Foundations that fund organizations in Fort Myer, Virginia
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Fort Myer nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $24K to Fort Myer 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 Fort Myer around $5,000. 2 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 Fort Myer
- $24K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in VA
- 40%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Fort Myer organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mervin B and Berenice R France Foundation | Brooklyn, OH | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General operating |
| Richard & Mary Jacobson Private Foundation Inc | Far Hills, NJ | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Rouse-Bottom Foundation | Newport News, VA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| William J and Dorothy K O'Neill Foundation Inc | Cleveland, OH | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | General operations |
| Christians Giving Back Incorporated | Merrifield, VA | 1 | $1,134 | $1,134 | 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 Fort Myer, Virginia?
Mervin B and Berenice R France Foundation, Richard & Mary Jacobson Private Foundation Inc, Rouse-Bottom Foundation, William J and Dorothy K O'Neill Foundation Inc, Christians Giving Back Incorporated reported grants to Fort Myer 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 Fort Myer. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.