Private foundation · EIN 13-3579157 · Middleburg, Virginia

William M Backer Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 52 grants paid, $650K total, median $2,500. 67% of grants stayed in Virginia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
52
$650K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in VA
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.7M

Grants paid in 2024

52 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Piedmont Environmental CouncilWarrenton, VAEnvironmental purposes$256K
Afro-American Historical Association of Fauquier CountyThe Plains, VACharitable purposes$110K
Campaign Legal CenterWashington, DCCharitable purposes$50K
Citizens for Fauquier CountyWarrenton, VACharitable purposes$32K
Piedmont Journalism FoundationThe Plains, VACharitable purposes$25K
Fauquier Free ClinicWarrenton, VACharitable purposes$18K
Windy Hill FoundationMiddleburg, VACharitable purposes$13K
Grace Episcopal ChurchThe Plains, VAReligious purposes$10K
Grayson-Jockey Club Research FdnLexington, KYHorse veterinary research purposes$10K
Just NeighborsAnnandale, VACharitable purposes$10K
Our Children FoundationChicago, ILCharitable purposes$10K
Planned ParenthoodNew York, NYEducational purposes$10K
Virginia League for Planned ParenthoodRichmond, VACharitable purposes$10K
Clifton InstituteWarrenton, VACharitable purposes$5,000
Giffords Law CenterWashington, DCCharitable purposes$5,000
Racing Medication & Test ConsortiumLexington, KYCharitable purposes$5,000
Seven LoavesMiddleburg, VACharitable purposes$5,000
Upperville Colt & Horse ShowUpperville, VACharitable purposes$5,000
Virginia Public Access ProjectRichmond, VACharitable purposes$5,000
Virginia Thoroughbred AssociationCharlottesville, VACharitable purposes$5,000
Fauquier Habitat for HumanityWarrenton, VACharitable purposes$4,700
Och Conservation FoundationThe Plains, VACharitable purposes$3,500
Virginia Working LandscapesFront Royal, VACharitable purposes$3,500
Fauquier JuneteenthWarrenton, VACharitable purposes$3,000
Plains Community LeagueThe Plains, VACharitable purposes$2,500
South Carolina Conservation LeagueCharleston, SCCharitable purposes$2,500
Virginia Piedmont Heritage Area AssociationMarshall, VACharitable purposes$2,500
Earth JusticeOakland, CACharitable purposes$2,000
Hospice Support of FauquierWarrenton, VACharitable purposes$2,000
Maine Farmland TrustBelfast, MECharitable purposes$2,000
Virginia Outdoors FoundationWarrenton, VAEnvironmental purposes$2,000
Fauquier Education FarmWarrenton, VACharitable purposes$1,500
Goose Creek AssociationMarshall, VAEducational purposes$1,500
Journey Through Hollowed GroundsWaterford, VACharitable purposes$1,500
Ocean ConservancyWashington, DCCharitable purposes$1,500
Backstretch Employee Service Team (best)Elmont, NYCharitable purposes$1,000
Bull Run Mountain ConservancyBroad Run, VACharitable purposes$1,000
Fauquier SPCAMidland, VACharitable purposes$1,000
Foundation of the State ArboretumBoyce, VACharitable purposes$1,000
Land Trust of VirginiaMiddleburg, VACharitable purposes$1,000
Maine Coast Heritage TrustTopsham, MECharitable purposes$1,000
Middleburg Humane FoundationMiddleburg, VACharitable purposes$1,000
Moc Beagles IncMiddleburg, VACharitable purposes$1,000
National Park FoundationWashington, DCCharitable purposes$1,000
Natural Resources Defense CouncilWashington, DCEnvironmental purposes$1,000
Ny Racetrack Chaplaincy of AmericaGeorgetown, KYCharitable purposes$1,000
Plains Volunteer Fire & RescueThe Plains, VACharitable purposes$1,000
Shenandoah National ParkLuray, VACharitable purposes$1,000
Stable RecoveryLexington, KYCharitable purposes$1,000
Buchanan HallUpperville, VACharitable purposes$500
Middleburg Community CenterMiddleburg, VACharitable purposes$500
Natural Resource Council of MaineAugusta, MEEnvironmental purposes$500

By state: Virginia 35 · District of Columbia 5 · Kentucky 4 · New York 2 · Illinois 1 · Maine 3

About this foundation

William M Backer Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Middleburg, Virginia. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does William M Backer Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does William M Backer Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $650K across 52 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does William M Backer Foundation Inc give?

Virginia (35 grants), District of Columbia (5 grants), Kentucky (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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