Private foundation · EIN 20-8034787 · Winchester, Virginia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Spirit for Life Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $5,500.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 20 grants paid, $125K total, median $5,500. 45% of grants stayed in Virginia. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
20
$125K
Median grant
$5,500
Stays in VA
45%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$2.6M

How to apply

No special format required. Applicants must demonstrate need within the parameters of the foundation's purpose. Contact: Spirit for Life Foundation Co Bank, 202 N Loudoun Street, Winchester, Va, 5403476730 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Clean the World FoundationWashington, DCGeneral support of charitable program$10K
K9s for WarriorsPonte Vedra, FLGeneral support of charitable organization$10K
Rockbridge High SchoolLexington, VAGeneral support of charitable program$10K
Fauquier SPCAMidland, VAGeneral support of charitable program$10K
Paws for SeniorsBealeton, VAGeneral support of charitable program$7,700
Hero's BridgeWarrenton, VAGeneral support of charitable programs$6,200
National Pku AllianceTomahawk, WIGeneral support of charitable program$6,200
Saving Prince William LittlesHaymarket, VAGeneral support of charitable program$6,200
Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYGeneral support of charitable program$6,200
Willing WarriorsHaymarket, VAGeneral support of charitable program$6,000
Foundation for Feline Renal ResearchHicksville, NYGeneral support of charitable organization$5,000
Hero Dogs IncBrookeville, MDGeneral support of charitable program$5,000
The Benjamin D Osborn Memorial Fund IncQueensbury, NYGeneral support of charitable organization$5,000
For the Cats SakeFlint Hill, VAGeneral support of charitable organization$5,000
Virginia Women & Family Support CenterGainesville, VAGeneral support of charitable organization$5,000
Pet Assistance IncNew Preston, CTGeneral support of charitable organization$5,000
Paws 4 a CureFall River, MAGeneral support of charitable organization$5,000
Wings of RescueVan Nuys, CAGeneral support for charitable program$5,000
World Central KitchenWashington, DCFrontline meals to crisis and disaster communities$3,000
Center for a Free CubaFalls Church, VAGeneral support of charitable program$3,000

By state: Virginia 9 · New York 3 · District of Columbia 2 · Florida 1 · Wisconsin 1 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

Spirit for Life Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Winchester, Virginia, administered in care of Tfb Wealth Mgmt, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Spirit for Life Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. No special format required. Applicants must demonstrate need within the parameters of the foundation's purpose. Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Spirit for Life Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $125K across 20 grants, a median of $5,500.

Where does Spirit for Life Foundation give?

Virginia (9 grants), New York (3 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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