Foundations that fund organizations in Charlotesville, Virginia
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Charlotesville nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $173K to Charlotesville organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Charlotesville around $10K. 1 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 Charlotesville
- $173K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in VA
- 20%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Charlotesville organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wk Kellogg Foundation | Battle Creek, MI | 1 | $150K | $150K | Yes | Food, Strong and Equitable Food Systems |
| Rosenbaum Family Foundation Inc | Chevy Chase, MD | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Rs Evans Foundation Inc C/O Bessemer Trust Company | Garden City, NY | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Rugaber Family Fund | Roanoke, VA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Arts |
| Richard G Jacobus Family Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Annual fund |
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 Charlotesville, Virginia?
Wk Kellogg Foundation, Rosenbaum Family Foundation Inc, Rs Evans Foundation Inc C/O Bessemer Trust Company, Rugaber Family Fund, Richard G Jacobus Family Foundation reported grants to Charlotesville 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 Charlotesville. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.