Foundations that fund organizations in Blue Ridge, Virginia
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Blue Ridge nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $177K to Blue Ridge organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Blue Ridge around $20K. 1 of these funders are based in Virginia; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Blue Ridge
- $177K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $20K
- Based in VA
- 17%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Blue Ridge organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raygar Foundation | Lindale, TX | 1 | $103K | $103K | Preselected only | Where needed |
| Reed Jules Oppenheimer Foundation | Tulsa, OK | 1 | $35K | $35K | Yes | General operations |
| Mattie Esther Helen Rose Foundation Inc | Gainsville, FL | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | General support |
| The D J McManus Foundation Inc | Bethesda, MD | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | General support |
| Georges & Germaine Fusenot Charity Foundation Inc | LA Jolla, CA | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | General |
| Foster Foundation | Brookneal, VA | 1 | $100 | $100 | Yes | Contribution |
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 Blue Ridge, Virginia?
Raygar Foundation, Reed Jules Oppenheimer Foundation, Mattie Esther Helen Rose Foundation Inc, The D J McManus Foundation Inc, Georges & Germaine Fusenot Charity Foundation Inc and 1 others reported grants to Blue Ridge 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 Blue Ridge. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.