Foundations that fund organizations in McDowell, Virginia
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for McDowell nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $82K to McDowell organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to McDowell around $7,500. 2 of these funders are based in Virginia; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to McDowell
- $82K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $7,500
- Based in VA
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to McDowell organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Charles Pinckney Jones Charitable Trust | Richmond, VA | 1 | $60K | $60K | Preselected only | historicpreservation |
| The Triad Farm Foundation | Riegelsville, PA | 2 | $15K | $7,500 | Preselected only | Historical preservation; Fire truck and equipment to protect the public |
| Proteus Foundation C/O Yount Hyde & Barbour Pc | Middleburg, VA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Support fire and rescue efforts |
| The William and Karin Banks Foundation Inc | Bethesda, MD | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Foundation donations |
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 McDowell, Virginia?
The Charles Pinckney Jones Charitable Trust, The Triad Farm Foundation, Proteus Foundation C/O Yount Hyde & Barbour Pc, The William and Karin Banks Foundation Inc reported grants to McDowell 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 McDowell. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.