Private foundation · EIN 54-6471433 · Roanoke, Virginia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Thomas L Leivesley Jr Foundation

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: 6 grants paid, $125K total, median $9,984. 100% of grants stayed in Virginia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
6
$125K
Median grant
$9,984
Stays in VA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.8M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
United Way of Roanoke Valley IncRoanoke, VAGeneral support$80K
Bradley Free ClinicRoanoke, VAGeneral support$13K
Habitat for Humanity in the Roanoke ValleyRoanoke, VAGeneral support$13K
Local Office on AgingRoanoke, VAGeneral support$6,656
The Rescue Mission of Roanoke Inc Development & AdministrationRoanoke, VAGeneral support$6,656
Western Virginia Foundation for the Arts and SciencesRoanoke, VAGeneral support$5,000

About this foundation

Thomas L Leivesley Jr Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Roanoke, Virginia, administered in care of The Trust Co of Va, tax-exempt since 2002. 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 Thomas L Leivesley Jr Foundation 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 Thomas L Leivesley Jr Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $125K across 6 grants, a median of $9,984.

Where does Thomas L Leivesley Jr Foundation give?

Virginia (6 grants), per its latest filing.

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