Foundations that fund organizations in Washington, Virginia
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Washington nonprofits
37 private foundations gave $5.2M to Washington organizations in their latest filings; 9 of the 37 that say either way accept applications.
88 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Washington around $4,000. 9 of these funders are based in Virginia; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 37
- Accept applications
- 9
- of 37 that state a policy
- Dollars to Washington
- $5.2M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 88
- Typical median grant
- $4,000
- Based in VA
- 24%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Washington organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fagus Foundation | Middleburg, VA | 3 | $2.3M | $518K | Preselected only | Charitable support; Support of public broadband authority; Support of public schools |
| Ryuji Ueno Foundation Inc | Bethesda, MD | 1 | $1.1M | $1.1M | Preselected only | Donation to shenandoah univeirsty mind & music experience a… |
| Fauquier Health Foundation Dba the Path Foundation | Warrenton, VA | 31 | $877K | $10K | Yes | Flexible funding; Better together; Community engagement |
| The William and Mary Greve Foundation Inc | Norfolk, CT | 7 | $311K | $30K | Preselected only | For general operating support.; In support of headwaters harvest festival.; In support of an intern program. |
| The Jacquemin Family Foundation Inc | Ashburn, VA | 7 | $140K | $25K | Yes | Funds the process of inspiring and empowering children to w…; distributes food to residents in need.; RAAC is an organization in Rappahannock country that focuse… |
| Weissberg Foundation | McLean, VA | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Bender Foundation Inc | Washington, DC | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Leonard & Hilda Kaplan Charitable Foundation | Providence, RI | 3 | $65K | $20K | Yes | General funding |
| Haslam Foundation Inc | Bluffton, SC | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Jamaica oratory mission aid |
| The Wallace Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $24K | $24K | Preselected only | For general operating support. |
| Mary I Dobrovir Charitable Trust | Kalamazoo, MI | 1 | $21K | $21K | Preselected only | For general fund |
| The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation | Palm Beach, FL | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | General support for programs |
| Hampton Foundation | Sperryville, VA | 3 | $10K | $2,500 | Preselected only | General support; Rappahannock county high school |
| The Ptarmigan Foundation Inc | Washington, DC | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Philanthropic purposes |
| The Huisking Foundation Inc | Raleigh, NC | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Disaster relief |
| Ruth & Robert L Newman Foundation | Greenwich, CT | 1 | $5,600 | $5,600 | Yes | General support |
| Rowland Family Charitable Trust | Woodstock, VT | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Shelter and assistance |
| Anne M Cabaniss Charitable Trust C/O Wells Fargo Bank Na | St Louis, MO | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | To fund charitable activities. |
| Annie M Cooksey Trust 844 Co Union Bank & | Glen Allen, VA | 1 | $4,581 | $4,581 | Preselected only | General operations |
| Dodge Family Fund | Longmont, CO | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | To support creative learning experience for students in gra… |
| Louden Family Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $3,600 | $3,600 | Preselected only | No restrictions |
| Leaw Family Foundation Inc | Scottsville, VA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | General purpose of donee |
| Anela Kolohe Foundation | New Vernon, NJ | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General support |
| Winslow Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Joseph B & Nancy M Tynan Family Foundati | Holmes Beach, FL | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| The Ahrens Family Foundation | Louisville, KY | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Adams Family Foundation | Winchester, VA | 4 | $1,900 | $500 | Preselected only | General fund |
| Nextdoor Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Argyll Foundation | Culpeper, VA | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Exempt purposes of donee |
| Thomas W Itin Charitable Trust | Keego Harbor, MI | 1 | $400 | $400 | Preselected only | Contribution |
| The Karen and Paul Schaefer Foundation | Travelers Rest, SC | 1 | $300 | $300 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Texas Instruments Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $200 | $200 | Yes | Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations… |
| Nathan Casselman Foundation Inc | Dallas, TX | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | Keeping military personnel connect to home and country whil… |
| Baxter International Foundation | Deerfield, IL | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
| Trustmark Foundation | Lake Forest, IL | 1 | $75 | $75 | Preselected only | Contribution provided |
| The Scripps Howard Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $50 | $50 | Yes | Donation in honor of SHJA judge |
| Ldm Family Foundation | Milpitas, CA | 1 | — | Preselected only | Donation |
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 Washington, Virginia?
Fagus Foundation, Ryuji Ueno Foundation Inc, Fauquier Health Foundation Dba the Path Foundation, The William and Mary Greve Foundation Inc, The Jacquemin Family Foundation Inc and 32 others reported grants to Washington 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 Washington. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.