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Who funds science and technology in Virginia: 57 foundations, $4.6 million in grants

57 private foundations paid 99 grants totaling $4,635,051 to science and technology nonprofits in Virginia, in each foundation's latest Form 990-PF return, filed with the IRS from 2024 to 2026. The largest funder is The Schmidt Family Foundation, with $1,423,000 in 2 grants.

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Cause
Science and technology
Recipients in
Virginia
Foundations
57
Grants
99
Total granted
$4,635,051

Foundations that funded science and technology in Virginia

Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.

FoundationBased inGrantsTotalLargest grantLargest grant toPurposeSource
The Schmidt Family FoundationPalo Alto, CA2$1,423,000$1,023,000Fisheye Collaborative IncOcean stewardship and researchapps.irs.gov
Kissick Family FoundationSherman Oaks, CA1$750,000$750,000Ocean VisionsContributionapps.irs.gov
Cameron Family FoundationOklahoma City, OK1$300,000$300,000Amazon Conservation TeamGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
TBL Charitable FoundationNewtonville, MA1$275,000$275,000Center for Excellence in EducationThe center seeks high achieving high school and university students from diverse economic and cultural backgrounds to further develop their mathematical and scientific skills.apps.irs.gov
Builders Vision FoundationChicago, IL1$225,000$225,000Ocean Visions Incto build infrastructure to support the removal of carbon dioxide from the oceansapps.irs.gov
Gates FoundationSeattle, WA1$218,569$218,569National Council of Teachers of Mathematics-IncorporatedK-12 educationapps.irs.gov
Frances & Benjamin Benenson Foundation IncNew York, NY1$200,000$200,000Amazon Conservation TeamGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Ann Theodore Foundation Amy B Naughton TrusteeBoston, MA1$150,000$150,000National Society of Black EngineersTo invest in the future education of black engineers.apps.irs.gov
Bechtel Group FoundationGlendale, AZ1$125,000$125,000National Society of Black EngineersSocial servicesapps.irs.gov
Charles Stewart Mott FoundationFlint, MI1$100,000$100,000Amazon Conservation TeamTo provide modern solar kits to remote communities in the Colombian and Peruvian Amazon and begin discussing universal renewable electrical energy in the country's isolated zone.apps.irs.gov
The Liz Claiborne & Art Ortenberg FoundationNew York, NY1$100,000$100,000Amazon Conservation TeamCommunity patrols & species monitoring, eastern guiana shield (year 1 of 2)apps.irs.gov
The Heising-Simons FoundationLos Altos, CA1$79,000$79,000National Society of Black PhysicistsFor the nsbp/national society of hispanic physicists 2024-2026 student leadership development summitsapps.irs.gov
Indira FoundationLa Jolla, CA1$61,000$61,000Center for Excellence in EducationTuition expense for 7 students to attend 2025 rsi at mitapps.irs.gov
Air Products FoundationAllentown, PA1$60,000$60,000National Society of Black Engineers2025 air products contribution to nsbeapps.irs.gov
Allegis Group Foundation IncHanover, MD1$52,180$52,180Society of American Military Engineers FoundationGeneral useapps.irs.gov
Ann & Gordon Getty FoundationSan Francisco, CA1$50,000$50,000Amazon Conservation TeamTo carry out specific charitable, educational, and cultural projectsapps.irs.gov
Federico and Elvia Faggin Foundation IncLos Altos Hills, CA1$50,000$50,000Cedar Creek InstitutePublicapps.irs.gov
Paulson Family FoundationWest Palm Beach, FL1$50,000$50,000Center for Excellence in EducationTo support the Center in seeking high achieving high school and university students from diverse economic and cultural backgrounds to further develop their mathematical and scientific skillsapps.irs.gov
Aptiv Foundation IncTroy, MI1$40,000$40,000National Society of Black EngineersFunding for fellows program, student scholarships, and annual conventionapps.irs.gov
Zhu Family Foundation IncWilmington, DE2$40,000$20,000Center for Excellence in EducationRSI Summer Campapps.irs.gov
The Overbrook FoundationNew York, NY2$36,055$35,000Amazon Conservation TeamSafeguarding Forests of Isolated Tribes and Restoring Ecosystemsapps.irs.gov
Way Foundation IncWilmington, DE1$30,000$30,000Pallet FoundationEnvironmental Research, Industry Growth, and Workforce developmentapps.irs.gov
Akamai Foundation IncCambridge, MA2$27,000$25,000Center for Excellence in EducationSTEM Teacher Enrichment Program and STEM Student Lyceumsapps.irs.gov
Edward T Bedford Foundation Bessemer Trust Company of FloridaStuart, FL1$25,000$25,000Center for Excellence in EducationOperationalapps.irs.gov
The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Fund for Strategic InnovationPalo Alto, CA1$25,000$25,000Society for Industrial Microbiology and BiotechnologyQualified sponsorship of simb annual meeting & symposium on biomaterials, fuels and chemicalsapps.irs.gov
Radhika & Ambarish Malpani Foundation IncWilmington, DE1$20,000$20,000Ocean Visions IncGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Frank de Angeli Family FoundationWilmington, DE1$20,000$20,000Meadowview Biological Research StationGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Robert L Zangrillo Family Foundation IncMiami Beach, FL1$15,000$15,000Amazon Conservation TeamThe amazon conservation team partners with indigenous and other local communities to protect tropical forests and strengthen traditional culture.apps.irs.gov
Analog Devices FoundationBoston, MA1$11,000$11,000National Society of Black EngineersGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
American Tower Corporation Foundation IncBoston, MA1$10,000$10,000National Society of Black EngineersGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
The Blackhorse FoundationHanover Township, PA1$10,000$10,000Center for Excellence in EducationCharitableapps.irs.gov
Inman FoundationAustin, TX1$5,000$5,000Center for Excellence in EducationEducationapps.irs.gov
Integra Foundation IncPrinceton, NJ1$5,000$5,000Center for Excellence in EducationContribution providedapps.irs.gov
The Ralph M Parsons FoundationLos Angeles, CA1$5,000$5,000Center for Excellence in EducationFor general supportapps.irs.gov
Valiant Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN1$5,000$5,000Center for Excellence in EducationGeneralapps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA36$4,015$780Amazon Conservation TeamGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Foley Hoag FoundationWilmington, DE1$4,000$4,000Pink Space TheoryGeneral Operating Supportapps.irs.gov
The Erkiletian Family FoundationArlington, VA1$4,000$4,000Amazon Conservation TeamTo protect tropical forests and strengthen traditional culture.apps.irs.gov
Hawley Family FoundationGolden, CO1$3,000$3,000Amazon Conservation TeamTo Help Indiginous and other local communities to protect tropical forests and strengthen traditional cultureapps.irs.gov
Teamup Charitable FoundationWilmington, DE1$3,000$3,000National Society of Black EngineersGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationNew York, NY3$2,570$2,450Center for Excellence in EducationMatching contribution (general operating support)apps.irs.gov
McKinstry Charitable FoundationSeattle, WA1$2,500$2,500National Society of Black EngineersRacial Justiceapps.irs.gov
Kenneth G and Diana Moon Adams FoundationBartlesville, OK1$2,000$2,000Center for Excellence in EducationSupportapps.irs.gov
The Christopher Reynolds Foundation IncSea Girt, NJ1$2,000$2,000Earth Viability CenterGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Michael and Lori Milken Family FoundationSanta Monica, CA1$2,000$2,000Center for Excellence in EducationPreschool - 12th grade programsapps.irs.gov
Wild Woods FoundationPearl River, NY1$2,000$2,000Amazon Conservation TeamGeneraloperationsapps.irs.gov
Equitable Foundation IncNew York, NY1$1,000$1,000Amazon Conservation TeamGeneral contributionapps.irs.gov
Shaotran Family FoundationMountain View, CA1$1,000$1,000Center for Excellence in Educationgeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Texas Instruments FoundationDallas, TX1$1,000$1,000American Society of Naval EngineersDonations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."apps.irs.gov
The Northrop Grumman FoundationFalls Church, VA1$1,000$1,000Center for Excellence in EducationGeneral operating grants & matching gifts.apps.irs.gov
Shentel FoundationEdinburg, VA1$518$518Charlottesville Women in TechGeneral Charitable Supportapps.irs.gov
American Woodmark Foundation IncWinchester, VA1$500$500Ashburn Youth RoboticsSupport the purchase of a motor or other materials for the ftc team system overload robotics teamapps.irs.gov
Timken Co Charitable & Educational FundNorth Canton, OH1$500$500Center for Excellence in EducationGeneral Operationsapps.irs.gov
Doty Family FoundationNew York, NY1$300$300Center for Excellence in EducationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Verizon FoundationBasking Ridge, NJ2$200$100Center for Excellence in EducationOther civic / communityapps.irs.gov
Vemireddy Charitable Foundation Rekha VemireddyWinchester, MA1$100$100Center for Excellence in EducationEducation, stemapps.irs.gov
American Express FoundationNew York, NY1$44$44Amazon Conservation TeamGeneral supportapps.irs.gov

Largest grants

FoundationRecipientRecipient locationPurposeAmountSource
The Schmidt Family FoundationFisheye Collaborative IncArlington, VAOcean stewardship and research$1,023,000apps.irs.gov
Kissick Family FoundationOcean VisionsLeesburg, VAContribution$750,000apps.irs.gov
The Schmidt Family FoundationOcean Visions IncLeesburg, VAOcean stewardship and research$400,000apps.irs.gov
Cameron Family FoundationAmazon Conservation TeamFalls Church, VAGeneral support$300,000apps.irs.gov
TBL Charitable FoundationCenter for Excellence in EducationMcLean, VAThe center seeks high achieving high school and university students from diverse economic and cultural backgrounds to further develop their mathematical and scientific skills.$275,000apps.irs.gov
Builders Vision FoundationOcean Visions IncLeesburg, VAto build infrastructure to support the removal of carbon dioxide from the oceans$225,000apps.irs.gov
Gates FoundationNational Council of Teachers of Mathematics-IncorporatedReston, VAK-12 education$218,569apps.irs.gov
Frances & Benjamin Benenson Foundation IncAmazon Conservation TeamFalls Church, VAGeneral support$200,000apps.irs.gov
Ann Theodore Foundation Amy B Naughton TrusteeNational Society of Black EngineersAlexandria, VATo invest in the future education of black engineers.$150,000apps.irs.gov
Bechtel Group FoundationNational Society of Black EngineersAlexandria, VASocial services$125,000apps.irs.gov
Charles Stewart Mott FoundationAmazon Conservation TeamFalls Church, VATo provide modern solar kits to remote communities in the Colombian and Peruvian Amazon and begin discussing universal renewable electrical energy in the country's isolated zone.$100,000apps.irs.gov
The Liz Claiborne & Art Ortenberg FoundationAmazon Conservation TeamFalls Church, VACommunity patrols & species monitoring, eastern guiana shield (year 1 of 2)$100,000apps.irs.gov
The Heising-Simons FoundationNational Society of Black PhysicistsArlington, VAFor the nsbp/national society of hispanic physicists 2024-2026 student leadership development summits$79,000apps.irs.gov
Indira FoundationCenter for Excellence in EducationMcLean, VATuition expense for 7 students to attend 2025 rsi at mit$61,000apps.irs.gov
Air Products FoundationNational Society of Black EngineersAlexandria, VA2025 air products contribution to nsbe$60,000apps.irs.gov
Allegis Group Foundation IncSociety of American Military Engineers FoundationAlexandria, VAGeneral use$52,180apps.irs.gov
Ann & Gordon Getty FoundationAmazon Conservation TeamFalls Church, VATo carry out specific charitable, educational, and cultural projects$50,000apps.irs.gov
Federico and Elvia Faggin Foundation IncCedar Creek InstituteEarlysville, VAPublic$50,000apps.irs.gov
Paulson Family FoundationCenter for Excellence in EducationMcLean, VATo support the Center in seeking high achieving high school and university students from diverse economic and cultural backgrounds to further develop their mathematical and scientific skills$50,000apps.irs.gov
Aptiv Foundation IncNational Society of Black EngineersAlexandria, VAFunding for fellows program, student scholarships, and annual convention$40,000apps.irs.gov
The Overbrook FoundationAmazon Conservation TeamFalls Church, VASafeguarding Forests of Isolated Tribes and Restoring Ecosystems$35,000apps.irs.gov
Way Foundation IncPallet FoundationAlexandria, VAEnvironmental Research, Industry Growth, and Workforce development$30,000apps.irs.gov
Akamai Foundation IncCenter for Excellence in EducationMcLean, VASTEM Teacher Enrichment Program and STEM Student Lyceums$25,000apps.irs.gov
Edward T Bedford Foundation Bessemer Trust Company of FloridaCenter for Excellence in EducationMcLean, VAOperational$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Fund for Strategic InnovationSociety for Industrial Microbiology and BiotechnologyFairfax, VAQualified sponsorship of simb annual meeting & symposium on biomaterials, fuels and chemicals$25,000apps.irs.gov
Zhu Family Foundation IncCenter for Excellence in EducationMcLean, VARSI Summer Camp$20,000apps.irs.gov
Zhu Family Foundation IncCenter for Excellence in EducationMcLean, VAGeneral & Unrestricted$20,000apps.irs.gov
The Frank de Angeli Family FoundationMeadowview Biological Research StationWoodford, VAGeneral & Unrestricted$20,000apps.irs.gov
Radhika & Ambarish Malpani Foundation IncOcean Visions IncLeesburg, VAGeneral & Unrestricted$20,000apps.irs.gov
Robert L Zangrillo Family Foundation IncAmazon Conservation TeamFalls Church, VAThe amazon conservation team partners with indigenous and other local communities to protect tropical forests and strengthen traditional culture.$15,000apps.irs.gov
Analog Devices FoundationNational Society of Black EngineersAlexandria, VAGeneral support$11,000apps.irs.gov
The Blackhorse FoundationCenter for Excellence in EducationMcLean, VACharitable$10,000apps.irs.gov
American Tower Corporation Foundation IncNational Society of Black EngineersAlexandria, VAGeneral purpose$10,000apps.irs.gov
Inman FoundationCenter for Excellence in EducationMcLean, VAEducation$5,000apps.irs.gov
Integra Foundation IncCenter for Excellence in EducationMcLean, VAContribution provided$5,000apps.irs.gov
Valiant Foundation IncCenter for Excellence in EducationMcLean, VAGeneral$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Ralph M Parsons FoundationCenter for Excellence in EducationMcLean, VAFor general support$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Erkiletian Family FoundationAmazon Conservation TeamFalls Church, VATo protect tropical forests and strengthen traditional culture.$4,000apps.irs.gov
Foley Hoag FoundationPink Space TheoryWoodbridge, VAGeneral Operating Support$4,000apps.irs.gov
Hawley Family FoundationAmazon Conservation TeamFalls Church, VATo Help Indiginous and other local communities to protect tropical forests and strengthen traditional culture$3,000apps.irs.gov
Teamup Charitable FoundationNational Society of Black EngineersAlexandria, VAGeneral & Unrestricted$3,000apps.irs.gov
McKinstry Charitable FoundationNational Society of Black EngineersAlexandria, VARacial Justice$2,500apps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationCenter for Excellence in EducationMcLean, VAMatching contribution (general operating support)$2,450apps.irs.gov
Wild Woods FoundationAmazon Conservation TeamFalls Church, VAGeneraloperations$2,000apps.irs.gov
Kenneth G and Diana Moon Adams FoundationCenter for Excellence in EducationMcLean, VASupport$2,000apps.irs.gov
The Michael and Lori Milken Family FoundationCenter for Excellence in EducationMcLean, VAPreschool - 12th grade programs$2,000apps.irs.gov
The Christopher Reynolds Foundation IncEarth Viability CenterNorfolk, VAGeneral support$2,000apps.irs.gov
Akamai Foundation IncNational Society of Black EngineersAlexandria, VANSBE Summer Engineering Experience for Kids (SEEK)$2,000apps.irs.gov
The Overbrook FoundationAmazon Conservation TeamFalls Church, VATo Protect Tropical Forests and Strengthen Traditional Culture$1,055apps.irs.gov
Equitable Foundation IncAmazon Conservation TeamFalls Church, VAGeneral contribution$1,000apps.irs.gov
Texas Instruments FoundationAmerican Society of Naval EngineersAlexandria, VADonations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."$1,000apps.irs.gov
Shaotran Family FoundationCenter for Excellence in EducationMcLean, VAgeneral support$1,000apps.irs.gov
The Northrop Grumman FoundationCenter for Excellence in EducationMcLean, VAGeneral operating grants & matching gifts.$1,000apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationAmazon Conservation TeamFalls Church, VAGeneral support$780apps.irs.gov
Shentel FoundationCharlottesville Women in TechCharlottesville, VAGeneral Charitable Support$518apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCenter for Excellence in EducationMcLean, VAGeneral support$508apps.irs.gov
American Woodmark Foundation IncAshburn Youth RoboticsBroadlands, VASupport the purchase of a motor or other materials for the ftc team system overload robotics team$500apps.irs.gov
Timken Co Charitable & Educational FundCenter for Excellence in EducationMC Lean, VAGeneral Operations$500apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationAthena Rapid Response Innovation LabAlexandria, VAGeneral support$373apps.irs.gov
Doty Family FoundationCenter for Excellence in EducationMcLean, VAGeneral support$300apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationNational Society of Black EngineersAlexandria, VAGeneral support$297apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationThe National Council of Teachers of Mathematics-Incorporated-Reston, VAGeneral support$288apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationNorthern Virginia Astronomy ClubOakton, VAGeneral support$228apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCenter for Cyber Safety and EducationAlexandria, VAGeneral support$143apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationMeadowview Biological Research StationWoodford, VAGeneral support$143apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationIntentional Innovation Foundation IncNewport News, VAGeneral support$134apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSociety for Birth Defects Research and PreventionReston, VAGeneral support$131apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationThe Washington DC Area Marine Aquarist SocietyReston, VAGeneral support$112apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSociety of American Military Engineers FoundationAlexandria, VAGeneral support$102apps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationAmazon Conservation TeamFalls Church, VAMatching contribution (general operating support)$100apps.irs.gov
Vemireddy Charitable Foundation Rekha VemireddyCenter for Excellence in EducationMcLean, VAEducation, stem$100apps.irs.gov
Verizon FoundationCenter for Excellence in EducationMcLean, VAOther civic / community$100apps.irs.gov
Verizon FoundationWWBBCAlexandria, VAOther civic / community$100apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCharlottesville Women in TechCharlottesville, VAGeneral support$74apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationGlobal Education Energy EnvironmentLake Frederick, VAGeneral support$71apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationHacksburgBlacksburg, VAGeneral support$69apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCivil and Environmental Engineering Visiting Council IncNorfolk, VAGeneral support$67apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationPink Space TheoryWoodbridge, VAGeneral support$55apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationWarpstock CorporationLeesburg, VAGeneral support$53apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationFoundation of the Flora of Virginia Project IncRichmond, VAGeneral support$45apps.irs.gov
American Express FoundationAmazon Conservation TeamFalls Church, VAGeneral support$44apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationInternational Society for Computational Biology IncLeesburg, VAGeneral support$43apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationNational Society of Black PhysicistsArlington, VAGeneral support$32apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationRadio Technical Commission for Maritime ServicesArlington, VAGeneral support$31apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationWatson Institute for Scientific Engineering ResearchArlington, VAGeneral support$31apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationKorean-American Scientists and Engineers Association IncVienna, VAGeneral support$30apps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationNational Society of Black EngineersAlexandria, VAMatching contribution (general operating support)$20apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationMcGrail FoundationLynchburg, VAGeneral support$19apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationWomen Improving Science and EngineeringBristol, VAGeneral support$19apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationAmerican Society of Naval EngineersAlexandria, VAGeneral support$18apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationHackrva LabsRichmond, VAGeneral support$17apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationJosephine Porter Institute for Applied Bio-Dynamics IncFloyd, VAGeneral support$16apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationMuseum of Science FictionAlexandria, VAGeneral support$16apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationOpenorCharlottesville, VAGeneral support$16apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationReimagine ScienceAnnandale, VAGeneral support$16apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationAerospace States Association IncAlexandria, VAGeneral support$11apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationIetf TrustReston, VAGeneral support$11apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationNational Association of Biology Teachers IncWarrenton, VAGeneral support$11apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSociety for Industrial Microbiology and BiotechnologyFairfax, VAGeneral support$5apps.irs.gov

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