Foundations that fund organizations in Greenwood, Virginia
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Greenwood nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $961K to Greenwood organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Greenwood around $8,000. 2 of these funders are based in Virginia; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Greenwood
- $961K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $8,000
- Based in VA
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Greenwood organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick P & Mary B Hitz Trust | Charlottesville, VA | 1 | $950K | $950K | Preselected only | To provide general funds |
| The Lanier Family Foundation | West Point, GA | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Preselected only | Fundraiser |
| The Seilheimer Foundation C/O Charles H Seilheimer | Orange, VA | 2 | $2,025 | $1,012 | Yes | Charitable donation |
| Eternal Trust Foundation | Birmingham, AL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Religious |
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 Greenwood, Virginia?
Frederick P & Mary B Hitz Trust, The Lanier Family Foundation, The Seilheimer Foundation C/O Charles H Seilheimer, Eternal Trust Foundation reported grants to Greenwood 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 Greenwood. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.