Arch Insights
The Arch Coal Foundation was formed in December
2005 with an initial endowment from Arch Coal,
Inc. These funds are used to
support organizations who engage in improving
the quality of life in the communities in which
we operate. Our contributions emphasize
education, culture and the environment.
Education has traditionally
been one of the largest areas of giving for Arch
Coal because we believe quality education
enhances our country’s competitiveness and
advances our future. Our commitment includes the
Arch Coal Teacher Achievement Awards,
recognizing top classroom teachers in Wyoming,
West Virginia and select counties in Utah, and
the Arch Coal Innovative Teaching Grants Program
in parts of Colorado. In addition, Arch Coal has
granted more than 250
scholarships to employees’ dependents seeking
secondary education.
In the area of arts and culture, Arch Coal has
made significant contributions in the
communities in which we live, supporting
everything from large cultural institutions to
local arts groups, including the University of
Wyoming Art Museum, the MUNY Opera and the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis.
The Foundation also supports organizations
working to improve the environment. Arch is a
major sponsor of University of Wyoming's Clean
Coal Technology Center. Past contributions have
supported the Conservation Fund and
reforestation research through West Virginia
University.
Nearly all of our financial support goes to
organizations in the primary states in which we
operate: Wyoming, West Virginia, Missouri,
Illinois, Colorado, Kentucky and Virginia.
The Arch Coal Foundation does not solicit
funding requests. That’s why you won’t find an
application form here. However, we do seek
public nominations for the Arch Coal Teacher
Achievement Awards program. Visit
www.archteacherawards.com for more information
on the public nomination process that ultimately
recognizes top teachers in Wyoming and West
Virginia with $3,500 cash
awards.