Foundations that fund organizations in Franklin, Virginia
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Franklin nonprofits
16 private foundations gave $790K to Franklin organizations in their latest filings; 8 of the 16 that say either way accept applications.
38 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Franklin around $5,000. 8 of these funders are based in Virginia; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 16
- Accept applications
- 8
- of 16 that state a policy
- Dollars to Franklin
- $790K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 38
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in VA
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Franklin organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obici Healthcare Foundation Inc | Suffolk, VA | 15 | $386K | $5,000 | Yes | Community engagement grant; Healthy behaviors; Community engagement collaboration grant |
| Philip E and Carole R Ratcliffe Foundation Inc | Annapolis, MD | 1 | $125K | $125K | Yes | Unrestricted use by recipient |
| Robert Camp Ray YMCA Foundation | Franklin, VA | 1 | $114K | $114K | Preselected only | Unrestricted grant |
| Commonwealth Foundations | Richmond, VA | 2 | $52K | $26K | Preselected only | General support |
| The Wallace Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | To participate in Wallace's Rural District Learning Communi… |
| International Paper Company Foundation | Memphis, TN | 6 | $16K | $2,612 | Yes | Robotics laser cutter project; Safe and sound families; Family room sponsorshop |
| J L Camp Foundation | Virginia Beach, VA | 2 | $15K | $7,500 | Yes | Support local ymca & its activities; Help provide education to children from birth to five years… |
| Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation | Richmond, VA | 2 | $10K | $5,000 | Yes | Cattashowrock town land preservation; Startup franklin southampton |
| Tr U-W Elizabeth Johnson | Dallas, TX | 1 | $6,038 | $6,038 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Edmonds Family Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Darden School of Business |
| Coombs Family Foundation | Montgomery, TX | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | To support the organization in supporting veterans and firs… |
| M&m Family Foundation | Springfield, VA | 1 | $2,367 | $2,367 | Preselected only | Coat Drive |
| Amherst Foundation | Austin, TX | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious,… |
| The Scripps Howard Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $1,250 | $1,250 | Yes | Volunteer Gift |
| Gaston Breeze Educational Foundation | Zuni, VA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
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 Franklin, Virginia?
Obici Healthcare Foundation Inc, Philip E and Carole R Ratcliffe Foundation Inc, Robert Camp Ray YMCA Foundation, Commonwealth Foundations, The Wallace Foundation and 11 others reported grants to Franklin 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 Franklin. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.