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ACWP Fund

The Animal Control & Welfare Project, Inc. is referred to as the Humane Society for Summers County. Its mission includes finding homes for displaced animals, spaying and neutering animals, investigating animal abuse, and public education. Animal Control and Welfare Project (ACWP) will create a one-time $1,000 scholarship to be awarded annually (if candidates are available) to a student whose plans include the care of animals. ACWP stipulates at least one member of their Board be part of the review and selection process of all applicants for the ACWP Animal Care Scholarship.

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Appalachian Beekeeping Collective (FKA Camp Waldo)

The purpose of this fund is to collect grants & donations to support activities of Appalachian Beekeeping Collective.

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Backroads of Appalachia Development Pass-Through Fund

The Backroads of Appalachia Pass-Through Fund supports Backroads’ mission to drive economic revitalization in Appalachia through adventure tourism, heritage preservation, and small-business development. Backroads works to connect visitors to the region’s scenic byways, outdoor recreation assets, local artisans, and historic communities, creating sustainable tourism opportunities that generate jobs and income in rural West Virginia. The pass-through fund provides a streamlined vehicle for grants and charitable contributions that directly advance these efforts, enabling project development, marketing, community partnerships, and on-the-ground initiatives that strengthen local economies while celebrating the unique culture and landscape of Appalachia.

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Bill Van Sant Scholarship Fund

Created in memory by his family, the Bill Van Sant Scholarship Fund provides an annual scholarship to a Summers County resident who has a demonstrated financial need and a GPA of at least 3.0. Candidates must have demonstrated ambition through participation in high school activities. Preference is given to, but not limited to, those who want to teach. Bill was a retired teacher of social studies and American history who believed in the power of education and the Summers County School System was very important to him.

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Booster Fund

The “Booster” fund provides funding for the educational and experiential enrichment of the children of Summers County. The fund will finance in whole or part programs and projects which will enhance the lives of our children.

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Bowles Family Scholarship

This fund was established in memory of Lester and Marjorie Bowles by their children with the intent to give back to their community. It will provide a scholarship for undergraduate study or vocational training for residents of Summers County or graduates of Summers County schools.

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Burkey & Mary Lou Lilly Memorial Fund in Honor of Art Lough

Burkey Lilly was inspired to honor Art Lough, a former Summers County Extension agent, and the dedicated teachers at Hinton High School. The fund provides a scholarship for a student to study an exact science at Concord University or West Virginia University. The candidate shall have a demonstrated financial need and carry a “C” or better grade average.

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Camp Summers

Sandy Turner established this fund in order to more efficiently use the funds donated to the camp. The fund will support special projects at Camp Summers and also be used as a vehicle to solicit further donations.

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Campaign 2000

Campaign 2000 is the general scholarship fund for the Hinton Area Foundation. Scholarships are awarded to students enrolled in post-secondary education who are graduates of Summers County Public Schools, or who are residents of Summers County and have maintained at least a 3.0 grade point average for the four years of high school. Scholarships are initially awarded for the academic year for which the student applies, with a tentative commitment to continue funding for a total of four years of undergraduate work. Continuation of funding is contingent upon the student’s pursuit of a regular course of study while maintaining at least a 2.5 grade point average, availability of funds and an annual application for funding.

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Carol Davis Memorial Scholarship

This Pass-through fund occasionally provides a scholarship for a Summers County student.

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Chanlett-Avery Fund

The Chanlett-Avery Fund was established to support efforts in and around Summers County to enhance the health and environment of its residents.

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Children's Health Fund (Lacy Wood)

The Will of Lacy Wood left half of his estate to help children with medical issues. The Hinton Area Foundation has established this Field-of-Interest fund to receive and assess requests for aid from the families of children who need medical assistance.

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CHPR Gwinn Family Scholarship Fund

The Gwinn Family Scholarship was created by Campbell Gwinn of Green Sulphur Springs. The Gwinn Family was one of the very first families in Summers County with one branch settling in the Lowell area and another in Green Sulphur Springs. This scholarship is for a student attending Concord University and Concord has also contributed significant assets to this fund to make this scholarship possible.

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City of Hinton WV Beautification Project

The vitality, community improvement, and beautification of the City of Hinton will be supported by this fund.

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Clark Family Scholarship

The purpose of the Clark Family Scholarship Fund is to give back to the Summers County Community by encouraging Summers County High School students to attend Marshall University or Concord University, preferably seeking a degree in education or business, then return to Summers County to work, volunteer, and encourage philanthropic giving – therefore making the community a better place to live. Those eligible for this scholarship fund are Summers County High School graduating seniors, undergraduate students, or college graduates seeking an advanced degree in education or business at Marshall University or Concord University.

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Claude Johnson Memorial Scholarship

Established by Vera Johnson in memory of her husband, Claude Johnson Jr., this scholarship reflects Vera’s commitment to education and perseverance. After leaving school at age 16, she returned to earn her high school diploma alongside her eldest son. She continued her studies at Concord and later earned a master’s degree in education from West Virginia University. Applicants must be graduates of Summers County High School with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

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Clifford Luther Young Fund (Diabetes)

This fund was created when the late Clifford Young made a bequest in his will to allocate monies to help those suffering from diabetes.

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Coach Julian "Buzzy" Richmond Memorial Fund

Coach Julian “Buzzy” Richmond touched many lives during his tenure as a teacher and coach in the Summers County School System. The purpose of this fund is to keep alive the dreams for our students and athletes that Coach Richmond was so proud to support in his lifetime. Preference will be given to students who attend Concord University.