Foundations that fund organizations in Melfa, Virginia
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Melfa nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $95K to Melfa organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
8 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Melfa around $5,000. 2 of these funders are based in Virginia; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Melfa
- $95K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 8
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in VA
- 29%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Melfa organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert E & Marie Orr Smith Foundation Co the | Philadelphia, PA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Maintenance for engine 105 |
| The Landsberger Foundation Inc | Woodcliff Lake, NJ | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Mentorship program |
| Payne Family Charitable Foundation | Virginia Beach, VA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | To enrich the lives of the people of virginia's eastern sho… |
| National Home Library Foundation | Chevy Chase, MD | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | For the purchase of books |
| Verizon Foundation | Basking Ridge, NJ | 2 | $3,500 | $1,750 | Preselected only | Other civic / community |
| Cloverland Farms Foundation Inc | Baltimore, MD | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Donation |
| William M Cage Library Trust | Fredericksburg, VA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Library grants |
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 Melfa, Virginia?
Robert E & Marie Orr Smith Foundation Co the, The Landsberger Foundation Inc, Payne Family Charitable Foundation, National Home Library Foundation, Verizon Foundation and 2 others reported grants to Melfa 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 Melfa. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.