Foundations that fund education in Virginia
These 25 foundations made grants to education in Virginia in the most recent IRS filing I have for each. None of them ticked the box for giving only to preselected organizations, and each filing gives application instructions or a website. That doesn't prove a foundation takes applications, and some on this list may not. The text below is copied from the filings, most of them for tax year 2024, so check a foundation's website or call before you apply.
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Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation
- $1,000,000 to Virginia Union University, Richmond: Virginia union university dominion energy hbcu promise
- $75,000 to Medical College of Virginia Foundation, Richmond: Massey on move: expanding community impact
- $50,000 to George Mason University Foundation Inc, Fairfax: Dominion energy promesa scholars: early identification program
How to apply: For grants: grant requests should be submitted online www.dominionenergy.com/foundation. The application includes the following: information about the organization including a copy of most recent financial statements; the purpose and amount of the grant request; and anticipated...
Deadlines: Grant applications will be accepted online during two annual grant cycles, spring and fall.
Restrictions: For grants: grants are limited to organizations that are: defined as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code; within the dominion operating area; focused on health and human services, education, culture and...
Fidelity Foundation
- $7,000 to University of Richmond, Richmond: Fidelity matching gifts to education
- $7,000 to University of Richmond, Richmond: Fidelity matching gifts to education
- $7,000 to University of Virginia Mcintire School of Commerce Foundation, Charlottesville: Fidelity matching gifts to education
How to apply: Https://www.fidelityfoundation.org/applying-and-reporting/letter-of-inquiry/
Restrictions: Http://www.fidelityfoundation.org/grantmaking-guidelines/
Robins Foundation
- $297,250 to Henrico Education Foundation Inc, Richmond: To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization
- $216,959 to Virginia Early Childhood Foundation, Richmond: To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization
- $100,000 to Virginia Literacy Foundation, Richmond: To support the charitable mission of the recipient organization
How to apply: All grant applications must be submitted on-line at www.robinsfdn.org
Deadlines: Www.robinsfdn.org
Restrictions: Www.robinsfdn.org
The Cameron Foundation
- $500,000 to Sussex County, Sussex: Community & economic developmnt:capital
- $93,750 to Brightpoint Community College Foundation, Midlothian: Community & economic developmnt:program support
- $35,152 to Jessica Ann Moore Foundation, Waverly: Community & economic developmnt:operating support
How to apply: See organizations website at www.camfound.org
Deadlines: See organizations website at www.camfound.org
Restrictions: See organizations website at www.camfound.org
The Mary Morton Parsons Foundation
- $300,000 to Virginia Tech Foundation Inc, Blacksburg: Support the renovation, upgrades, and improvements to war memorial hall
- $250,000 to Randolph College, Lynchburg: Support the science matters campaign
- $125,000 to The Faison Center, Richmond: Refresh interior and exterior of the faison residence
How to apply: Letter
The Northrop Grumman Foundation
- $750,000 to Air & Space Forces Association, Arlington: General operating grants & matching gifts.
- $150,000 to Mathcounts Foundation, Alexandira: General operating grants & matching gifts.
- $110,000 to Virginia Tech Foundation, Blacksburg: General operating grants & matching gifts.
How to apply: Employee matching gift program: list organization, amount requested, purpose for which funds are being sought, and proof of tax-exempt status. Employees apply online and are eligible for four matches of up to $2,500 in total.
Deadlines: October 31st
Restrictions: Ineligible participants include: employees on leave of absence, contract employees, retired employees, and spouses or children of current employees. All recipients of an employee matching gift for education grant must be recognized as a...
Shelton H Short Jr Trust
- $30,000 to Anna Julia Cooper School, Richmond: General support
- $25,000 to The Faison Center Inc, Richmond: General operating
- $20,000 to Riverside School Inc, North Chesterfield: General operating
How to apply: www.wellsfargo.com/privatefoundationgrants/short Applications must be submitted through the online grant application form.
Deadlines: September 15
Restrictions: Primary consideration is given to organizations in the southeast region of virginia.
Fauquier Health Foundation Dba the Path Foundation
- $25,000 to New Pathways Tech Inc, Middleburg: Flexible funding
- $25,000 to Fauquier Youth Livestock Advisory Council, Remington: Health priority
- $24,520 to Culpeper County, Washington: Make it happen
How to apply: Application information is available at www.pathforyou.org
Deadlines: Submission deadlines are available at www.pathforyou.org
Restrictions: The path foundation invests in the virginia counties of fauquier, culpeper and rappahannock by providing grants related to four priority areas: access to health, childhood wellness, mental health and senior services.
Herndon Foundation
- $1,000,000 to Vmi Foundation, Lexington: General operating support
- $584,000 to University of Richmond, Richmond: General operating support
- $50,000 to St Andrews School, Richmond: General operating support
How to apply: Visit herndonfdn.org
Deadlines: August 1st
Restrictions: The foundation awards grants to organizations which are tax-exempt under irs section 501(c)(3) and are not private foundations as described under section 509(a). Qualified nonprofit organizations throughout the commonwealth of virginia are...
Massey Family Foundation
- $50,000 to Virginia Tech Foundation Inc, Blacksburg: Unrestricted
- $50,000 to University of Richmond, Richmond: Unrestricted
- $40,000 to Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges, Richmond: Unrestricted
How to apply: Letter stating reason for request
Restrictions: Must be a qualifying charitable organization
Danville Regional Foundation
- $3,000,000 to Averett University, Danville: Operating support
- $500,000 to Averett University, Danville: Crisis management
- $25,000 to Pittsylvania County, Chatham: Next step grant
How to apply: Refer to the foundation's grant proposal guidelines on its website for full details and information.
Restrictions: The foundation supports programs operating or benefiting those who live in danville and pittsylvania county in va and caswell county in nc. Refer to the foundation's grant proposal guidelines on its website for full details and information.
Sarah Scaife Foundation Incorporated
- $750,000 to George Mason University Foundation Inc, Fairfax: Law & economics center
- $550,000 to George Mason University Foundation Inc, Fairfax: Antonin scalia law school national security institute
- $180,000 to Institute for Family Studies the, Charlottesville: General operating support
Richmond Memorial Health Foundation
- $15,000 to Diversity Richmond, Richmond: Program support: envisioning a future for diversity richmond
- $7,600 to Codeva, Richmond: Program support: deij in codeva's strategic planning
- $7,500 to Partnership for Housing Affordability, Richmond: Program support: for development director search & transition
How to apply: See attached copy of grant application guidelines.
Deadlines: See attached copy of grant application guidelines.
Restrictions: See attached copy of grant application guidelines.
Tesco Foundation
- $10,000 to Anna Julia Cooper School, Richmond: Gordon Wallace Fund
- $8,300 to Anna Julia Cooper School, Richmond: $8,000 Pledge in honor of Gordon Wallace; $300 Annual Giving
- $5,000 to Virginia Union University, Richmond: Operations
How to apply: Applications should be in written form, and applicants should be qualified section 501(C)(3) organizations. A copy of the IRS letter determining charitable tax-exempt status should be attached.
Deadlines: Applications are accepted year-round.
Restrictions: Grants are limited to qualified section 501(C)(3) organizations that are described in section 509(A)(1), (2), or (3) as publicly supported organizations.
Franklin P and Arthur W Perdue Foundation Inc
- $25,000 to Our Community Place, Harrisonburg: Kitchen Industries Program - Food and Cooking Supplies
- $5,500 to Midlothian High School Ptso, Midlothian: Giving Hearts Club and PTSO General Programs
- $3,000 to Medical College of Virginia Foundation, Richmond: Massey Cancer Center - "Play It Forward" Court fund
How to apply: Https://corporate.perduefarms.com/company/foundation/
Deadlines: Https://corporate.perduefarms.com/company/foundation/
Restrictions: Https://corporate.perduefarms.com/company/foundation/
The Presser Foundation
- $3,000 to George Mason University Foundation Inc, Fairfax: Undergraduate scholar awards
- $3,000 to Virginia State University Foundation, Virginia State Univers: Undergraduate scholar awards
- $3,000 to Shenandoah University, Winchester: Undergraduate scholar awards
How to apply: Applications are submitted electronically via the organization's website, www.presserfoundation.org
Deadlines: Proposals must be submitted by november 15.
The Mirza Family Foundation
- $1,000,067 to Shenandoah University, Winchester: Program assistance -
- $300,000 to George Mason University Foundation, Fairfax: Program assistance - abu sulayman center for global islamic studies
- $125,000 to Shenandoah University, Winchester: Program assistance - educational services/operation support
How to apply: Letter from applicant outlining the need(s) to which contribution would be applied.
Deadlines: No
Restrictions: No
The Pruitt Foundation Inc
- $525,000 to Shenandoah University, Winchester: Furtherance of charitable purposes
- $100,000 to Shenandoah University, Winchester: Furtherance of charitable purposes
- $50,000 to Alexandria Tutoring Consortium Inc, Alexandria: Furtherance of charitable purposes
How to apply: Please request our specific application form to complete.
Restrictions: Program is for indigent individuals in need of financial assistance for items such as food and clothing.
The Allstate Foundation
- $700,000 to National Association of Secondary School Principals, Reston: Nassp national student council, service grants, scholarship, and recognition
- $50,000 to National Association of Secondary School Principals, Reston: 2024 ye eoy go grant
- $15,000 to National Association of Secondary School Principals, Reston: 2025 sxsw edu
How to apply: Letter of proposal
Deadlines: Proposal reviewed as received
Restrictions: Must be within the united states
The Blocker Foundation
- $250,000 to Next Step To Success, Norfolk: General operating
- $100,000 to Access College Foundation, Norfolk: General operating
- $75,000 to Literacy for Life, Williamsburg: General operating
How to apply: Contact whitney saunders for requirements
Beazley Foundation Incorporated
- $125,000 to Christopher Newport University, Newport News: Grant
- $102,000 to Access College Foundation, Norfolk: Grant
- $25,000 to The Academy of Music, Norfolk: Grant
How to apply: All grant proposals must be discussed with the president of the foundation or his or her designee prior to submission. Applications will be forwarded after discussion.
The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation
- $60,000 to The Child and Family Network Centers, Alexandria: Education
- $50,000 to George Mason University Foundation Inc, Fairfax: Education
- $40,000 to Edu-Futuro, Arlington: Education
Louise B Cochrane Charitable Founda
- $25,000 to Collegiate School, Richmond: General fund
- $10,000 to Faison Center, Richmond: General fund
- $5,000 to Wakefield School, The Plains: General fund
How to apply: No specific format required
Deadlines: No specific deadline observed
Restrictions: Gifts generally awarded to central va charities
The Minnie and Bernard Lane Foundation
- $10,000 to Ferrum College, Ferrum: Education
- $7,500 to Liberty University, Lynchburg: Religious
- $5,000 to Faith Christian Academy, Hurt: Support for scholarships
How to apply: Applications should be submitted in writing and should include the applicant's name and address, the charitable purpose of the organization, the amount of award requested, and an explanation why the award is needed by the organization.
Restrictions: Awards are available to any organization to which a contribution is allowable under the applicable sections of the internal revenue code.
Taylor M and Evelyn W Simpson Fdn
- $3,000 to Randolph Macon College, Ashland: Scholarship
- $3,000 to Randolph Macon College, Ashland: Scholarship
- $3,000 to Randolph Macon College, Ashland: Scholarship
How to apply: Www.csacholar.org
Deadlines: February 15th
Restrictions: Based on the character, intelligence, and scholastic record of the individual
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