479,115,733 | Dec 2021 | ||
| FY2020 | $9,649,989 | $17,335,228 | $427,553,988 | Dec 2020 | ||
| FY2019 | $5,977,805 | $18,938,528 | $387,350,845 | Dec 2019 | ||
| FY2015 | $19,272,474 | $20,647,557 | $340,923,859 | Dec 2015 |
Figures exactly as reported. A blank cell was blank on the form. The fiscal year links to the filing.
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Who backs CWBF
No public supporter list found as of September 2026.
The outside view
A leading regional foundation established in 1944 by Michael and Sarah Benedum that funds education, economic development, health, and community development across West Virginia and Southwestern Pennsylvania.
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Their shape
The Legacy
Faithful to what was handed down.
The Legacy is devoted to continuity, carrying a tradition and an identity across generations. Its gift is stability and deep institutional memory, its challenge is making room for change.
Also reads toward The Citadel and The Village.
Strengths
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