Foundations that fund organizations in Chilhowie, Virginia
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Chilhowie nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $47K to Chilhowie organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
9 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Chilhowie around $1,500. 1 of these funders are based in Virginia; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Chilhowie
- $47K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 9
- Typical median grant
- $1,500
- Based in VA
- 33%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Chilhowie organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paula S Henson Foundation | Altamonte Springs, FL | 2 | $37K | $18K | Yes | Christian Education; Food for Needy |
| Goolsby-Gardner Educational Fund | Marion, VA | 6 | $9,000 | $1,250 | Yes | Education |
| James B Russell Foundation Inc | Dundee, NY | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | General support |
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 Chilhowie, Virginia?
Paula S Henson Foundation, Goolsby-Gardner Educational Fund, James B Russell Foundation Inc reported grants to Chilhowie 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 Chilhowie. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.