Foundations that fund organizations in Bowling Green, Virginia
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Bowling Green nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $240K to Bowling Green organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Bowling Green around $5,000. 2 of these funders are based in Virginia; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Bowling Green
- $240K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in VA
- 40%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Bowling Green organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Schmidt Family Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | 1 | $200K | $200K | Yes | Encouraging a just transition away from fossil fuels |
| Barbara Brunckhorst Foundation | Richmond, VA | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | General Purpose unless otherwise stated |
| Woodmenlife Outreach Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Charitable donation |
| William M Cage Library Trust | Fredericksburg, VA | 2 | $4,500 | $2,250 | Yes | Library grants |
| Silver Foundation Inc | Boca Raton, FL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | For general charitable purposes |
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 Bowling Green, Virginia?
The Schmidt Family Foundation, Barbara Brunckhorst Foundation, Woodmenlife Outreach Foundation, William M Cage Library Trust, Silver Foundation Inc reported grants to Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.