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
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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
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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.
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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
The Mary L. Davis Memorial Scholarship, established in 2026, provides a scholarship to a deserving graduating senior from a Randolph Co. high school that has a GPA of 3.0 or higher and is pursuing higher education.
The Meals on Wheels of Randolph Co. Fund, establised in 2026, provides operating funds to provide meals to persons unable to secure or prepare a nutritious meal in Randolph County.
The Owens Family Memorial Trust Fund supports and addresses the needs of Randolph County through donations to the Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Inc.
The Tygart’s Valley Shriners Club Fund provides funding for the club’s philanthropic services including Shriners Children’s Transport to Shriners Hospitals in Kentucky and Pennsylvania.
The Damien White Memorial Scholarship, established in 2024, supports an Elkins High School Senior planning to pursue a 4-year degree, 2-year degree, or trade school certification.
The John & Beulah “Bob” Bartlett Scholarship provides a scholarship to a deserving Randolph or Tucker County student.
The Highlands Trail Fund, established in 2019, is an Agency Endowed Fund supporting the Highlands Trail Foundation’s mission of creating recreational and alternative transportation opportunities in the Potomac Highlands of WV.
The Davis Health System Foundation Scholarship Fund, established in November 2017, provides an annual scholarship to a student pursuing a health care-related field.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This scholarship supports Tucker County High School graduates pursuing higher education, with preference for schools connected to the honoree’s life and values.
This scholarship fund honors Dr. Mary Alice Klein, a dedicated educator and leader, by supporting students pursuing careers in education.
The Randolph-Tucker Children’s Advocacy Center Fund supports the work of the CAC, ensuring guidance, protection, and help to children and families affected by abuse.