Foundations that fund organizations in Dayton, Virginia
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Dayton nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $38K to Dayton organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
8 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Dayton around $3,000. 5 of these funders are based in Virginia; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Dayton
- $38K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 8
- Typical median grant
- $3,000
- Based in VA
- 71%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Dayton organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dun Foundation | Middleburg, VA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Public charity |
| The Darrin-McHone Charitable Foundation | Harrisonburg, VA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| The Puffin Foundation Ltd (f/K/A Puffin New Jersey Inc) | Teaneck, NJ | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Yes | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt pur… |
| The Houff Family Foundation | Mount Sidney, VA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Charitable |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Matching contribution (general operating support) |
| Denton Family Charitable Foundation | Harrisonburg, VA | 2 | $300 | $150 | Preselected only | Youth club; Church |
| The Phibbs Family Charitable Trust | Chesterfield, VA | 1 | $250 | $250 | Yes | Charitable |
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 Dayton, Virginia?
Dun Foundation, The Darrin-McHone Charitable Foundation, The Puffin Foundation Ltd (f/K/A Puffin New Jersey Inc), The Houff Family Foundation, Jpmorgan Chase Foundation and 2 others reported grants to Dayton 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 Dayton. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.