Funders / Virginia

Foundations that fund performing arts organizations in Virginia

309 foundations have made 4,796 grants to performing arts organizations in Virginia, with a median grant of $8,500. At least 114 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

309

Funders

4,796

Grants

$8,500

Median grant

650

Organizations in category

  1. The Shubert Foundation Inc — 28 grants to 10 organizations, median $30,000, largest $350,000. That is 88% of its Virginia giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.

  2. Arts Council of Fairfax County Inc — 56 grants to 18 organizations, median $16,876, largest $70,815. That is 40% of its Virginia giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  3. Business Consortium for Arts Support — 40 grants to 15 organizations, median $8,000, largest $100,100. That is 35% of its Virginia giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  4. Rea Charitable Trust - Main — 27 grants to 16 organizations, median $10,000, largest $350,000. That is 32% of its Virginia giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications, usually due Oct 15.

  5. E Rhodes and Leona B Carpenter Foundation — 26 grants to 11 organizations, median $45,250, largest $425,000. That is 26% of its Virginia giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications, usually due Jan 31.

  6. CultureWorks Inc — 21 grants to 9 organizations, median $30,185, largest $53,910. That is 25% of its Virginia giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  7. Dimick Foundation John M Lynham Jr Trustee — 12 grants to 5 organizations, median $2,750, largest $7,500. That is 20% of its Virginia giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications on fixed deadlines.

  8. Hampton Roads Community Foundation — 141 grants to 20 organizations, median $10,000, largest $723,469. That is 5% of its Virginia giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  9. Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation — 39 grants to 12 organizations, median $8,081, largest $64,228. That is 8% of its Virginia giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  10. Mid Atlantic Arts Inc — 9 grants to 6 organizations, median $9,500, largest $112,230. That is 16% of its Virginia giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

The 10 funders most focused on performing arts organizations in Virginia, out of 309 on record.

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