Maier Foundation

09/29/2025

Happy Centennial Birthday to the Honorable John T. Copenhaver. "The Judge," as we call him, has served for the entire history of the Foundation, since 1958. "The Judge has always been looked up to as the stalwart of our Foundation since its formative years," said Ed H. Maier, Chairman Emeritus of the Maier Foundation. His wisdom, patience, and dedication have helped shaped us both as an organization and individually.

We can’t thank you enough, Judge Copenhaver, for your service that has left an indelible mark on our lives. We celebrate and honor you on this, your birthday.

09/25/2025

Congratulations to Marshall University on the new gift for the Marshall for All program. The goal of the program is to provide a tuition-free education to all Marshall students. With the gift, President Smith has established Marshall’s commitment to changing the lives of students and the state of West Virginia.

President Brad D. Smith and First Lady Alys Smith made a historic $50 million gift to Marshall University to advance Marshall For All, a groundbreaking program designed to eliminate student debt.

“Our ‘why’ is simple: to level the playing field in West Virginia and Appalachia. We hope this gift ensures that every student with the dream of an advanced degree has the opportunity and support to achieve it — while also showing what’s possible for the future of higher education in our region and beyond.”

Learn more about this milestone gift at https://bit.ly/4gqF1C8

03/24/2025

Thank you to Marshall University for finding ways to impact generations of students through the Marshall for All program which has the goal of eliminating all student debt for Marshall students by 2037.

The Marshall University Foundation has announced the Maier Foundation has granted $1 million toward the Marshall For All program. “I want to sincerely thank the Maier Foundation for answering the call to support our Marshall For All program,” said Brad D. Smith, president of Marshall University....

10/09/2024

"A total of 292 financially at-risk students received $1,500 Maier Foundation completion grants of up to $1,500 a semester. Of those, 73 percent have graduated, 22 percent continued classes, and only 5 percent did not receive a degree or return to campus."

A 95% return rate of students with the grant demonstrates the great work done at West Virginia University!

Meeting held Friday.

12/20/2023

We are grateful for the life of service of Holmes Morrison who passed away on December 4, 2023. Holmes served on our board for 20 years, as well as the boards of several other service-minded organizations in West Virginia. "Holmes remains the model of community service here in West Virginia," said Bradley Maier Rowe, Chairman of the Foundation. "This fact was recognized with the Spirit of the Valley award for his broad and continuous efforts to improve our state. He has left an indelible mark on our organization as well as many others." We look forward to celebrating Holmes' life on April 6 at the University of Charleston.

View John Holmes Morrison's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

11/07/2023

Today marks our 65th anniversary and throughout this time, the Maier Foundation has proudly partnered with many institutions and organizations to further both higher education in the state of West Virginia and the education of West Virginia residents attending colleges and universities elsewhere. We would like to thank those who have dedicated their time, resources, and efforts to educate and make it possible for these students to gain a higher education. It would take up too much space to list people individually, but we at least wish to acknowledge our indebtedness and gratitude to the community at large, the state of West Virginia, and the colleges and universities who help provide the unforgettable experiences and academic opportunities to these deserving students. We salute our dedicated board members over the years who have served faithfully to execute the Foundation's mission. But ultimately, this work would not be possible without the aspiring students who demonstrate how investing in their education benefits all of us. Thank you!

08/07/2023

The October 1 deadline for submitting grants for consideration of 2024 funding is quickly approaching. The Maier Foundation supports secondary education and select cultural causes in West Virginia. For more information or to download a grant request form, please go to our website.

Please note that due to IRS requirements we do not make grants directly to individuals.

A private, non-profit, charitable corporation for the furtherance of higher education in the state of West Virginia.

04/26/2023

We are proud to announce the establishment of the Sandra D. Thomas Scholarship at Marshall University in honor of our Maier Foundation board member of 18 years who passed away in 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. "Sandy had a steadfast commitment to improving higher education throughout the state of West Virginia," said Bradley Maier Rowe, chairman and president of the Maier Foundation. The fund will provide each students' cost of attendance, including tuition, fees, room and board, books, and other educational expenses.

The Marshall University Foundation is pleased to announce the Maier Foundation has pledged $1 million to establish the Sandra D. Thomas Scholarship Fund at Marshall University. Sandra D. Thomas, a Raleigh County native and 1977 graduate of Marshall University, was a former member of the Marshall Uni...

02/27/2023

Sign up now for the two "Look Behind the Curtain" concerts in March. Spend the day with the orchestra and get two free tickets to the concert that night! https://wvsymphony.org/maierfoundationalookbehindthecurtain

Calling all students! It's time for another Maier Foundation "A Look Behind the Curtain..."

We invite any students interested in the music industry to join us for a day of learning the ins and outs of working with a Symphony Orchestra. We have two opportunities coming up in March - Saturday, March 11, Symphonie fantastique, and Saturday, March 25, Blockbuster Adventures!

Participants will sit in on a rehearsal, have a question-and-answer session with a musician, conductor, or staff member, and receive up to 2 free tickets for the concert that evening.

To learn more and register for either or both sessions on March 11 and March 25 visit: https://wvsymphony.org/maierfoundationalookbehindthecurtain

📸: Perry Bennett Photography

02/20/2023

Happy Presidents Day to Everyone!

02/06/2023

REMINDER: The application for the West Virginia Promise Scholarship is due March 1, 2023. This scholarship awards up to $5,000 for qualified West Virginia students who attend an in-state, accredited institution.

See https://www.collegeforwv.com/programs/promise-scholarship/ for the requirements and application form.

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