The West Virginia Foundation for Architecture
RALEIGH COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT has an Citation for Achievement in Architecture by the FIRM: Silling Architects
THE WVFA
Established in parallel with the West Virginia Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, the West Virginia Foundation for Architecture (WVFA) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization whose mission is dedicated to advancing architecture and improving the human environment in West Virginia by:
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Supporting programs and projects that enhance living and working environments across the state.
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Soliciting and utilizing gifts, grants, and legacies to fund education, preservation, research, and exhibitions related to architecture and its allied fields.
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Providing scholarships, fellowships, and grants to support architectural studies.
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Promoting public understanding of architecture’s history, quality, and social significance, with a focus on contributions made within West Virginia.
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Establishing awards, prizes, and medals to recognize excellence in architecture and its allied disciplines.
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
Support the West Virginia Foundation for Architecture (WVFA) with a tax-deductible donation! Your contribution funds scholarships for aspiring architects and supports programs and projects that enhance West Virginia's built environment.
Every gift makes an impact. Donate online or by mail, and see if your company offers matching gifts to maximize your support!
NOTE IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2025
January 17 - WVFA Q1 Meeting
April 18 - WVFA Q2 Meeting
July 18 - WVFA Q3 Meeting
August 20 WVFA Scholarship Opens
October 24 - WVFA Q4 Meeting
December 1 - WVFA Scholarship Submissions Close
WAYS TO GIVE
The West Virginia Foundation for Architecture (WVFA) funds scholarships and statewide programs that advance architectural education and public understanding of the built environment. Gifts are tax-deductible as allowed by law. EIN: 82-1807534
1. GIVE NOW (One-Time Gift)
Make an immediate impact on scholarships and programs.
How it works: Donate securely online by credit/debit or ACH. Checks are also welcome.
Receipts: Instant email receipt for online gifts; mailed upon request for checks.
BY MAIL
Make checks payable to West Virginia Foundation for Architecture and mail to:
PO Box 813, Charleston, WV 25313. Please include your email for a receipt.
3. LEADERSHIP CIRCLE ($1,000+ Annually)
Recognizes donors who provide major annual support.
TIERS
Patron: $1,000 - $2,499
Benefactor: $2,500 - $4,999
Founder: $5,000+
Recognition: Listing on WVFA materials (opt-out available), invitations to select activities, and advance notice of initiatives.
4. CORPORATE & PROGRAM SPONSORSHIPS
Partner with WVFA to underwrite scholarships, public programs, or the Design Awards & Scholarship Gala.
Options: Reliable funding lets us plan scholarships and programs responsibly.
Note: Sponsorships that include benefits (e.g., tickets, recognition ads) may affect tax deductibility; we’ll document the fair-market value.
5. PLANNED GIVING (Bequests & Beneficiary Designations)
Leave a legacy by including WVFA in your will, trust, or beneficiary forms (IRA, 401(k), life insurance).
Sample Will Language: “I give [specific amount / percentage / residue] to West Virginia Foundation for Architecture, a nonprofit organization, EIN 82-1807534, with its principal office at PO Box 813, Charleston, WV 25313, to be used for its general charitable purposes.”
Beneficiary Designations: List “West Virginia Foundation for Architecture” (EIN 82-1807534) on your retirement or insurance account.
6. QUALIFIED CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTION (QCD)
If you’re 70½ or older, you may direct a gift from your IRA to WVFA. QCDs can satisfy all or part of your Required Minimum Distribution and may reduce taxable income.
STEPS
1. Ask your IRA custodian to issue the check payable to West Virginia Foundation for Architecture.
2. Have it mailed to PO Box 813, Charleston, WV 25313 with your name and contact info.
3. Notify us so we can identify and receipt the gift properly.
8. NAMED SCHOLARSHIPS & ENDOWMENT CONTRIBUTIONS
Create a named scholarship or strengthen the endowment to support students from West Virginia in perpetuity.
APPROACHES
Annual Named Scholarship: Funded each year at a level you choose.
Endowed Scholarship: Establish a fund that awards from investment earnings. We’ll work with you on criteria (school year, discipline focus, geographic ties).
DONOR SERVICES & RECEIPTS
Receipts: Emailed immediately for online gifts; mailed for checks and IRA once the gift is received.
Designations: You can direct gifts to scholarships, public programs, or “greatest need.”
Recognition: Leadership Circle listings; opt-out anytime.
CONTACT
Questions or to request wiring instructions:
Antonia Edwardson, 304-344-9872
PO Box 813, Charleston, WV 25313
Legal Name: West Virginia Foundation for Architecture - EIN 82-1807534
WVFA does not provide tax or legal advice.
Please consult your advisor to determine how any gift may affect your individual situation.