Foundations that fund organizations in Amherst, Virginia
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Amherst nonprofits
21 private foundations gave $185K to Amherst organizations in their latest filings; 9 of the 21 that say either way accept applications.
37 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Amherst around $3,630. 10 of these funders are based in Virginia; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 21
- Accept applications
- 9
- of 21 that state a policy
- Dollars to Amherst
- $185K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 37
- Typical median grant
- $3,630
- Based in VA
- 48%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Amherst organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cynthia R Tremblay Foundation Inc | Charlottesville, VA | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Herndon Foundation | Richmond, VA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | General operating support |
| Rea Charitable Trust | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Support for daily operation |
| Cameron Jd Tuw Fbo Amherst Humane S | St Louis, MO | 1 | $19K | $19K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Leaw Family Foundation Inc | Scottsville, VA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | General purpose of donee |
| Foster Foundation | Brookneal, VA | 15 | $10K | $300 | Yes | Contribution; Special response team; Become a star student |
| Donald a Pels Charitable Trust Utd 8/18/92 C/O Pkf O'Connor Davies | Harrison, NY | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General operating support |
| The J & E Berkley Foundation | Crozet, VA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | The arts |
| Richard S Reynolds Foundation | Richmond, VA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Rs and louise reynolds poetry fellowships |
| Doris O Sechrest Charitable Trust Uad 8312 | St Louis, MO | 2 | $7,261 | $3,630 | Preselected only | Program support |
| The Charles Jacob Foundation | Oakbrook Terrace, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| J L Camp Foundation | Virginia Beach, VA | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Yes | Provide creative space in which national & international ar… |
| John and Mary Camp Foundation | Crozier, VA | 2 | $3,066 | $1,533 | Preselected only | Arts |
| The Imperial Charitable Trust | Lynchburg, VA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Educational |
| Parker Carson Foundation | Radnor, PA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General purposes |
| Bydale Foundation | Pennington, NJ | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General operating expenses |
| Hayward Family Foundation | Oysterville, WA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Contribution to help provide time and space for writers, vi… |
| Crum Family Charitable Foundation | Montgomery, AL | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Unrestricted |
| William M Cage Library Trust | Fredericksburg, VA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Library grants |
| The Tapestry Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | Employee matching program - further 501(c)(3) charitable pu… |
| Rucker Family Charitable Trust | Peoria, IL | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | General |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Amherst, Virginia?
Cynthia R Tremblay Foundation Inc, Herndon Foundation, Rea Charitable Trust, Cameron Jd Tuw Fbo Amherst Humane S, Leaw Family Foundation Inc and 16 others reported grants to Amherst organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Amherst. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.