Foundations that fund nonprofits in Virginia

71 lists by cause, built from real grants reported to the IRS (2022–2024).

Lists by cause

CauseOrganizations fundedTotal
Human services245$29.7M
Animal protection194$13.1M
Christian organization181$19.4M
Fire department115$1.7M
Scholarships and student aid89$31.6M
Education fund86$110.5M
Historical society82$28.5M
Education support80$17.5M
Youth development76$4.7M
Public foundation71$295.4M
School68$39.8M
Education66$86.5M
International relief65$13.7M
Protestant organization63$3.5M
Parent-teacher group58$2.6M
Elementary school54$12.1M
Community improvement47$3M
History museum47$24.7M
Arts and culture group46$5.1M
Human services46$12.5M
Services for specific groups45$12.7M
Natural resources45$157.3M
International development44$31.5M
Theater44$9.6M
Emergency assistance43$9.7M
Music group40$1M
Family services37$4.5M
Military and veterans35$5.1M
Housing development35$12.4M
Philanthropy34$5.1M
Food programs34$3.1M
Food bank34$7.7M
Performing arts34$4.6M
Children and youth services34$4M
Interfaith coalition33$14M
Alumni association32$2M
High school31$32M
Community clinic30$9.6M
Baseball and softball30$109k
Homeless shelter29$13.6M
Cultural and ethnic awareness28$1.6M
Human services27$2.9M
Adult education27$17.2M
Community foundation27$18.2M
Museum26$3.8M
Historical society26$2.8M
Private grantmaking foundation26$5.7M
Federated giving program25$41.1M
Amateur sports25$746k
Fund-raising organization25$5.1M
Recreation and sports24$1.4M
Public health23$2.1M
Preschool23$1.2M
Health fund23$8.5M
Child care23$5M
Emergency medical services22$1.9M
Health support22$1.6M
Consumer protection22$1.3M
Senior center22$2.4M
Rehabilitation21$1.2M
Family violence shelter21$1.8M
Reproductive health21$1.2M
Student services21$4.4M
Library21$560k
Community service club20$1.5M
Education20$6.2M
Swimming20$577k
Jewish organization19$1.7M
Patient services19$2.9M
Visual arts19$1.3M
Arts education19$991k

Active across many causes in Virginia

FoundationOn listsApplications
The Community Foundation Inc
Richmond, VA
58Accepts
Hampton Roads Community Foundation
Norfolk, VA
33Accepts
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation
Richmond, VA
32Accepts
Natl Christian Charitable Foundation Inc
Alpharetta, GA
29Accepts
Charlottesville Area Community Foundation
Charlottesville, VA
24Accepts
The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Inc
Mclean, VA
21Accepts
The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County
Harrisonburg, VA
18Accepts
Verizon Foundation
Basking Ridge, NJ
15Invitation only
Fauquier Health Foundation DBA the Path Foundation
Warrenton, VA
15Accepts
Mightycause Charitable Foundation
Marianna, FL
14Accepts
United Way of South Hampton Roads
Norfolk, VA
14Accepts
The Pauley Family Foundation
Richmond, VA
14Accepts
The Pfizer Foundation Inc
New York, NY
13Invitation only
Edward Jones Foundation
St Louis, MO
13Invitation only
Greater Washington Community Foundation
Washington, DC
12Accepts
Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia
Roanoke, VA
12Accepts
JPMorgan Chase Foundation
New York, NY
12Invitation only
Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation
Lynchburg, VA
10Accepts
Robins Foundation
Richmond, VA
10Accepts
Obici Healthcare Foundation Inc
Suffolk, VA
9Accepts

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