Foundations that fund organizations in Gainsville, Virginia
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Gainsville nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $5,800 to Gainsville organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Gainsville around $1,000. 3 of these funders are based in Virginia; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Gainsville
- $5,800
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $1,000
- Based in VA
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Gainsville organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The New Life Foundation | Vienna, VA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | To support ChristianMissionary workfor homeless people in DC |
| Wards Corner Lions Club Charity Foundation Inc | Norfolk, VA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Danker-Basham Foundation Inc | Tampa, FL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General contribution |
| Lancaster County Lions Foundation Inc | Kilmarnock, VA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Donation to support music education for youths |
| Japajag Foundation | Wilmington, NC | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Unrestricted contribution |
| The Sky Bight Foundation Inc | Bristol, CT | 1 | $300 | $300 | Preselected only | Funding to help raise awareness around student-athlete ment… |
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 Gainsville, Virginia?
The New Life Foundation, Wards Corner Lions Club Charity Foundation Inc, Danker-Basham Foundation Inc, Lancaster County Lions Foundation Inc, Japajag Foundation and 1 others reported grants to Gainsville 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 Gainsville. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.