Foundations that fund organizations in Buchanan, Virginia
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Buchanan nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $61K to Buchanan organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
8 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Buchanan around $2,577. 3 of these funders are based in Virginia; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Buchanan
- $61K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 8
- Typical median grant
- $2,577
- Based in VA
- 43%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Buchanan organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Pond Tr | Cambridge, MA | 2 | $30K | $15K | Preselected only | Veterans services; Social services |
| George and Sarah Buchanan Foundation | Greensboro, NC | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | General support |
| Bf Foundation | Grundy, VA | 1 | $13K | $13K | Yes | Educational |
| Barger-Arcadia Baptist - Tes Tr | Orlando, FL | 1 | $2,577 | $2,577 | Preselected only | General charitable purposes |
| Bane Foundation | Salem, VA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Donation |
| The Allstate Foundation | Northbrook, IL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Employee helping hands |
| Team Botetourt Wrestling Club | Buchanan, VA | 1 | $321 | $321 | Preselected only | Donated facilities repairs |
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 Buchanan, Virginia?
Fresh Pond Tr, George and Sarah Buchanan Foundation, Bf Foundation, Barger-Arcadia Baptist - Tes Tr, Bane Foundation and 2 others reported grants to Buchanan 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 Buchanan. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.