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Who funds arts, culture and humanities in Virginia: 1,003 foundations, $96.5 million in grants

1,003 private foundations paid 2,530 grants totaling $96,462,691 to arts, culture and humanities nonprofits in Virginia, in each foundation's latest Form 990-PF return, filed with the IRS from 2024 to 2026. The largest funder is Virginia Museum of Animal Art, with $6,335,500 in 2 grants.

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Cause
Arts, culture and humanities
Recipients in
Virginia
Foundations
1,003
Grants
2,530
Total granted
$96,462,691

Foundations that funded arts, culture and humanities in Virginia

Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients. The 300 largest of 1,003 are listed.

FoundationBased inGrantsTotalLargest grantLargest grant toPurposeSource
Virginia Museum of Animal ArtCharlottesville, VA2$6,335,500$6,275,000William King Museum of ArtGrants for the construction of the new buildingapps.irs.gov
Lilly Endowment IncIndianapolis, IN4$5,701,353$2,500,000Colonial Williamsburg FoundationReligious liberty initiativeapps.irs.gov
The Andrew W Mellon FoundationNew York, NY3$5,682,000$4,282,000Montpelier FoundationTo support the creation of a memorial to the individuals who were enslaved at montpelierapps.irs.gov
Munger Charitable Trust Number TwoPasadena, CA4$3,625,224$2,964,240Mt Vernon Ladies Association of the Union(1) description: 4 shares of berkshire hathaway class a securities (2) book value: $2,442,672 (3) method used to determine book value: average of the high/low on the date the securities were receivedapps.irs.gov
The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation IncWaukesha, WI2$3,200,000$3,000,000PBS FoundationDevelopment and promotion of ken burns filmapps.irs.gov
The Endeavour Legacy FoundationRichmond, VA5$2,835,000$2,000,000Richmond SymphonyTo support the general operating functions and for support for the appearance of itzhak perlmanapps.irs.gov
The Batten FoundationNorfolk, VA1$2,500,000$2,500,000Colonial Williamsburg FoundationFor general charitable purposes.apps.irs.gov
The Lilyhawk FoundationNorfolk, VA2$2,433,124$2,353,124Virginia Arts FestivalTo further donee's charitable purposeapps.irs.gov
Diana Davis Spencer Foundation IncBethesda, MD4$2,425,000$1,250,000Pentagon Memorial Fund Inc9/11 pentagon memorial visitor education center and general operating fundsapps.irs.gov
Aimee & Frank Batten Jr FoundationNorfolk, VA1$2,000,000$2,000,000Virginia Arts FestivalTo support charitable purposeapps.irs.gov
E Rhodes and Leona B Carpenter FoundationRadnor, PA24$1,987,500$500,000Virginia Museum of Fine Arts FoundationEstablish a department at the museum to be called "e. rhodes and leona b. carpenter conservatorship of chinese painting".apps.irs.gov
The Ford FoundationNew York, NY5$1,800,000$1,000,000The Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association IncFor the production of film collaborations with dr. henry louis gates, including, "the great migration and "finding your roots"apps.irs.gov
Dominion Energy Charitable FoundationRichmond, VA47$1,705,175$345,425Richmond Performing Arts AllianceGrant to support centerstage facility on grace streetapps.irs.gov
Gordon E and Betty I Moore FoundationPalo Alto, CA3$1,501,000$1,000,000Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association IncTo support civic science engagement through the finding your roots series.apps.irs.gov
Orange Crimson FoundationVienna, VA1$1,500,000$1,500,000The Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing ArtsGeneral useapps.irs.gov
John S and James L Knight FoundationMiami, FL3$1,499,330$750,000The Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications AssociationTo support "judy woodruff reports: america at a crossroads," a two-year reporting effort designed to speak to americans all around our nation to try to better understand the reasons for our polarizatiapps.irs.gov
Carnegie Corporation of New YorkNew York, NY4$1,491,600$583,300Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association IncFor core support of the PBS NewsHourapps.irs.gov
The Mary Morton Parsons FoundationRichmond, VA10$1,475,000$500,000Virginia Repertory TheatreSupport the great stages campaign and capital projectsapps.irs.gov
Trust Va Museum of Fine Arts Uw AdwDallas, TX1$1,412,044$1,412,044Virginia Museum of Fine Arts FoundationUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
Lafayette River FoundationNorfolk, VA3$1,276,705$975,000Virginia Arts FestivalVarious programsapps.irs.gov
Patricia and Douglas Perry Foundation Dba the Perry Family FoundationNorfolk, VA6$1,121,794$575,000Virginia Arts FestivalFurther donee's charitable purposeapps.irs.gov
John D and Catherine T Macarthur FoundationChicago, IL2$1,050,000$800,000Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association IncIn support of the pbs newshourapps.irs.gov
Richard King Mellon FoundationLigonier, PA2$1,000,000$500,000Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association IncToward production of the documentary, ken burns presents hiding in plain sight: adult mental illnessapps.irs.gov
The Elizabeth R & William J Patterson FoundationRoss, CA1$1,000,000$1,000,000PBS FoundationPBS Climate Initiativeapps.irs.gov
The Rosalind P Walter Foundation XXXXX1002Chicago, IL1$1,000,000$1,000,000PBS FoundationGeneralapps.irs.gov
Robert G Cabell III and Maude Morgan Cabell FoundationRichmond, VA6$800,000$400,000Richmond BalletTo support richmond ballet capital initiatives including four new hvac units, new security systems and new studio flooringapps.irs.gov
Doris Duke Charitable Foundation IncNew York, NY2$773,500$640,000Public Broadcasting ServiceTo support the medical media projectapps.irs.gov
WK Kellogg FoundationBattle Creek, MI3$703,000$402,540PBS FoundationPromise of an Equitable Futureapps.irs.gov
The David and Lucile Packard FoundationLos Altos, CA1$700,000$700,000Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association IncSpecial Initiativesapps.irs.gov
Lumina Foundation for Education IncIndianapolis, IN1$650,000$650,000Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association IncTo support public television news broadcast segments related to the nation's need for increased educational attainment after high school.apps.irs.gov
The Genan FoundationCharlottesville, VA7$617,500$500,000Blue Ridge Public TelevisionProgram supportapps.irs.gov
Petters Family FoundationNewport News, VA2$616,990$366,990SoundscapesGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Wilson Family Foundation IncLos Angeles, CA1$586,000$586,000Colonial Williamsburg FoundationTo support education, museums, research and preservation.apps.irs.gov
The Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial FoundationCharlottesville, VA11$580,000$175,000Thomas Jefferson FoundationGrant is for donee's exempt purposeapps.irs.gov
Lincoln & Therese Filene Foundation Inc #0706176Boston, MA1$550,000$550,000Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing ArtsBuilding project; wolf trap opera, filene artist residence, wto career grants, institute for early learning through the arts, virginia expansion:teaching artist training and recruitmentapps.irs.gov
The Wallace FoundationNew York, NY1$542,504$542,504National Arts Strategies IncTo organize and run learning community meetings for Wallace's Advancing Well-Being in the Arts initiativeapps.irs.gov
Shearwater Foundation IncNorfolk, VA3$535,000$525,000Colonial Williamsburg FoundationTo support tax-exempt purpose of organizationapps.irs.gov
Richard S Reynolds FoundationRichmond, VA8$530,000$150,000Thomas Jefferson Foundation IncRenovation visitor centerapps.irs.gov
Oakwood Foundation Charitable TrustTupelo, MS1$525,000$525,000Thomas Jefferson FoundationGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Allegheny FoundationPittsburgh, PA1$500,000$500,000Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the UnionProject supportapps.irs.gov
Mansueto FoundationChicago, IL1$500,000$500,000Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Shubert Foundation IncNew York, NY11$500,000$155,000Signature Theatre IncGeneral operating support for theatrical productions and activitiesapps.irs.gov
Trust Va Museum of Fine Arts Uw WCWDallas, TX1$494,946$494,946Virginia Museum of Fine Arts FDNUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
The Matthew Korn and Cynthia Miller Family Foundation IncMcLean, VA6$493,249$248,249Northern Virginia Science Center FoundationTo support construction of the new Northern Virginia Science Center in Loudoun County Virginia to serve as a permanent home of the Childrens Seience Center.apps.irs.gov
The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI1$450,000$450,000New Civil Liberties AllianceTo support general operationsapps.irs.gov
Tua Anne M Orrell CharitableDallas, TX2$450,000$250,000Virginia Historical SocietyUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
Robert and Virginia Shiller FoundationBelmont, MA1$425,000$425,000PBS FoundationTo assist the recipient in carrying out its charitable purpose.apps.irs.gov
Sotirios Zervoulias & Lea Soupata Z Zervoulias Family Foundation IncKey Biscayne, FL1$383,696$383,696National Hellenic SocietyCharityapps.irs.gov
The Klarman Family FoundationBoston, MA1$375,000$375,000PBS FoundationSupport for a documentary television seriesapps.irs.gov
Townebank FoundationSuffolk, VA10$373,303$125,000Richmond BalletGen. charitableapps.irs.gov
Randolph D Rouse Foundation IncArlington, VA4$365,000$320,000The Mariners MuseumGeneral use by qualified donee organizationapps.irs.gov
Alleghany FoundationCovington, VA11$364,308$184,119The Masonic Theatre Preservation FoundationGeneral operating support and building maintenanceapps.irs.gov
Sarah Scaife Foundation IncorporatedPittsburgh, PA1$350,000$350,000New Civil Liberties AllianceGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation IncRiverhead, NY1$333,333$333,333PBS Foundation2023 grant award pymt 2 of 3apps.irs.gov
The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz FoundationWashington, DC4$305,000$220,000Signature Theatre IncArts and humanitiesapps.irs.gov
Clark Charitable Foundation Inc Dba A James & Alice B Clark FoundationChevy Chase, MD2$300,000$250,000Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association IncCapital campaign supportapps.irs.gov
Weissberg FoundationMcLean, VA4$295,000$100,000Collaborative ArtsProgram supportapps.irs.gov
The Blocker FoundationSuffolk, VA4$270,313$99,947Virginia Living MuseumGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Rea Charitable TrustCincinnati, OH19$258,000$30,000Fairfax Symphony OrchestraSupport for daily operationapps.irs.gov
1011 Foundation IncSanta Monica, CA1$250,000$250,000New Civil Liberties AllianceTo promote civil rights and constitutional freedoms.apps.irs.gov
George D Smith Fund IncChicago, IL1$250,000$250,000PBS FoundationOrganization's charitable purposesapps.irs.gov
Hoveida Family FoundationBainbridge Island, WA1$250,000$250,000PBS FoundationProvide support for nova and a brief history of the future educational programmingapps.irs.gov
Newtmont FoundationWilmington, DE1$250,000$250,000The Thomas Jefferson FoundationPledge payment 1apps.irs.gov
The Alta and John Franks FoundationShreveport, LA1$250,000$250,000New Civil Liberties AllianceUnrestricted gift to 501(c)(3) orgapps.irs.gov
Fauquier Health Foundation Dba the Path FoundationWarrenton, VA25$249,402$30,000Foothills ForumCommunity engagementapps.irs.gov
4G Foundation (fka Nordley-Gottwald FNDNRichmond, VA1$240,000$240,000Maymont FoundationFor general charitable purposesapps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationNew York, NY11$228,352$225,000The Virginia Hispanic Chamber Foundation IncIn support of underserved small business expansionapps.irs.gov
Herndon FoundationRichmond, VA8$227,000$50,000Science Museum of Virginia FoundationHelwig knoll - payment #5 - $250,000 remainingapps.irs.gov
The Richard & Leslie Gilliam FoundationCharlottesville, VA3$210,000$135,000William King Museum of ArtSupport the artsapps.irs.gov
Robins FoundationRichmond, VA3$205,000$160,000Maymont FoundationTo support the charitable mission of the recipient organizationapps.irs.gov
The Lemelson FoundationPortland, OR2$200,044$100,044Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association IncTo expand invention education programming adopted during the school day by building sustainable pathways for teachers serving underrepresented groups and teaching non-stem subjectsapps.irs.gov
D F Dillon FoundationLincoln, NE1$200,000$200,000Colonial Williamsburg FoundationCapital improvementsapps.irs.gov
Democracy Fund IncWashington, DC1$200,000$200,000Bold ImpactGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Franklin P and Arthur W Perdue Foundation IncWilmington, DE6$200,000$145,000Virginia Museum of Fine Arts FoundationCapital Campaignapps.irs.gov
Swartz Foundation TrustForked River, NJ2$200,000$100,000Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications AssociationCharitable contributionapps.irs.gov
The Ball FoundationBroomfield, CO1$200,000$200,000Jason LearningGeneral Purposeapps.irs.gov
The Gladys and Franklin Clark FoundationWilliamsburg, VA2$200,000$150,000Colonial Williamsburg FoundationEncourages audiences to learn from the past through preservation of 18th-century williamsburgapps.irs.gov
Virginia Sargeant Reynolds FoundationRichmond, VA5$200,000$100,000Valentine MuseumGeneral purposesapps.irs.gov
Arthur V Davis Foundation PF #3Ponte Vedra Beach, FL1$194,250$194,250PBS FoundationUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
The Roller-Bottimore FoundationDallas, TX5$190,000$75,000Science Museum of Virginia FoundationPreserving richmond's trainapps.irs.gov
The Al Stroobants FoundationLynchburg, VA11$186,090$50,000Avoca Museum and Historical SocietyProgram supportapps.irs.gov
The J Paul Getty TrustLos Angeles, CA3$180,500$175,000American Association of MuseumsConnecting professionals/sharing expertiseapps.irs.gov
The Dorothea Lleonhardt Foundation IncBellerose, NY1$180,000$180,000Taubman Museum of ArtALL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE FOR THE GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE 501(c)(3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.apps.irs.gov
Art Bridges IncFort Worth, TX3$179,758$112,581The Chrysler Museum IncorporatedTo support art sharing and community engagement programsapps.irs.gov
Goode Family FoundationNorfolk, VA3$175,000$75,000Thomas Jefferson FoundationSupport recipient's tax-exempt programapps.irs.gov
The Educational Foundation of AmericaBethesda, MD1$175,000$175,000William King Museum of ArtArtlab and sculpture trail/exhibition of appalachian artistsapps.irs.gov
The William H Donner Foundation IncTarrytown, NY2$175,000$125,000Media Research Center IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Cameron FoundationPetersburg, VA11$171,037$75,000Lamb Center for Arts and HealingCultural enrichment:operating supportapps.irs.gov
Barbara and Fred Kort FoundationLos Angeles, CA1$170,000$170,000Virginia Holocaust MuseumHolocaust remembranceapps.irs.gov
Wayfarer FoundationHighland Park, IL1$170,000$170,000Journalism for Change IncGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Nancy Woodson Spire Foundation IncGreenville, DE1$169,646$169,646The Montpelier FoundationAnnual fund challenge grantapps.irs.gov
Dr Scholl FoundationNorthbrook, IL3$165,000$150,000Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the UnionPreservation project for George Washington's Mansionapps.irs.gov
Kenneth A Hall and Patricia A Hall Charitable FoundationNorfolk, VA3$160,000$100,000Mariners' MuseumTo provide financial support.apps.irs.gov
Sherman Fairchild Foundation IncChevy Chase, MD2$155,000$125,000The Chrysler Museum IncMuseum Conservation Programapps.irs.gov
Berger Family Foundation IncRiverside, CT1$150,000$150,000PBS FoundationGeneralapps.irs.gov
Marguerite Casey FoundationSeattle, WA1$150,000$150,000The Shockoe FoundationEducationapps.irs.gov
Massey Family FoundationRichmond, VA4$150,000$50,000Maymont FoundationUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Revada FoundationEvanston, IL2$150,000$100,000Signature TheatreSupport for new worksapps.irs.gov
The Righteous Persons FoundationLos Angeles, CA1$150,000$150,000PBS FoundationBridging communitiesapps.irs.gov
Walton Family Foundation IncBentonville, AR1$150,000$150,000Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association IncTo support PBS NewsHour coverage of water and climate through the Tipping Point series.apps.irs.gov
Kimsey FoundationWashington, DC2$139,000$135,000McLean Project for the ArtsGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Chrisman Family FoundationRichmond, VA6$127,500$45,000Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Eugene & Agnes E Meyer FoundationWashington, DC3$125,500$100,000Tenants and Workers United Inquilinos Y Trabajadores UnidosTo support general operations over three yearsapps.irs.gov
Alfred P Sloan FoundationNew York, NY1$125,000$125,000Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association IncTo support the production and associated marketing and promotion of a two-part, four-hour documentary about leonardo da vinciapps.irs.gov
The Heinz EndowmentsPittsburgh, PA1$125,000$125,000American Press Institute IncTo train participating newsrooms on community engagement best practices in order to build sustained relationships and remove transactional ones to inform coverageapps.irs.gov
Windsor FDN Trust Uw Quincy ColeDallas, TX2$125,000$100,000Science Museum of Virginia FoundationUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
The Fannie Milton and Leslie Friedman Family FoundationNorfolk, VA2$120,000$100,000Virginia Arts FestivalSupport the arts through the generation of cultural tourismapps.irs.gov
Marietta M & Samuel Tate Morgan Jr TrustDallas, TX3$115,000$50,000Virginia Museum of Contemporary ArtUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
Peachtree House FoundationMidlothian, VA6$107,000$57,000Maymont FoundationAnnual Support $15,500/Fiber optic Lighting $26,000/Council Reserve $15,500apps.irs.gov
HS & CG Patterson Jr Char FD TrustOrlando, FL8$105,000$20,000Amazement SquareGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
The Steven & Katherine Markel FoundationRichmond, VA1$104,797$104,797The Maymont FoundationCharitable supportapps.irs.gov
Yale-Scripps Trust-CustNew Haven, CT1$102,780$102,780Thomas Jefferson FoundationGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Charina Endowment Fund IncNew York, NY1$100,000$100,000Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing ArtsGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
David & Candace Weir FoundationAlbany, NY1$100,000$100,000PBS FoundationGeneral charitable needsapps.irs.gov
Dorinda Miles Smith Foundation IncSaratoga Springs, NY1$100,000$100,000PBS FoundationTo support the mission of the organization to promote and enhance outstanding public broadcasting programs and services.apps.irs.gov
Halff Windham FoundationWilmington, DE1$100,000$100,000Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing ArtsCreation of the Halff Windham Foundation Fund for Early Learning Through the Artsapps.irs.gov
Robert and Mercedes Eichholz FoundationBrooklyn, NY1$100,000$100,000Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association IncLeonardo da vinci documentaryapps.irs.gov
Shuchman Philanthropies IncNew York, NY1$100,000$100,000New Civil Liberties AllianceGeneral contributionapps.irs.gov
The Carine and Jacques Dubois Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV1$100,000$100,000Media Research CenterTo provide mission support.apps.irs.gov
The Challenge FoundationTigard, OR1$100,000$100,000Mt Vernon Ladies' Association of the UnionRevitalization of exhibitsapps.irs.gov
The Deborah Groening-Rother FoundationLos Angeles, CA1$100,000$100,000PBS FoundationTo further organization's charitable purpose.apps.irs.gov
The Volgenau FoundationMcLean, VA1$100,000$100,000Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts2024-2025 wolf trap institute early stem/arts programapps.irs.gov
Thompson Charitable FoundationNew York, NY1$100,000$100,000Sunset HollerGeneralapps.irs.gov
Timothy T Day Foundation IncPhoenix, AZ1$100,000$100,000Marine Corps Association FoundationSocial servicesapps.irs.gov
Wagner FoundationCambridge, MA1$100,000$100,000Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association IncThe inkwell society's black history film initiative & related programsapps.irs.gov
The Reinhart FoundationRichmond, VA8$99,000$40,000Richmond SymphonyFor a new set of adams timpani - set of 5apps.irs.gov
The Blandford Rees FoundationRichmond, VA2$95,000$75,000Virginia Historical SocietyCapital Campaign Pledge Paymentapps.irs.gov
Manning Family FoundationCharlottesville, VA6$94,728$25,000The Front Porch CvilleGeneralapps.irs.gov
Tua George & Betty Prout CharDallas, TX1$93,394$93,394The Colonial Williamsburg FoundationUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
Galena-Yorktown FoundationWashington, DC2$90,000$75,000Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association IncUnrestricted fundsapps.irs.gov
The Harrison FoundationManakinsabot, VA4$90,000$35,000Thomas Jefferson Foundation IncGeneral 501(c)(3) purposes of organizationapps.irs.gov
A Huntington Fbo Museum-Irr TrustOrlando, FL1$86,091$86,091The Mariners MuseumGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
The Oak Hill FundCharlottesville, VA3$85,500$75,000Studio Two ThreeTo support phase ii of the manchester neighborhood resilience project- a multiphase effort to transform a 1930s school building into a climate-neutral community space for arts, culture, and community.apps.irs.gov
Dorothy D and Joseph A Moller FoundationHillsdale, MI1$84,600$84,600Media Research CenterGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Dunard Fund USA LTDNorthbrook, IL1$80,000$80,000Friends of the Academy of St Martin in the FieldsGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Overton & Katharine Dennis Fd-CustOrlando, FL5$80,000$25,000Atlas PartnershipGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Foster FoundationBrookneal, VA9$78,000$35,000The Academy Center of the ArtsInvestment fund, endowment, educationapps.irs.gov
Hofheimer-Wright FoundationVirginia Beach, VA1$75,000$75,000The Valentine MuseumTo provide financial supportapps.irs.gov
Jean T and Heyward G Pelham FoundationWilmington, DE1$75,000$75,000Signature Theatre IncGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
John and Linda Muckel FoundationRancho Palos Verdes, CA1$75,000$75,000Colonial Williamsburg FoundationTo promote educationapps.irs.gov
Keene Family FoundationColleyville, TX1$75,000$75,000Navy Seal FoundationTo support active duty seals, veterans and families of naval special warfareapps.irs.gov
The Burke & Herbert Bank FoundationAlexandria, VA4$75,000$50,000The Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the UnionGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Helen G Gifford FoundationVirginia Beach, VA11$75,000$20,000Virginia Arts Festival2024 festival sponsorshipapps.irs.gov
The William and Mary Greve Foundation IncNorfolk, CT2$75,000$50,000Kid Pan AlleyIn support of an intern program.apps.irs.gov
VNTC Ttee Bower Center for the Arts CharitabValley Forge, PA1$73,577$73,577Bower Center for the ArtsSupport of charitableapps.irs.gov
Washington Forrest FoundationArlington, VA3$73,000$40,000Signature Theatre IncSignature in the schoolsapps.irs.gov
Gertrude E Hill FoundationLake Forest, IL1$71,530$71,530Colonial Williamsburg FoundationCharitableapps.irs.gov
Co2 FoundationSeattle, WA1$71,250$71,250Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association IncThe pbs news hour tipping point series creates public awareness about the links between climate change and weather while shining a light on solutions being explored to adapt, mitigate and reverse theapps.irs.gov
Commonwealth FoundationsRichmond, VA8$71,000$50,000Southampton County Historical SocietyGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
American Water Charitable FoundationincCamden, NJ1$70,000$70,000Historic Hopewell Foundation IncGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Blank Allan and Margot FDNSaint Louis, MO8$70,000$18,000Greater Richmond Childrens ChoirGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Logan III Charitable Fund 610001380Richmond, VA8$70,000$31,000Opera RoanokeFor endowment onlyapps.irs.gov
Potomac Health FoundationWoodbridge, VA1$70,000$70,000Workhouse Arts Foundation IncWorkhouse military in the arts initiatives (wmai)apps.irs.gov
Pritzker Military FoundationChicago, IL2$70,000$50,000Navy Seal FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Wilbur Moreland Havens Charitable FoundationRichmond, VA5$70,000$15,000American Civil War MuseumHistoryapps.irs.gov
The Philmoney TrustProvidence, RI1$69,500$69,500Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the UnionGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Fatherree FoundationRichmond, VA6$68,500$23,000Virginia Museum of Fine Arts FoundationUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Pema Foundation IncDenver, CO1$68,000$68,000Media Research CenterCommunityapps.irs.gov
Shelton H Short Jr TrustSaint Louis, MO5$67,500$20,000Art 180 IncGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
David S Shrager FoundationMcClean, VA1$66,000$66,000Signature TheatreSignature in the schoolsapps.irs.gov
L & J Goldrich FoundationVirginia Beach, VA1$65,765$65,765Virginia Stage CompanyGeneral Supportapps.irs.gov
Rockefeller Brothers Fund IncNew York, NY1$65,000$65,000Wartists IncFor general supportapps.irs.gov
Whitfield FoundationMidlothian, VA1$65,000$65,000Richmond BalletGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA701$64,258$5,866Colonial Williamsburg FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Julia and Tunnicliff Fox Charitable TrustDallas, TX4$60,000$15,000Art 180Unrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
Perlin Family FoundationMcLean, VA1$60,000$60,000Colonial Williamsburg FoundationPreservation, restoration, and presentation of 18th-century williamsburgapps.irs.gov
The Charles Pinckney Jones Charitable TrustRichmond, VA1$60,000$60,000Highland Historical Societyhistoricpreservationapps.irs.gov
W M Pitkin Foundation Inc Winne Banta Basralian & Kahn PCHackensack, NJ1$59,000$59,000Little Theatre of AlexandriaSocial centerapps.irs.gov
The Bank of Clarke County FoundationBerryville, VA17$55,693$20,000Shenandoah Apple Blossom FestivalApple blossomapps.irs.gov
Beazley Foundation IncorporatedPortsmouth, VA2$55,000$50,000Community Outreach CoalitionGrantapps.irs.gov
FM Kirby Foundation IncMorristown, NJ1$55,000$55,000Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the UnionIn support of 501c3 purposeapps.irs.gov
The James and Joan Lindsey Family FoundationDallas, TX1$55,000$55,000Media Research CenterGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Westchester FoundationSan Antonio, TX2$55,000$50,000Thomas Jefferson FoundationGeneralapps.irs.gov
Paul S Nadler Family Charitable TrustNew York, NY1$54,000$54,000PBS FoundationGeneralapps.irs.gov
Fredrick D & Karen G Schaufeld Family FoundationGreensboro, NC2$51,000$26,000Loudoun Community MediaSupport nonprofit, free, independent, local news source in loudoun county, vaapps.irs.gov
Mars HQ Regional FoundationNew York, NY3$51,000$25,000McLean Project for the ArtsGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Womack FoundationChatham, VA6$51,000$20,000Chatham Band Parents AssociationProgramsapps.irs.gov
In & Susanna H Van Nuys FoundationLos Angeles, CA1$50,258$50,258The Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union(1) description: 2,135 shares of intel corporation (2) book value: $42,700 (3) method used to determine book value: stock price (4) method used to determine fair market value: stock price (5) date ofapps.irs.gov
Saunders Family FoundationHighland Beach, FL3$50,250$25,000Richmond BalletFulfill exempt purposeapps.irs.gov
Alloy Family Foundation IncReston, VA1$50,000$50,000Northern Virginia Science Center FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
CSX Foundation IncJacksonville, FL1$50,000$50,000Colonial Williamsburg FoundationVariousapps.irs.gov
Hall Family FoundationBaltimore, MD1$50,000$50,000PBS FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Hamilton Family Foundation Charitable TrustRichmond, VA3$50,000$30,000Virginia Museum of Fine Arts FoundationGeneral purposesapps.irs.gov
Hillman Family FoundationsPittsburgh, PA1$50,000$50,000Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association IncPbs newshour student reporting labs' "run, hide, fight" gun violence intiativeapps.irs.gov
Joan and Morgan Massey FoundationRichmond, VA1$50,000$50,000Science Museum of Virginia FoundationThe forge & the mixapps.irs.gov
John & Hilda Arnold Foundation IncLos Angeles, CA1$50,000$50,000PBS FoundationGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
John Ben Snow Memorial Trust Uw #839158Pittsburgh, PA1$50,000$50,000Colonial Williamsburg FoundationEducationapps.irs.gov
Joseph E & Marjorie B Jones Foundation CorporationAnnapolis, MD1$50,000$50,000Alexandria Seaport FoundationApprentice programapps.irs.gov
Nancy Peery Marriott Foundation IncBethesda, MD3$50,000$20,000Heifetz International Music InstituteScholarship and tuition assistanceapps.irs.gov
Neil S Hirsch FoundationNew York, NY1$50,000$50,000PBS FoundationCharitableapps.irs.gov
Sinegal Family FoundationBellevue, WA1$50,000$50,000PBS FoundationProgram supportapps.irs.gov
Terra Foundation for American ArtChicago, IL1$50,000$50,000Virginia Museum of Fine Arts FoundationArts educationapps.irs.gov
The Argosy FoundationMilwaukee, WI1$50,000$50,000Science Museum of Western VirginiaGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Delloakes FoundationWilmington, DE1$50,000$50,000PBS FoundationGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Hanson Family FoundationBethesda, MD1$50,000$50,000Colonial Williamsburg FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Hilltop FoundationCharlottesville, VA3$50,000$25,000Paramount TheaterArts Education Program and Mary P. Reese Community Access Fundapps.irs.gov
The Hofmann Family FoundationConcord, CA1$50,000$50,000Navy Seal FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Ilsababy FoundationSullivans Island, SC1$50,000$50,000Hungry for MusicRepairs instrumentsapps.irs.gov
The June H Guthrie FoundationMidlothian, VA1$50,000$50,000Maymont FoundationFunds to stabilize and restore the Venetian Gazeboapps.irs.gov
The Kenneth and Bettie Christopher Perry FoundationRichmond, VA1$50,000$50,000Richmond SymphonyUnrestricted operational supportapps.irs.gov
Tua August Heid By T Heid CharDallas, TX1$50,000$50,000Patrick Henry Memorial FoundationUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
Windgate Charitable Foundation IncLittle Rock, AR1$50,000$50,000Cub Creek FoundationArt & cultureapps.irs.gov
Ud Archer M Huntington Char TSTDallas, TX1$46,606$46,606The Mariners' MuseumUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
Jessie Ball Dupont Religious Charitable & Educational FundJacksonville, FL6$45,953$16,500Stratford HallDigital Fundraising Matchapps.irs.gov
Charles Stewart Mott FoundationFlint, MI5$45,000$10,000Colonial Williamsburg FoundationFor the general purposes or other charitable purposes of the organization.apps.irs.gov
Louise B Cochrane Charitable FoundaHenrico, VA5$45,000$20,000Richmond BalletGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
MG Mezzanotte FoundationSaint Louis, MO3$45,000$20,000Richmond BalletGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
The Slemp FoundationWilmington, DE2$44,500$38,500William King Museum of ArtVanGogh Outreach and Heritage Express Programming in lee and wise countiesapps.irs.gov
Elis Olsson Memorial FoundationWest Point, VA4$43,500$20,000Arts Alive IncGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Mason and Lula Cole Charitable Tua 600008015Williamsburg, VA6$43,000$14,000Westmoreland PlayersOperational supportapps.irs.gov
Joseph Family FoundationGloucester, VA1$41,000$41,000Cook FoundationSupport recipient's tax-exempt programapps.irs.gov
Reinsch Pierce Family Foundation IncArlington, VA5$41,000$31,000Virginia Chamber OrchestraSupport public access to the performing artsapps.irs.gov
Rouse-Bottom FoundationNewport News, VA7$40,500$10,000Virginia Living MuseumGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Howmet Aerospace FoundationPittsburgh, PA1$40,000$40,000Virginia Living Museum IncLiving stem programs for k-12 students in virginiaapps.irs.gov
If FoundationWashington, DC2$40,000$20,000Foundation for Art and Health Inc2024 grant - to provide general operating support to fiscally sponsored project afrikana instituteapps.irs.gov
Schewel Charitable FoundationLynchburg, VA4$40,000$20,000Academy Center of the ArtsUnderwrite the marquee seriesapps.irs.gov
Fray Family Charitable TrustRustburg, VA4$37,800$20,000Brookville Band BoostersReplace box truck for marching bees bandapps.irs.gov
The Boyd FoundationKnoxville, TN1$37,765$37,765Junior Appalachian Musicians IncTo provide communities with the tools and support they need to teach children to play and dance to traditional old time and bluegrass music.apps.irs.gov
The Barr FoundationChesapeake, VA4$37,410$20,800Virginia Arts FestivalTo support the mission of the organizationapps.irs.gov
Caplin FoundationWilmington, DE14$37,200$10,000Albemarle County Historical Society IncCharitable Eventapps.irs.gov
Virts Miller FoundationLeesburg, VA3$36,250$25,000Middleburg Film FestivalCharitableapps.irs.gov
Portsmouth General Hospital FoundationPortsmouth, VA2$35,000$25,000Mosaic Steel OrchestraMosaic academy, portsmouthapps.irs.gov
RK Mellon Family FoundationLigonier, PA2$35,000$25,000Friends of the Washington StatueStatue renovationsapps.irs.gov
Shackleford FoundationPittsburgh, PA1$35,000$35,000Army Historical Foundation IncGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Sokol Family Foundation Kelly SokolVirginia Beach, VA1$35,000$35,000Virginia Museum of Contemporary ArtGeneralapps.irs.gov
The Ithaka FoundationHouston, TX1$35,000$35,000Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing ArtsGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
The Virginia Wellington Cabot FoundationBoston, MA1$35,000$35,000Charlottesville BalletExempt purposeapps.irs.gov
Easley Char Irr Tua 5019004715Lynchburg, VA3$33,588$15,000Vector SpaceDust collection system for woodshopapps.irs.gov
Charles G Thalhimer & Family FoundationRichmond, VA10$32,000$10,000Richmond SymphonyTo further the exempt purpose of the organizationapps.irs.gov
Robert Rauschenberg FoundationNew York, NY2$32,000$20,000Virginia Museum of Fine Arts FoundationGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Guilford FoundationRichmond, VA3$31,500$25,000American Civil War MuseumWhite house projectapps.irs.gov
Trust R & CT Gwathmey Mem Uw EgjDallas, TX2$31,500$16,500Opera On the JamesUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
A H Addington Fund Inc-DimaPennington, NJ1$30,000$30,000American Focus IncUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
Abdolhossein and Guitty Ejtemai FoundationVienna, VA2$30,000$15,000Arts Council of the ValleyUnrestricted giftapps.irs.gov
Barrington Family FoundationRichmond, VA1$30,000$30,000Richmond Performing Arts AllianceCharitable supportapps.irs.gov
Constance C & Linwood A Lacy Jr FDNDallas, TX2$30,000$20,000The Maymont FoundationUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
Estes Foundation Co Matthew Breidenbach PitcairnConshohocken, PA6$30,000$7,500Richmond BalletGeneralapps.irs.gov
October Mountain Foundation IncLynbrook, NY1$30,000$30,000PBS FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Peter Luce FoundationSt Helena, CA1$30,000$30,000Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative WomenAid to communityapps.irs.gov
Tahoe Maritime FoundationSan Jose, CA1$30,000$30,000The Mariners' MuseumPurchase of cold storage unitapps.irs.gov
The Anne C Robins & Walter R Robins Jr FoundationMidlothian, VA2$30,000$20,000Maymont FoundationRestore Swan Room ($10,000) and General Operating Support ($10,000)apps.irs.gov
The Carol M and Charles G Thalhimer Jr FoundationRichmond, VA2$30,000$15,000Maymont FoundationCapital campaignapps.irs.gov
The Gary and Pennie Abramson Charitable FoundationRockville, MD1$30,000$30,000Heifetz International Music InstituteUnrestricted fundsapps.irs.gov
The George and Judy Marcus Family Foundation IIPalo Alto, CA1$30,000$30,000National Hellenic SocietyGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
The Grable FoundationPittsburgh, PA1$30,000$30,000Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association IncTo support a professional development series for pittsburgh-area educators centered on media-making and student voiceapps.irs.gov
The Kaneff Foundation IncSouthampton, NY1$30,000$30,000Taubman Museum of ArtConserving art and providing educatiapps.irs.gov
The Sherrill FoundationNew York, NY1$30,000$30,000Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the UnionUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
United Armenian Charities IncNew York, NY1$30,000$30,000Armenian American Cultural Association IncSurgery and recovery center is requesting funding for hospital beds and medical computers to streamline patient care at the amrenian american wellness center in armeniaapps.irs.gov
Richmond Memorial Health FoundationRichmond, VA2$27,500$20,000Foundation for Art & Health IncProgram support, general operating supportapps.irs.gov
The Dickson Foundation IncCharlotte, NC1$27,500$27,500The Generals RedoubtGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Peterson Family Foundation IncFairfax, VA2$27,500$25,000Middleburg Film FestivalGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Robert Wood Johnson FoundationPrinceton, NJ3$26,583$20,833Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing ArtsMatching giftsapps.irs.gov
The Charles Fund IncCharlottesville, VA6$26,300$25,000Thomas Jefferson FoundationGeneral purposes of doneeapps.irs.gov
Agarwal Family FoundationRhe, CA1$25,000$25,000Hindu Media Foundationrganizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (asapps.irs.gov
Aldridge Family Foundation IncLibertyville, IL1$25,000$25,000Navy Seal FoundationProvides critical support for veterans and their familiesapps.irs.gov
Augustyn Foundation TrustClaremont, CA1$25,000$25,000Navy Seal Foundation IncSupport of public charityapps.irs.gov
Barry Friedberg & Charlotte Moss Family FoundationNew York, NY1$25,000$25,000Thomas Jefferson FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
C E and S Foundation IncLouisville, KY1$25,000$25,000Marine Corps Association FoundationGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Carol Paulson Private FoundationWilmington, DE1$25,000$25,000Opera RoanokeGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Carter C Chinnis Charitable TrustHenrico, VA1$25,000$25,000Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation IncHistoricalapps.irs.gov
Compton Family FoundationNorfolk, VA1$25,000$25,000Virginia Arts FestivalSupport recipient's tax exempt programapps.irs.gov
Dalio Foundation IncWestport, CT1$25,000$25,000PBS FoundationTo support general operationsapps.irs.gov
Dick and Betsy Devos Family FoundationGrand Rapids, MI1$25,000$25,000Mount Vernon Ladies Association of the UnionGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Elisha-Bolton FoundationCleveland, OH1$25,000$25,000Thomas Jefferson FoundationCurrent operationsapps.irs.gov
Elizabeth Firestone Graham FoundationNew York, NY1$25,000$25,000New City Arts InitiativeTo support the artist fellowship programapps.irs.gov
Eric & Simone Lang FoundationPennington, NJ1$25,000$25,000Public Broadcasting ServiceUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
Finch Family FoundationPasadena, CA1$25,000$25,000Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the UnionGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Frank and Janina Petschek FoundationFalls Church, VA1$25,000$25,000PBS FoundationGeneral Supportapps.irs.gov
Hi Foundation IncFort Lauderdale, FL1$25,000$25,000PBS FoundationTo support public broadcastingapps.irs.gov
Im L F & C FoundationDallas, TX1$25,000$25,000Richmond BalletUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
Jeanann Gray Dunlap FoundationCincinnati, OH2$25,000$20,000Valentine MuseumCapital campaignapps.irs.gov
Kenrose Kitchen Table FoundationSeattle, WA1$25,000$25,000Colonial Williamsburg FoundationBob and marion wilson teacher institute scholarshipsapps.irs.gov
Konzen Family FoundationIssaquah, WA1$25,000$25,000Hungry for MusicOperatingapps.irs.gov
Louise Grunwald Ttee Robert Savitt Ttee U/a/d 11/26/02- the Cycle FoundationNew York, NY1$25,000$25,000Public Broadcasting ServiceEducational programsapps.irs.gov
Noland FoundationNorfolk, VA6$25,000$10,000Thomas Jefferson FoundationCulture and artapps.irs.gov
Perry Foundation IncCharlottesville, VA1$25,000$25,000Blue Ridge Childrens MuseumPurpose of doneeapps.irs.gov
Quantitative FoundationCharlottesville, VA1$25,000$25,000Second Street GalleryGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Sara & Damon Gadd FoundationBoston, MA1$25,000$25,000PBS FoundationFurtherance of pbs foundations charitable purposeapps.irs.gov
Schwarzbein Graham Family FoundationLaguna Beach, CA1$25,000$25,000Artists in MotionGrant towards organization's programs.apps.irs.gov
Sophia and William Casey FoundationMelville, NY1$25,000$25,000Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative WomenGeneral support of tax-exempt missionapps.irs.gov
Stewart Jones Charitable TrustOrlando, FL1$25,000$25,000The George Washington FoundationGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Stillson Foundation Fifth Third Bank NACincinnati, OH1$25,000$25,000National Association for Music EducationProject/program supportapps.irs.gov
Stuart & Martha Bindeman Charitable TrustChevy Chase, MD1$25,000$25,000Signature TheatreGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Taubman Foundation for the ArtsRoanoke, VA2$25,000$15,000Taubman Museum of ArtOperating contributionapps.irs.gov
The Bates & Margaret Chappell FoundationAtlanta, GA1$25,000$25,000Maymont FoundationHistoric preservationapps.irs.gov
The Ceres Foundation IncCharleston, SC1$25,000$25,000Roanoke Symphony Orchestrachallenge metapps.irs.gov
The Duke of Omnium FundNew York, NY1$25,000$25,000Thomas Jefferson FoundationCharitable Purposesapps.irs.gov
The Forster Family FoundationHume, VA1$25,000$25,000Artists in MiddleburgCharitableapps.irs.gov
The Halcyon FoundationJacksonville, FL1$25,000$25,000Thomas Jefferson Foundation IncGeneral useapps.irs.gov
The Hugh Kaul FoundationBirmingham, AL1$25,000$25,000Metropolitan School ArtsGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
The Newburger Schwartz Family FoundationBethesda, MD1$25,000$25,000George Washington FoundationGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
The Postage Stamp Farm Foundation IncWellington, FL1$25,000$25,000Long Branch Historic House and FarmGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
The Rock FoundationMidlothian, VA5$25,000$5,000Atlas PartnershipMultifaceted Programmingapps.irs.gov
The Shelby and Frederick Gans FoundationWest Hollywood, CA1$25,000$25,000PBS FoundationGeneral useapps.irs.gov
Triple Caring Hearts Foundation IncNorfolk, VA1$25,000$25,000Virginia Arts FestivalGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Velma F Dulaney FoundationWilmington, DE2$25,000$15,000Jefferson Center Foundation LTDGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Virginia Nonprofit Housing CoalitionRichmond, VA1$25,000$25,000Lamb Center for Arts and HealingGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
William S Abell Foundation IncChevy Chase, MD1$25,000$25,000Signature Theatre IncMargaret abell powell fund grantapps.irs.gov
Murlan FoundationSolon, OH2$24,819$19,819The Paramount TheaterGeneralapps.irs.gov
Twin County Community FoundationGalax, VA2$23,600$14,100Chestnut Creek School of the ArtsEducational programsapps.irs.gov

Largest grants

FoundationRecipientRecipient locationPurposeAmountSource
Virginia Museum of Animal ArtWilliam King Museum of ArtAbingdon, VAGrants for the construction of the new building$6,275,000apps.irs.gov
The Andrew W Mellon FoundationMontpelier FoundationMontpelier Station, VATo support the creation of a memorial to the individuals who were enslaved at montpelier$4,282,000apps.irs.gov
The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation IncPBS FoundationArlington, VADevelopment and promotion of ken burns film$3,000,000apps.irs.gov
Munger Charitable Trust Number TwoMt Vernon Ladies Association of the UnionMount Vernon, VA(1) description: 4 shares of berkshire hathaway class a securities (2) book value: $2,442,672 (3) method used to determine book value: average of the high/low on the date the securities were received$2,964,240apps.irs.gov
Lilly Endowment IncColonial Williamsburg FoundationWilliamsburg, VAReligious liberty initiative$2,500,000apps.irs.gov
The Batten FoundationColonial Williamsburg FoundationWilliamsburg, VAFor general charitable purposes.$2,500,000apps.irs.gov
The Lilyhawk FoundationVirginia Arts FestivalNorfolk, VATo further donee's charitable purpose$2,353,124apps.irs.gov
The Endeavour Legacy FoundationRichmond SymphonyRichmond, VATo support the general operating functions and for support for the appearance of itzhak perlman$2,000,000apps.irs.gov
Aimee & Frank Batten Jr FoundationVirginia Arts FestivalNorfolk, VATo support charitable purpose$2,000,000apps.irs.gov
Lilly Endowment IncJamestown Yorktown Foundation IncWilliamsburg, VAReligion & cultural inst initiative$1,979,995apps.irs.gov
Orange Crimson FoundationThe Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing ArtsVienna, VAGeneral use$1,500,000apps.irs.gov
Trust Va Museum of Fine Arts Uw AdwVirginia Museum of Fine Arts FoundationRichmond, VAUnrestricted general$1,412,044apps.irs.gov
Diana Davis Spencer Foundation IncPentagon Memorial Fund IncArlington, VA9/11 pentagon memorial visitor education center and general operating funds$1,250,000apps.irs.gov
Lilly Endowment IncJamestown Yorktown Foundation IncWilliamsburg, VAReligious liberty initiative$1,171,606apps.irs.gov
Gordon E and Betty I Moore FoundationGreater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association IncArlington, VATo support civic science engagement through the finding your roots series.$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
Diana Davis Spencer Foundation IncMedia Research Center IncHerndon, VAUnleash free speech project$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
The Rosalind P Walter Foundation XXXXX1002PBS FoundationArlington, VAGeneral$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
The Elizabeth R & William J Patterson FoundationPBS FoundationArlington, VAPBS Climate Initiative$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
The Ford FoundationThe Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association IncArlington, VAFor the production of film collaborations with dr. henry louis gates, including, "the great migration and "finding your roots"$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
Lafayette River FoundationVirginia Arts FestivalNorfolk, VAVarious programs$975,000apps.irs.gov
The Andrew W Mellon FoundationGreater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association IncArlington, VATo continue support for pbs news hours canvas$900,000apps.irs.gov
John D and Catherine T Macarthur FoundationGreater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association IncArlington, VAIn support of the pbs newshour$800,000apps.irs.gov
John S and James L Knight FoundationThe Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications AssociationArlington, VATo support "judy woodruff reports: america at a crossroads," a two-year reporting effort designed to speak to americans all around our nation to try to better understand the reasons for our polarizati$750,000apps.irs.gov
The David and Lucile Packard FoundationGreater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association IncArlington, VASpecial Initiatives$700,000apps.irs.gov
Lumina Foundation for Education IncGreater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association IncArlington, VATo support public television news broadcast segments related to the nation's need for increased educational attainment after high school.$650,000apps.irs.gov
Doris Duke Charitable Foundation IncPublic Broadcasting ServiceArlington, VATo support the medical media project$640,000apps.irs.gov
The Wilson Family Foundation IncColonial Williamsburg FoundationWilliamsburg, VATo support education, museums, research and preservation.$586,000apps.irs.gov
Carnegie Corporation of New YorkGreater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association IncArlington, VAFor core support of the PBS NewsHour$583,300apps.irs.gov
Carnegie Corporation of New YorkThomas Jefferson FoundationCharlottesville, VAFor support of its project to rebuild civic infrastructure and engagement in museums in coordination with the Educating for American Democracy national network$583,300apps.irs.gov
Patricia and Douglas Perry Foundation Dba the Perry Family FoundationVirginia Arts FestivalNorfolk, VAFurther donee's charitable purpose$575,000apps.irs.gov
Lincoln & Therese Filene Foundation Inc #0706176Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing ArtsVienna, VABuilding project; wolf trap opera, filene artist residence, wto career grants, institute for early learning through the arts, virginia expansion:teaching artist training and recruitment$550,000apps.irs.gov
The Wallace FoundationNational Arts Strategies IncAlexandria, VATo organize and run learning community meetings for Wallace's Advancing Well-Being in the Arts initiative$542,504apps.irs.gov
Shearwater Foundation IncColonial Williamsburg FoundationWilliamsburg, VATo support tax-exempt purpose of organization$525,000apps.irs.gov
Oakwood Foundation Charitable TrustThomas Jefferson FoundationCharlottesville, VAGeneral fund$525,000apps.irs.gov
Munger Charitable Trust Number TwoMt Vernon Ladies Association of the UnionMount Vernon, VA(1) description: 1,035 shares of berkshire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $448,900 (3) method used to determine book value: average of the high/low on the date the securities were receive$524,331apps.irs.gov
The Genan FoundationBlue Ridge Public TelevisionRoanoke, VAProgram support$500,000apps.irs.gov
Richard King Mellon FoundationGreater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association IncArlington, VAToward production of the documentary, ken burns presents hiding in plain sight: adult mental illness$500,000apps.irs.gov
Richard King Mellon FoundationGreater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association IncArlington, VATo support the caregivers documentary film$500,000apps.irs.gov
Gordon E and Betty I Moore FoundationGreater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association IncArlington, VAIn support of pbs newshour science-based programming that uses traditional broadcast, digital media, and social media to inform and educate the public about the creative and innovative contributions o$500,000apps.irs.gov
Mansueto FoundationGreater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association IncArlington, VAGeneral support$500,000apps.irs.gov
The Andrew W Mellon FoundationGreater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association IncArlington, VATo continue support for race matters, a reported series broadcast on pbs newshour$500,000apps.irs.gov
Allegheny FoundationMount Vernon Ladies' Association of the UnionMount Vernon, VAProject support$500,000apps.irs.gov
John S and James L Knight FoundationThe Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications AssociationArlington, VATo expand canvas, pbs newshours' national coverage of the arts featuring weekly aired and on-line art segments.$500,000apps.irs.gov
E Rhodes and Leona B Carpenter FoundationVirginia Museum of Fine Arts FoundationRichmond, VAEstablish a department at the museum to be called "e. rhodes and leona b. carpenter conservatorship of chinese painting".$500,000apps.irs.gov
The Mary Morton Parsons FoundationVirginia Repertory TheatreRichmond, VASupport the great stages campaign and capital projects$500,000apps.irs.gov
The Endeavour Legacy FoundationVirginia Repertory TheatreRichmond, VATo support the general operating functions of the virginia repertory theatre.$500,000apps.irs.gov
Trust Va Museum of Fine Arts Uw WCWVirginia Museum of Fine Arts FDNRichmond, VAUnrestricted general$494,946apps.irs.gov
The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation IncNew Civil Liberties AllianceArlington, VATo support general operations$450,000apps.irs.gov
Robert and Virginia Shiller FoundationPBS FoundationArlington, VATo assist the recipient in carrying out its charitable purpose.$425,000apps.irs.gov
Patricia and Douglas Perry Foundation Dba the Perry Family FoundationHurrah PlayersNorfolk, VATo further donee's charitable purpose$411,794apps.irs.gov
WK Kellogg FoundationPBS FoundationArlington, VAPromise of an Equitable Future$402,540apps.irs.gov
Robert G Cabell III and Maude Morgan Cabell FoundationRichmond BalletRichmond, VATo support richmond ballet capital initiatives including four new hvac units, new security systems and new studio flooring$400,000apps.irs.gov
Sotirios Zervoulias & Lea Soupata Z Zervoulias Family Foundation IncNational Hellenic SocietyAnnondale, VACharity$383,696apps.irs.gov
The Klarman Family FoundationPBS FoundationArlington, VASupport for a documentary television series$375,000apps.irs.gov
Petters Family FoundationSoundscapesNewport News, VAGeneral support$366,990apps.irs.gov
Sarah Scaife Foundation IncorporatedNew Civil Liberties AllianceArlington, VAGeneral operating support$350,000apps.irs.gov
Dominion Energy Charitable FoundationRichmond Performing Arts AllianceRichmond, VAGrant to support centerstage facility on grace street$345,425apps.irs.gov
Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation IncPBS FoundationArlington, VA2023 grant award pymt 2 of 3$333,333apps.irs.gov
The Mary Morton Parsons FoundationColonial Williamsburg FoundationWilliamsburg, VARestore the powder magazine$320,000apps.irs.gov
Randolph D Rouse Foundation IncThe Mariners MuseumNewport News, VAGeneral use by qualified donee organization$320,000apps.irs.gov
WK Kellogg FoundationAssociation of Childrens Museums IncArlington, VAPromise of an Equitable Future$300,000apps.irs.gov
The Ford FoundationPBS FoundationArlington, VACore support for "black and jewish in america," a documentary charting the parallel, intersecting, and forking streams of black and jewish experience in the united states$300,000apps.irs.gov
Carnegie Corporation of New YorkGreater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association IncArlington, VAAs a final grant for the "Judy Woodruff Presents: America at a Crossroads" production$250,000apps.irs.gov
John D and Catherine T Macarthur FoundationGreater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association IncArlington, VAIn support of the pbs student reporting labs$250,000apps.irs.gov
Clark Charitable Foundation Inc Dba A James & Alice B Clark FoundationGreater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association IncArlington, VACapital campaign support$250,000apps.irs.gov
Robert G Cabell III and Maude Morgan Cabell FoundationMaymont FoundationRichmond, VATo support maymont 2025 campaign; long term resiliency of the maymont mansion and the virginia wildlife trail$250,000apps.irs.gov
1011 Foundation IncNew Civil Liberties AllianceArlington, VATo promote civil rights and constitutional freedoms.$250,000apps.irs.gov
The Alta and John Franks FoundationNew Civil Liberties AllianceArlington, VAUnrestricted gift to 501(c)(3) org$250,000apps.irs.gov
George D Smith Fund IncPBS FoundationArlington, VAOrganization's charitable purposes$250,000apps.irs.gov
Hoveida Family FoundationPBS FoundationArlington, VAProvide support for nova and a brief history of the future educational programming$250,000apps.irs.gov
The Ford FoundationThe Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association IncArlington, VAProject support to change the national discourse for better health and well-being of all americans.$250,000apps.irs.gov
Newtmont FoundationThe Thomas Jefferson FoundationCharlottesville, VAPledge payment 1$250,000apps.irs.gov
Tua Anne M Orrell CharitableVirginia Historical SocietyRichmond, VAUnrestricted general$250,000apps.irs.gov
Petters Family FoundationVirginia Living MuseumNewport News, VAGeneral support$250,000apps.irs.gov
E Rhodes and Leona B Carpenter FoundationVirginia Repertory TheatreRichmond, VAHelp with (i) operating costs of its 2023-24 season ($175,000), and (ii) capital campaign for a new home for the theatre's children, families and school programming ($500,000). theatre may allocate op$250,000apps.irs.gov
John S and James L Knight FoundationAmerican Press Institute IncArlington, VATo preserve and reimagine the diversity survey and emerging leaders institute -- programs formerly operated by the news leaders association -- as part of api's dei portfolio.$249,330apps.irs.gov
The Matthew Korn and Cynthia Miller Family Foundation IncNorthern Virginia Science Center FoundationFairfax, VATo support construction of the new Northern Virginia Science Center in Loudoun County Virginia to serve as a permanent home of the Childrens Seience Center.$248,249apps.irs.gov
4G Foundation (fka Nordley-Gottwald FNDNMaymont FoundationRichmond, VAFor general charitable purposes$240,000apps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationThe Virginia Hispanic Chamber Foundation IncN Chesterfld, VAIn support of underserved small business expansion$225,000apps.irs.gov
The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz FoundationSignature Theatre IncArlington, VAArts and humanities$220,000apps.irs.gov
E Rhodes and Leona B Carpenter FoundationRichmond Ballet IncRichmond, VATo help with general operating expenses for fiscal year 2026$215,000apps.irs.gov
Democracy Fund IncBold ImpactWoodbridge, VAGeneral support$200,000apps.irs.gov
D F Dillon FoundationColonial Williamsburg FoundationWilliamsburg, VACapital improvements$200,000apps.irs.gov
The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation IncColonial Williamsburg FoundationWilliamsburg, VAGeneral operating support$200,000apps.irs.gov
The Ball FoundationJason LearningAshburn, VAGeneral Purpose$200,000apps.irs.gov
Dominion Energy Charitable FoundationNorthern Virginia Science Center FoundationFairfax, VANorthern virginia science center title partner sponsorship$200,000apps.irs.gov
Lafayette River FoundationOld Dominion University Museum FoundationNorfolk, VAVarious programs$200,000apps.irs.gov
Tua Anne M Orrell CharitableThomas Jefferson FoundationCharlottesville, VAUnrestricted general$200,000apps.irs.gov
Arthur V Davis Foundation PF #3PBS FoundationArlington, VAUnrestricted general$194,250apps.irs.gov
E Rhodes and Leona B Carpenter FoundationRichmond SymphonyRichmond, VAGeneral operating expenses of its artistic, educational, and community programs during the 2025-2026 season.$185,000apps.irs.gov
Alleghany FoundationThe Masonic Theatre Preservation FoundationClifton Forge, VAGeneral operating support and building maintenance$184,119apps.irs.gov
The Dorothea Lleonhardt Foundation IncTaubman Museum of ArtRoanoke, VAALL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE FOR THE GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE 501(c)(3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.$180,000apps.irs.gov
The J Paul Getty TrustAmerican Association of MuseumsArlington, VAConnecting professionals/sharing expertise$175,000apps.irs.gov
The Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial FoundationThomas Jefferson FoundationCharlottesville, VAGrant is for donee's exempt purpose$175,000apps.irs.gov
The Educational Foundation of AmericaWilliam King Museum of ArtAbingdon, VAArtlab and sculpture trail/exhibition of appalachian artists$175,000apps.irs.gov
Wayfarer FoundationJournalism for Change IncArlington, VAGeneral operating support$170,000apps.irs.gov
Barbara and Fred Kort FoundationVirginia Holocaust MuseumRichmond, VAHolocaust remembrance$170,000apps.irs.gov
Nancy Woodson Spire Foundation IncThe Montpelier FoundationMontpelier Station, VAAnnual fund challenge grant$169,646apps.irs.gov
Robins FoundationMaymont FoundationRichmond, VATo support the charitable mission of the recipient organization$160,000apps.irs.gov
The Endeavour Legacy FoundationRichmond SymphonyRichmond, VATo support the general operating functions of the richmond symphony.$160,000apps.irs.gov

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