Foundations that fund organizations in Norton, Virginia
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Norton nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $1.1M to Norton organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
20 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Norton around $10K. 5 of these funders are based in Virginia; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Norton
- $1.1M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 20
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in VA
- 63%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Norton organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Richard & Leslie Gilliam Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | 1 | $525K | $525K | Preselected only | Help mankind |
| The Rapha Foundation | Wise, VA | 12 | $254K | $12K | Yes | Recreational equipment; Angel tree program; Hope haven facility |
| Bella Vista Foundation | Bristol, VA | 1 | $250K | $250K | Preselected only | Gary f. adams memorial tennis courts |
| The Slemp Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Spay/Neuter Program |
| Macedonian Call Inc | Dryden, VA | 2 | $6,700 | $3,350 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation | Richmond, VA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Comprehensive support program |
| Lg&e and Ku Foundation Inc | Louisville, KY | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Rapid re-housing & prevention |
| The Sosnow Foundation Inc | Palm Beach, FL | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Charitable |
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 Norton, Virginia?
The Richard & Leslie Gilliam Foundation, The Rapha Foundation, Bella Vista Foundation, The Slemp Foundation, Macedonian Call Inc and 3 others reported grants to Norton 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 Norton. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.