Funders / Virginia

Foundations that fund museums and historical organizations in Virginia

443 foundations have made 5,711 grants to museums and historical organizations in Virginia, with a median grant of $10,000. At least 139 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

443

Funders

5,711

Grants

$10,000

Median grant

826

Organizations in category

  1. National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States — 12 grants to 9 organizations, median $35,000, largest $250,000. That is 48% of its Virginia giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  2. CultureWorks Inc — 20 grants to 5 organizations, median $30,721, largest $49,597. That is 24% of its Virginia giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  3. Virginia Historical Society — 6 grants to 6 organizations, median $30,200, largest $50,000. That is 27% of its Virginia giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  4. The Community Foundation Inc — 116 grants to 39 organizations, median $26,304, largest $866,894. That is 5% of its Virginia giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  5. The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit Corporation — 8 grants to 4 organizations, median $443,690, largest $2,330,342. That is 20% of its Virginia giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  6. JP Yancey Foundation — 9 grants to 3 organizations, median $1,607, largest $2,000. That is 22% of its Virginia giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.

  7. The Roller-Bottimore Foundation — 6 grants to 6 organizations, median $50,000, largest $75,000. That is 17% of its Virginia giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications, usually due Nov 1.

  8. Eastern Shore of Virginia Community Foundation — 9 grants to 5 organizations, median $35,000, largest $50,000. That is 14% of its Virginia giving. Last grant here 2024. Public charity — application process varies.

  9. Rea Charitable Trust - Main — 11 grants to 5 organizations, median $10,000, largest $300,000. That is 13% of its Virginia giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications, usually due Oct 15.

  10. Community Foundation of Collier County Inc — 8 grants to 4 organizations, median $2,500, largest $1,000,000. That is 15% of its Virginia giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

The 10 funders most focused on museums and historical organizations in Virginia, out of 443 on record.

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