Foundations that fund organizations in Wise, Virginia
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Wise nonprofits
44 private foundations gave $4.2M to Wise organizations in their latest filings; 20 of the 44 that say either way accept applications.
74 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Wise around $20K. 19 of these funders are based in Virginia; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 44
- Accept applications
- 20
- of 44 that state a policy
- Dollars to Wise
- $4.2M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 74
- Typical median grant
- $20K
- Based in VA
- 43%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Wise organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bill Gatton Foundation | Bristol, TN | 1 | $1.8M | $1.8M | Yes | Education |
| The Slemp Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 5 | $418K | $90K | Yes | W. Campbell Edmonds Concert Series; Wise Co. Public Schools…; 2025 JAM Program; K - 12 Summer Coding Camp |
| The Rapha Foundation | Wise, VA | 12 | $410K | $28K | Yes | Food insecurities; Recreational facilities; Early childhood education |
| Dune Road Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $250K | $250K | Preselected only | General purpose |
| The Columbus Phipps Foundation | Dallas, TX | 3 | $209K | $15K | Yes | Medical supplies for; Cultural & educational; Educational grants |
| The Debra K Howe Charitable Trust | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | 1 | $194K | $194K | Preselected only | Health |
| The Richard & Leslie Gilliam Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | 3 | $125K | $25K | Preselected only | Education; Support the arts |
| Napoleon Hill Foundation | Wise, VA | 1 | $112K | $112K | Yes | General support |
| The United Company Foundation | Bristol, VA | 3 | $66K | $30K | Yes | Provide food assistance in wise county; Education - tuition; Education - books |
| Kenneth and Martha Spurlock Family Foundation Tr | Harrogate, TN | 1 | $51K | $51K | Preselected only | Charitable contribution |
| Stallard Family Foundation | Abingdon, VA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Robert f stallard fellowship fund |
| The Pruitt Foundation Inc | Leesburg, VA | 1 | $45K | $45K | Yes | Furtherance of charitable purposes |
| Tr R & Ct Gwathmey Mem UW Egj | Dallas, TX | 1 | $40K | $40K | Yes | Unrestricted general |
| The Anne C Robins & Walter R Robins Jr Foundation | Midlothian, VA | 1 | $40K | $40K | Preselected only | Summer Institute K-12 for Biodiversity at UVA College at Wi… |
| American Electric Power Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $35K | $35K | Preselected only | Wise County EOC Enhancement |
| Bella Vista Foundation | Bristol, VA | 2 | $35K | $18K | Preselected only | General operations; Summer football scholarships |
| Lind Lawrence Foundation | Glen Allen, VA | 1 | $34K | $34K | Yes | General operating fund |
| The Constance Dundas Foundation | Richmond, VA | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | Remote area medical - wise va |
| Massey Family Foundation | Richmond, VA | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | Unrestricted |
| Big Sandy Land Foundation | Grundy, VA | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | Scholarship funds |
| L & M Meador Scholarship Trust American National Bank of Texas | Richardson, TX | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | College/university student scholarship awards |
| Newby Foundation | Amherst, MA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Contribution to qualifying 501(c)(3) organization |
| E C Wareheim Foundation | Buffalo, NY | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | General use |
| Mars Hq Regional Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | General support |
| The Alper Family Foundation Inc Dba the Teach to Work Foundation | Bethesda, MD | 2 | $18K | $8,750 | Preselected only | Alper krogmann scholarship fund; Chancellors fund |
| Peachtree House Foundation | Midlothian, VA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Summer Institute K-12 for Biodiversity at UVA-Wise |
| The Neeb Family Foundation | Pelham, AL | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Macedonian Call Inc | Dryden, VA | 2 | $13K | $6,550 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Lg&e and Ku Foundation Inc | Louisville, KY | 4 | $9,500 | $2,000 | Yes | Food bank, food box dist.; Keys to success course; High knob hellbender 10k |
| Edward & Verna Gerbic Family Foundation | West Hartford, CT | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Preselected only | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes |
| Jh Gibbs Foundation Tuw | St Louis, MO | 3 | $6,359 | $1,000 | Yes | Scholarship; General operating |
| The Frank and Brenda Gallagher Family Foundation | Upper Saddle River, NJ | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Charles Zane Emanuel Education Scholarship Tr | Hermitage, PA | 1 | $3,400 | $3,400 | Yes | General charitable purpose |
| Bdh Foundation | Maidens, VA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Operations |
| Hughes Memorial Home | Danville, VA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Educational scholarships to deserving students |
| The Horizon Foundation Inc | Grundy, VA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Scholarships |
| James a Meador Foundation | Salem, VA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Scholarship |
| Cartledge Charitable Foundation Inc | Roanoke, VA | 1 | $1,100 | $1,100 | Yes | Education |
| Beverly and Elias Klein Family Foundation Inc | Myrtle Beach, SC | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | medical assistance for disadvantaged and underinsured patie… |
| Rose M & Robert W Stubbs Foundation | Amelia Island, FL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General |
| Csx Foundation Inc | Jacksonville, FL | 1 | $750 | $750 | Preselected only | Various |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Lewis House Foundation C/O Richard Shults | Narragansett, RI | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | Community support |
| Verizon Foundation | Basking Ridge, NJ | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Other civic / community |
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 Wise, Virginia?
The Bill Gatton Foundation, The Slemp Foundation, The Rapha Foundation, Dune Road Foundation Inc, The Columbus Phipps Foundation and 39 others reported grants to Wise 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 Wise. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.