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 — 471 funders, median grant $10,000
K-12 schools — 427 funders, median grant $10,000
International relief and development organizations — 362 funders, median grant $13,500
Performing arts organizations — 322 funders, median grant $10,000
Youth development programs — 254 funders, median grant $10,000
Animal shelters and rescues — 239 funders, median grant $5,000
Community development organizations — 232 funders, median grant $25,000
Arts and culture organizations — 217 funders, median grant $15,000
Disability services organizations — 202 funders, median grant $15,000
Family services organizations — 198 funders, median grant $14,188
Affordable housing organizations — 188 funders, median grant $12,933
Senior services organizations — 171 funders, median grant $11,780
Veterans organizations — 50 funders, median grant $10,000
Funders active across several causes
CultureWorks Inc — among the top funders for 3 of these 13 causes: museums and historical organizations; performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations.
Wounded Warrior Project Inc — among the top funders for 3 of these 13 causes: disability services organizations; senior services organizations; veterans 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.
Veterans United Foundation — among the top funders for 2 of these 13 causes: disability services organizations; senior services organizations.
The Closet of the Greater Herndon Area Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 13 causes: disability services organizations; affordable housing organizations.
Blank Allan and Margot Fdn — among the top funders for 2 of these 13 causes: performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations.
National Council on Aging Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 13 causes: disability services organizations; senior services organizations.
Virginia Baptist Homes Foundation Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 13 causes: affordable housing organizations; senior services 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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