Foundations that fund organizations in Sheperdstown, West Virginia
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Sheperdstown nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $87K to Sheperdstown organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Sheperdstown around $20K. 0 of these funders are based in West Virginia; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Sheperdstown
- $87K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $20K
- Based in WV
- 0%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Sheperdstown organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Manne Family Foundation | Aventura, FL | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | General Operation Purposes |
| Grampy's Charities James Jonatha William Castle Ttees | New London, CT | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Unrestricted donation |
| Frada Fine Scholarship Fd Trustee | Orlando, FL | 1 | $9,225 | $9,225 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Nora Roberts Foundation | Glenn Dale, MD | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Preselected only | Operations |
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 Sheperdstown, West Virginia?
The Manne Family Foundation, Grampy's Charities James Jonatha William Castle Ttees, Frada Fine Scholarship Fd Trustee, Nora Roberts Foundation reported grants to Sheperdstown 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 Sheperdstown. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.