Foundations that fund organizations in Lignum, Virginia
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Lignum nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $27K to Lignum organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
3 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Lignum around $10K. 0 of these funders are based in Virginia; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Lignum
- $27K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 3
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in VA
- 0%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Lignum organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gsell Family Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $14K | $14K | Preselected only | Contribution |
| The Lanter Family Foundation C/O Harrison Llp | Chicago, IL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General purposes |
| Irrevocable Declaration of Charitable Trust of the Cohen Family | Timonium, MD | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Health care |
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 Lignum, Virginia?
Gsell Family Foundation, The Lanter Family Foundation C/O Harrison Llp, Irrevocable Declaration of Charitable Trust of the Cohen Family reported grants to Lignum 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 Lignum. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.