Foundations that fund organizations in Spencer, Virginia
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Spencer nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $16K to Spencer organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Spencer around $1,250. 2 of these funders are based in Virginia; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Spencer
- $16K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $1,250
- Based in VA
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Spencer organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jt-Minnie Maude Charitable Trust | Danville, VA | 3 | $8,250 | $1,250 | Yes | Education |
| The Thomas B Stanley Jr and Ruth B Stanley Family Foundation Inc | Orlando, FL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Marjorie Sutton Memorial Foundation | Martinsville, VA | 2 | $1,500 | $750 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Hermes Family Foundation Co Gwendolyn H | Summerfield, NC | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General operating |
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 Spencer, Virginia?
Jt-Minnie Maude Charitable Trust, The Thomas B Stanley Jr and Ruth B Stanley Family Foundation Inc, Marjorie Sutton Memorial Foundation, Hermes Family Foundation Co Gwendolyn H reported grants to Spencer 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 Spencer. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.