Foundations that fund organizations in Penhook, Virginia
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Penhook nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $23K to Penhook organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Penhook around $1,000. 1 of these funders are based in Virginia; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Penhook
- $23K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $1,000
- Based in VA
- 25%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Penhook organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George and Sarah Buchanan Foundation | Greensboro, NC | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | General support |
| The Allstate Foundation | Northbrook, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Employee helping hands |
| Ta the John P McConnell Foundation | Raleigh, NC | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| The Minnie and Bernard Lane Foundation | Altavista, VA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Religious ministry |
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 Penhook, Virginia?
George and Sarah Buchanan Foundation, The Allstate Foundation, Ta the John P McConnell Foundation, The Minnie and Bernard Lane Foundation reported grants to Penhook 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 Penhook. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.