Foundations that fund organizations in Gretna, Virginia
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Gretna nonprofits
10 private foundations gave $151K to Gretna organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 10 that say either way accept applications.
24 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Gretna around $2,500. 7 of these funders are based in Virginia; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 10
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 10 that state a policy
- Dollars to Gretna
- $151K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 24
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in VA
- 70%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Gretna organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danville Regional Foundation | Danville, VA | 3 | $50K | $23K | Yes | Mmht; Community council grant; Next step grant |
| The Brown Foundation | Gretna, VA | 1 | $41K | $41K | Yes | Unrestricted contribution |
| Victoria Garrett Legacy Foundation | Asheville, NC | 1 | $28K | $28K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Jt-Minnie Maude Charitable Trust | Danville, VA | 8 | $13K | $1,500 | Yes | Education |
| Hs & Cg Patterson Jr Char Fd Tr | Orlando, FL | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Foster Foundation | Brookneal, VA | 6 | $5,600 | $1,000 | Yes | Contribution; Battle of the border; Contributions |
| Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation | Richmond, VA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Feeding the hungry in northern pittsylvania county va. |
| Merryman Charitable Foundation | Evington, VA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General operations |
| Lifes a Sport USA | Wilson, WY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Charitable Support |
| Moore's Charitable Foundation | Altavista, VA | 1 | $750 | $750 | Preselected only | 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 Gretna, Virginia?
Danville Regional Foundation, The Brown Foundation, Victoria Garrett Legacy Foundation, Jt-Minnie Maude Charitable Trust, Hs & Cg Patterson Jr Char Fd Tr and 5 others reported grants to Gretna 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 Gretna. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.