Foundations that fund organizations in Tysons Corner, Virginia
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Tysons Corner nonprofits
9 private foundations gave $2.0M to Tysons Corner organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 9 that say either way accept applications.
9 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Tysons Corner around $50K. 1 of these funders are based in Virginia; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 9
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 9 that state a policy
- Dollars to Tysons Corner
- $2.0M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 9
- Typical median grant
- $50K
- Based in VA
- 11%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Tysons Corner organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $999K | $999K | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Novo Foundation | Hurley, NY | 1 | $500K | $500K | Preselected only | General support |
| Oberndorf Family Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $250K | $250K | Preselected only | General charity |
| Wallace Global Fund II | Washington, DC | 1 | $125K | $125K | Preselected only | Support to protect and expand democratic systems |
| Lebowitz-Aberly Family Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | General fund |
| Dow Kim Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| The Pedersen Foundation C/O Gino Zaccardelli - McGuirewoods Llp | Tysons, VA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | General use |
| Lear Family Foundation | Sierra Madre, CA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| The Al-Ameen Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Films that compassionately address global challenges |
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 Tysons Corner, Virginia?
The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation, Novo Foundation, Oberndorf Family Foundation, Wallace Global Fund II, Lebowitz-Aberly Family Foundation and 4 others reported grants to Tysons Corner 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 Tysons Corner. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.