Funders
Foundations that fund nonprofits in Virginia
Foundation funding in Virginia across 13 causes, drawn from IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings. Each cause page ranks the funders most focused on it, with grant counts, typical grant sizes and whether they accept unsolicited applications.
Funding by cause
Museums and historical organizations — 443 funders, median grant $10,000
K-12 schools — 407 funders, median grant $8,750
International relief and development organizations — 347 funders, median grant $13,250
Performing arts organizations — 309 funders, median grant $8,500
Youth development programs — 252 funders, median grant $10,000
Animal shelters and rescues — 235 funders, median grant $5,000
Community development organizations — 227 funders, median grant $27,847
Arts and culture organizations — 215 funders, median grant $14,650
Disability services organizations — 199 funders, median grant $15,000
Family services organizations — 186 funders, median grant $13,542
Affordable housing organizations — 182 funders, median grant $13,325
Senior services organizations — 156 funders, median grant $10,000
Veterans organizations — 46 funders, median grant $5,750
Funders active across several causes
The Community Foundation Inc — among the top funders for 5 of these 13 causes: museums and historical organizations; youth development programs; community development organizations; disability services organizations; senior services organizations.
Sentara Healthcare — among the top funders for 5 of these 13 causes: youth development programs; community development organizations; disability services organizations; family services organizations; senior services organizations.
Hampton Roads Community Foundation — among the top funders for 3 of these 13 causes: performing arts organizations; community development organizations; arts and culture organizations.
CultureWorks Inc — among the top funders for 3 of these 13 causes: museums and historical organizations; performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations.
The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Inc — among the top funders for 3 of these 13 causes: arts and culture organizations; disability services organizations; family services organizations.
United Way of South Hampton Roads — among the top funders for 3 of these 13 causes: youth development programs; disability services organizations; family services organizations.
The Closet of the Greater Herndon Area Inc — among the top funders for 3 of these 13 causes: disability services organizations; affordable housing organizations; senior services organizations.
Arts Council of Fairfax County Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 13 causes: performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations.
Business Consortium for Arts Support — among the top funders for 2 of these 13 causes: performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations.
Langley for Families - the Foundation of Lfcu — among the top funders for 2 of these 13 causes: family services organizations; affordable housing organizations.
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Grant counts and medians cover IRS filings through tax year 2024. Filing lag means recent grants may not yet appear.
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