How to apply
Contact: Mark Vanover, Po Box 3996, Wise, Va, 2763259745, MVANOVER@RAPHA.FOUNDATION Deadlines: Restrictions:
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
59 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Advocacy Center (meoc)Big Stone Gap, VA | Children's advocacy center | $155K |
| Communities in SchoolsBristol, VA | Education / at-risk programs | $150K |
| Family Crisis Support ServicesNorton, VA | Hope haven facility | $100K |
| Legal Aid Society of SwvaMarion, VA | Conservator program | $100K |
| Mountain Empire Comm CollegeBig Stone Gap, VA | Ampitheater | $100K |
| UVA WiseWise, VA | Scholarship | $100K |
| Virginia Tech FoundationBlacksburg, VA | Autism support & resources | $87K |
| Mountain Empire Comm CollegeBig Stone Gap, VA | Scholarship | $75K |
| Wise County Christian SchoolWise, VA | Liberty univ. on-line academy | $55K |
| Coeburn Middle SchoolCoeburn, VA | Literacy project | $51K |
| Mountain Empire Older CitizensBig Stone Gap, VA | Emergency fuel fund | $50K |
| Norton Community HospitalNorton, VA | Day care supplements | $50K |
| UVA WiseWise, VA | Nursing program support | $50K |
| Wise Co Food BankWise, VA | Food insecurities | $40K |
| Lonesome Pine Office on YouthBig Stone Gap, VA | Parenting programs | $35K |
| Pro-Art of WiseWise, VA | Summer arts camp | $34K |
| Lonesome Pine Regional LibraryWise, VA | Early childhood education | $30K |
| Mountain Empire Older CitizensBig Stone Gap, VA | Pace computer upgrade | $30K |
| Mountain Empire Older CitizensBig Stone Gap, VA | Mlcc nutritional program | $30K |
| Mountain Empire Older CitizensBig Stone Gap, VA | Technology for seniors | $30K |
| City of NortonNorton, VA | Recreational equipment | $25K |
| Dickenson County Social ServicesClintwood, VA | Recreational equipment | $25K |
| Girls IncBristol, VA | Norton mentoring program | $25K |
| Lunchbox 276 - School Backpack ProgramWise, VA | Food insecurities | $25K |
| Napoleon Hill FoundationWise, VA | Keys to success course | $25K |
| Samaritan's PurseBoone, NC | Hurrican helene relief | $25K |
| Lonesome Pine Office on YouthBig Stone Gap, VA | Imagination library | $24K |
| Appalachian Sustainable DevelopmentDuffield, VA | Emergency food funding | $20K |
| Camp BethelWise, VA | Recreational facilities | $20K |
| Feeding SwvaSalem, VA | Food insecurities | $20K |
| Nch Im Residency ProgramNorton, VA | Teamwork / wellness programs | $20K |
| Synergy FoundationCoeburn, VA | Food insecurities | $20K |
| Town of St PaulSt Paul, VA | Recreation equipment | $18K |
| Appalachian Sustainable DevelopmentDuffield, VA | Food insecurities | $15K |
| Lonesome Pine Office on YouthBig Stone Gap, VA | Teen outreach program | $15K |
| Nch Fm Residency ProgramNorton, VA | Conference / social gatherings | $15K |
| UVA Wise - Smiddy's CupboardWise, VA | Food insecurities | $15K |
| Walking WiseWise, VA | Homeschool co-op | $14K |
| William King Muesum of ArtAbingdon, VA | School programs | $13K |
| Nch Family Birthing CenterNorton, VA | Nurse workshop / gift swaddle | $12K |
| Norton Community HospitalNorton, VA | Healthcare heros | $12K |
| Appalachian Sustainable DevelopmentDuffield, VA | Food insecurities | $10K |
| United Way of SwvaAbingdon, VA | Stuff the bus school supplies | $10K |
| Nch (wellmont Hs) Residency ProgramNorton, VA | Resident support | $9,500 |
| National Energy Education Development PjctManassas, VA | Climate science program | $6,500 |
| William King Muesum of ArtAbingdon, VA | Educational programming | $4,800 |
| Dickenson County Behavioral HealthClintwood, VA | Angel tree program | $4,500 |
| City of Norton - Department of Social ServicesNorton, VA | Angel tree program | $3,000 |
| Ji Burton High SchoolNorton, VA | Fccla | $2,500 |
| Ji Burton High SchoolNorton, VA | One act/forensics/choir & play | $2,500 |
| Ridgeview High SchoolClintwood, VA | Scholastic bowl team | $2,500 |
| Ridgeview High School Beta ClubClintwood, VA | National convention | $2,500 |
| Ji Burton High SchoolNorton, VA | Scholastic bowl team | $2,000 |
| Ridgeview High School Cte ProgramClintwood, VA | State competition | $2,000 |
| Coeburn Primary SchoolCoeburn, VA | Angel tree program | $1,500 |
| Jw Adams Combined SchoolPound, VA | Angel tree program | $1,500 |
| St Paul Elementary SchoolSt Paul, VA | Angel tree program | $1,500 |
| Union Primary SchoolBig Stone Gap, VA | Angel tree program | $1,500 |
| Wise Primary SchoolWise, VA | Angel tree program | $1,500 |
By state: Virginia 58 · North Carolina 1
About this foundation
The Rapha Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wise, Virginia, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does The Rapha Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Deadlines: See attached statement..
How much does The Rapha Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $1.8M across 59 grants, a median of $20K.
Where does The Rapha Foundation give?
Virginia (58 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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