Randolph County

When the Mountain State Forest Festival fills the streets of Elkins, Randolph County feels like the center of the world. In the quieter months, life moves at its own steady rhythm—families running small businesses, students planning their futures, and communities working to keep their schools, churches, and gathering places strong. Whether in the river valleys or the mountain towns, people here know what it takes to build something that lasts.

Since the beginning, we have partnered with Citizens Bank of West Virginia in Elkins to steward our Endowed Funds, ensuring resources stay local and benefit the people who call this county home. Through scholarships and grants, we continue to support education, nonprofits, and initiatives that keep Randolph County moving forward.

Strong communities don’t happen by chance. Help us continue investing in Randolph County’s future.

Our Impact in Randolph County

In 2024

$3,000

    • Eleanore “Ella” W. Berdine – Mark Hutchison/David Cosner Scholarship - $1,000

    • Laney D. Fletcher – Joseph R. Steffl Scholarship - $1,000

    • Abigail M. Arbogast – John & Beulah “Bob” Bartlett Scholarship - $1,000

$13,350

    • Marshall University, Inc. – Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library - $3,850 (split with Tucker)

    • Russell Memorial Public Library – New Library Computers - $3,000

    • Pickens School – Finish Large Playground System - $1,500

    • The Old Brick Playhouse Company – Project Capacity Reboot - $4,500

    • Randolph County Community Arts Council, Inc. – Emergency Repair for Office Roof Leak - $500

Run For It

Impact

Since 2020, Randolph County’s investment of $28,500 to Run For It has generated

$283,777

for non-profit, civic, and charitable organizations in the county. 

In the past 5 years, Randolph County has had 83 teams and

1,095 Walkers and Runners

participate in Run For It to raise awareness and funds for organizations in the county.

  • We would like to recognize and congratulate the following teams from Randolph County that participated in Run For It last year. Their hard work and dedication in raising awareness and funds for numerous non-profit, civic, and charitable organizations in Randolph County is commendable.

    • Amazing Arts

    • ArtsBank Art Educators

    • Augusta Heritage Center

    • Beverly History Hunters

    • BSA Troop 88

    • Centers Against Violence – Randolph Catchment Area

    • Davis Health System (DHS) – Answers for Cancer

    • Elkins-Randolph County Public Library

    • Helvetia Public Library

    • Highlands Trail Foundation

    • Knights of Columbus #603

    • Meals on Wheels

    • OUR House

    • Randolph County CLIMB, Inc.

    • Randolph-Tucker CAC

    • Team Pioneer

    • Tygart Valley Women United

    • YouthBuild – Randolph County Housing Authority

Randolph County Funds

Funds
Randolph-Tucker Children’s Advocacy Center
Tygart Valley Shrine Club Fund
Damien White Memorial Scholarship Fund
John & Beulah “Bob” Bartlett Scholarship Fund
Highlands Trail Fund
“Dutch” Easton Family Fund
Crimson Shamrock Appalachian Institute Fund
Crimson Shamrock Appalachian Crafts Fund
Randolph Community Fund
Davis Health System Foundation Scholarship Fund

The Davis Health System Foundation Scholarship Fund, established in November 2017, provides an annual scholarship to a student pursuing a health care-related field.

YouthBuild Fund

The YouthBuild Fund, established in 2019 with donations from supporters and a $2,500 grant from the Tucker Community Foundation, provides financial support for the YouthBuild North Central West Virginia program, which helps young adults gain vocational training, job skills, and leadership development.

Davis Health System Foundation Fund
Davis Family Fund of the Davis Health System Foundation

The DHS Foundation Davis Family Fund, established in May 2015 with an initial donation of $34,447 from the Davis Health Systems Foundation, serves as a temporarily endowed fund dedicated to supporting the Davis Health Systems Foundation through annual distributions, with flexibility for reinvestment or additional disbursements as recommended by its governing board.

Mark Hutchison / David Cosner Scholarship Fund

The Mark Hutchison and David Cosner Scholarship Fund, established in 2015 by family and friends, honors the memory of two local servicemen by providing an annual scholarship to a senior from Randolph Technical Center who exemplifies the values of respect, discipline, honor, responsibility, commitment, and service.

Bucher Family Fund

The Bucher Family Fund, established in 2015 with an initial $20,000 donation from the children of Samuel and Margaret Bucher, supports initiatives in Randolph, Tucker, Pendleton, and Barbour Counties that promote community development, health, gardening, natural resource use, alternative energy, historical preservation, and spirituality.

Artsbank Fund

The ArtsBank Fund, established in 2015 with an initial $10,000 donation from ArtsBank, provides ongoing support for arts education in the Randolph County school system, particularly at the elementary level.

Ohio-West Virginia Youth Leadership Association Fund

The Ohio-West Virginia Youth Leadership Association Fund, established in 1993 with contributions from the family and friends of Mavis Johnson King, provides ongoing support for the Ohio-West Virginia YMCA programs, including YMCA Camp Horseshoe, Youth in Government, and Model United Nations.

Ellis Boury III Fund

The Ellis Boury III Fund, established in 2014 through memorial donations from friends and family, supports the education and development of creative and technical writing in students and young professionals in Tucker County and surrounding areas, with a focus on humanities, tolerance, and social responsibility.

Citizens Bank of West Virginia Fund

The Citizens Bank of West Virginia Fund, established in 1995, provides unrestricted funding to support general charitable needs, continuing the bank’s commitment to community investment and philanthropy.

Uncle Sam's Birthday Party Fund

The Uncle Sam’s Birthday Party Fund, established in 2011 from event proceeds, provides unrestricted funding to support general charitable needs, continuing the legacy of the annual fundraiser that has sustained the Tucker Community Foundation since 1989.

Crimson Shamrock Literacy Fund

The Crimson Shamrock Literacy Fund, established in 2013, provides funding for projects aimed at improving literacy and eradicating illiteracy in West Virginia, supported by donations from individuals and institutions committed to education.

Robert W. Minear, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Robert W. “Bill” Minear, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund honors a beloved educator by supporting students pursuing degrees in education, with a preference for those who share his passion for teaching.

Lindsey & Addie Reed Scholarship Fund

The Lindsey and Addie Reed Fund honors the legacy of two hardworking Canaan Valley parents by supporting West Virginia University students pursuing careers in agriculture, with a preference for those from Tucker County.

Joseph R. Steffl Scholarship

Created to honor the vibrant life and legacy of Joseph R. Steffl, this scholarship supports graduating seniors from Pocahontas and Randolph Counties who plan to pursue a degree in conservation or medicine at a West Virginia college.

H. Max Price Scholarship Fund

Established in memory of H. Max Price, this scholarship provides support for students pursuing education at accredited trade schools, with preference for those connected to Power Construction & Maintenance, Inc.

Enos, Delbert H. & Shirley Carr Scholarship Fund

This scholarship supports Tucker County High School graduates pursuing higher education, with preference for schools connected to the honoree’s life and values.

Dr. Mary Alice Klein Scholarship Fund

This scholarship fund honors Dr. Mary Alice Klein, a dedicated educator and leader, by supporting students pursuing careers in education.

H. Dailey & Belva Shaffer Martin Fund

This unrestricted fund, created by their son, honors the enduring legacy of H. Dailey and Belva Shaffer Martin and supports charitable causes throughout Tucker County.

Mountain Valley Bank, NA Fund

This unrestricted fund, initiated by the local bank, supports a wide range of charitable needs in Tucker County and exemplifies the bank’s commitment to community giving.

Robert W. & Sarah M. Minear Fund

This unrestricted fund provides flexible support for general charitable needs across Tucker County, with decisions guided by the TCF Board’s discretion.