Updated Oct 30, 2026
Private foundations based in Martinsville, Virginia
6 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Martinsville, Virginia, holding $363M in assets. Ranked by grants paid in their latest 990-PF; 2 on this page say they accept applications. For foundations ranked by where their grants went, see local funders.
| Foundation | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvest Foundation of the Piedmontsince 1997 | $9.4M1 grants · 2024 | $9.4M | Yes | $282M |
| Charles B Keesee Educational Fund Incorporatedsince 1943 | $3.9M14 grants · 2024 | $100K | Yes | $74M |
| The Irving and Jett Groves Charitable Foundationsince 1999 | $156K52 grants · 2024 | $2,000 | Preselected only | $1.5M |
| Lacy Foundationsince 1981 | $153K9 grants · 2024 | $20K | Preselected only | $2.0M |
| Robert E Browning Fundsince 1988 | $110K5 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $1.6M |
| Marjorie Sutton Memorial Foundationsince 1991 | $38K38 grants · 2025 | $1,000 | Preselected only | $1.3M |
Sources: IRS Business Master File (assets), ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer and IRS 990-PF e-file (grants paid, application policy). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own Part XV checkbox.
Open grant programs in Virginia
All 2| Deadline | Grant | Funder | Award ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollingno deadline | Virginia Commission for the Arts — Organizational GrantsStateVirginia Commission for the Arts | Virginia Commission for the Arts | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Virginia Humanities — Humanities GrantsStateVirginia Humanities | Virginia Humanities | Not listed |
Common questions
How many private foundations are based in Martinsville, Virginia?
Our directory lists 6 private grantmaking foundations in Martinsville, Virginia with at least $1 million in assets, holding a combined $363M. The data comes from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File and Form 990-PF.
How do I get a grant from a private foundation?
Start with foundations that already fund organizations like yours nearby. Read the grantee list on each profile, check whether the foundation accepts applications (it says so on its 990-PF), and lead with a short letter of inquiry. Many family foundations fund only organizations they already know; an introduction through a shared grantee or board member works better than a cold proposal.
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