Foundations that fund organizations in Pilot, Virginia
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Pilot nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $36K to Pilot organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Pilot around $5,000. 2 of these funders are based in Virginia; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Pilot
- $36K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in VA
- 40%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Pilot organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Electric Power Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Foster Community Resiliency through Intergenerational and c… |
| Mary Sue Collins Foundation U/A Dated 1/28/2013 | Roanoke, VA | 1 | $5,531 | $5,531 | Yes | General support |
| Wish You Well Foundation | Pennington, NJ | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Virginia Professional Fire Fighters | Portsmouth, VA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Support individual fire fighter fina |
| Epiphany Foundation | Dennis, MA | 1 | — | Yes | Program support |
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 Pilot, Virginia?
American Electric Power Foundation, Mary Sue Collins Foundation U/A Dated 1/28/2013, Wish You Well Foundation, Virginia Professional Fire Fighters, Epiphany Foundation reported grants to Pilot 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 Pilot. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.