Foundations that fund organizations in Charlottesvile, Virginia
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Charlottesvile nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $25K to Charlottesvile organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Charlottesvile around $10K. 2 of these funders are based in Virginia; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Charlottesvile
- $25K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in VA
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Charlottesvile organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tang Family Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $14K | $14K | Preselected only | To support local organizations that are providing vital res… |
| Perry Foundation Inc | Charlottesville, VA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Purpose of donee |
| Alan & Esther Fleder Foundation | Virginia Beach, VA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | To help the jewish college community |
| Wilson Family Charitable Foundation | Tuscaloosa, AL | 1 | $56 | $56 | Preselected only | To help provide educational services |
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 Charlottesvile, Virginia?
Tang Family Foundation, Perry Foundation Inc, Alan & Esther Fleder Foundation, Wilson Family Charitable Foundation reported grants to Charlottesvile 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 Charlottesvile. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.