Private foundation · EIN 92-0871573 · Farmville, Virginia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

French Family Charitable 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 47 grants paid, $284K total, median $3,000. 49% of grants stayed in Virginia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
47
$284K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in VA
49%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
PepseFarmville, VAGeneral support of education$50K
Heritage Baptist ChurchFarmville, VAGeneral support of religious act$25K
Steps IncFarmville, VAGeneral support of humanity$25K
Ama Nyame Memorial Medical CenterFarmville, VAGeneral support of medical care$15K
FacesFarmville, VAGeneral support of food for the poor$12K
Christian Veterinary MissionLynwood, WAGeneral support of animal care$10K
Covenant HouseTopeka, KSGeneral support of religious act$10K
Finca InternationalWashington, DCGeneral support of humanity$10K
Scope Meals on WheelsFarmville, VAGeneral support of food for the poor$10K
Better Days of FarmvilleFarmville, VAGeneral support of humanity$5,000
Christian Appalachian ProjectTopeka, KSGeneral support of humanity$5,000
Evidence ActionWashington, DCGeneral support of medical care$5,000
Farmville Fire DepartmentFarmville, VAGeneral support of humanity$5,000
Fistula FoundationSan Jose, CAGeneral support of medical care$5,000
Heart of Virginia Free ClinicFarmville, VAGeneral support of medical care$5,000
Longwood UniversityFarmville, VAGeneral support of education$5,000
Prince Edward Volunteer Rescue SquaFarmville, VAGeneral support of medical care$5,000
Ronald McDonald House GlobalChicago, ILGeneral support of humanity$5,000
Seva FoundationBerkeley, CAGeneral support of medical care$5,000
Shriners Childrens HospitalAtlanta, GAGeneral support of medical care$5,000
St Francis Xavier OutreachMount Washington, KYGeneral support of humanity$5,000
St Judes Children's HospitalMephis, TNGeneral support of medical care$5,000
Baptist Collegiate Ministry Alumni Association at William & MaryNorth Chesterfield, VAGeneral support of religious act$4,000
Feed MoreRichmond, VAGeneral support of food for the poor$3,000
Feeding SwvaAbingdon, VAGeneral support of food for the poor$3,000
International Medical CorpsPasadena, CAGeneral support of humanity$3,000
Kingsport Homeless MinistryKingsport, TNGeneral support of humanity$3,000
National Park FoundationBaltimore, MDGeneral support of wildlife$3,000
Pathways Pregnancy Resource Center in BristolBristol, TNGeneral support of medical care$3,000
Reestablish RichmondRichmond, VAGeneral support of humanity$3,000
Steps Inc - Madeline's HouseFarmville, VAGeneral support of humanity$3,000
United Way of Greater KingsportKingsport, TNGeneral support of humanity$3,000
United Way of SwvaAbingdon, VAGeneral support of humanity$3,000
World Central Kitchen IncWashington, DCGeneral support of food for the poor$3,000
Catholic Relief ServicesHarlan, IAGeneral support of humanity$2,000
Camfed USASan Francisco, CAGeneral support of humanity$1,750
International Justice MissionWashington, DCGeneral support of humanity$1,750
Baptist Collegiate MinistryWilliamsburg, VAGeneral support of religious act$1,000
Campus Outreach CharlotteMatthews, NCGeneral support of education$1,000
Cmf InternationalIndianapolis, INGeneral support of religious act$1,000
Coral Relief AllianceSan Francisco, CAGeneral support of environment$1,000
Episcopal Church Home FoundationLouisville, KYGeneral support of religious act$1,000
Habitat for HumanityFarmville, VAGeneral support of humanity$1,000
Heart of Virgina Community BandFarmville, VAGeneral support of the arts$1,000
Waterworks PlayersFarmville, VAGeneral support of the arts$1,000
WolfbaneAppomattox, VAGeneral support of the arts$1,000
Young Life - Southside VirginiaFarmville, VAGeneral support of religious act$1,000

By state: Virginia 23 · District of Columbia 4 · California 5 · Kansas 2 · Tennessee 4 · Washington 1

About this foundation

French Family Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Farmville, Virginia, administered in care of Mark French, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 French Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 French Family Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $284K across 47 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does French Family Charitable Foundation give?

Virginia (23 grants), District of Columbia (4 grants), California (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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