Foundations that fund organizations in Pocahontas, Virginia
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Pocahontas nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $24K to Pocahontas organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Pocahontas around $6,000. 1 of these funders are based in Virginia; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Pocahontas
- $24K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $6,000
- Based in VA
- 25%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Pocahontas organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson Charitable Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $9,000 | $9,000 | Yes | General |
| Skewes Family Foundation | Blue Ridge, VA | 2 | $7,500 | $3,750 | Yes | General operating |
| Edgar a Thurman Fdn Children Nect | Orlando, FL | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Yes | General operating |
| The Jeremiah J and Virginia W Lowney Family Foundation | Norwich, CT | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Unrestricted |
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 Pocahontas, Virginia?
Thompson Charitable Foundation, Skewes Family Foundation, Edgar a Thurman Fdn Children Nect, The Jeremiah J and Virginia W Lowney Family Foundation reported grants to Pocahontas 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 Pocahontas. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.