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Who funds social science in Virginia: 65 foundations, $11.9 million in grants

65 private foundations paid 104 grants totaling $11,854,109 to social science nonprofits in Virginia, in each foundation's latest Form 990-PF return, filed with the IRS from 2024 to 2026. The largest funder is Gates Foundation, with $4,573,865 in 7 grants.

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Cause
Social science
Recipients in
Virginia
Foundations
65
Grants
104
Total granted
$11,854,109

Foundations that funded social science in Virginia

Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.

FoundationBased inGrantsTotalLargest grantLargest grant toPurposeSource
Gates FoundationSeattle, WA7$4,573,865$1,371,443American Institutes for Research in the Behavioral SciencesPostsecondary educationapps.irs.gov
John Templeton FoundationWest Conshohocken, PA4$2,859,885$2,176,681Atlas Economic Research FoundationEase of employment, livelihood, and formalityapps.irs.gov
Sarah Scaife Foundation IncorporatedPittsburgh, PA5$1,180,000$450,000Atlas Economic Research FoundationGeneral operating and program supportapps.irs.gov
Laura and John Arnold FoundationHouston, TX2$455,000$230,000American Conservative Union FoundationTo recruit an individual to lead grantee's prosecutors and law enforcement advisory council on a full-time basis.apps.irs.gov
Smith Richardson Foundation IncGreensboro, NC2$300,000$200,000American Institutes for Research in the Behavioral SciencesGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
John William Pope FoundationRaleigh, NC3$295,000$120,000Mercatus CenterUnrestricted grantapps.irs.gov
The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Fund for Strategic InnovationPalo Alto, CA1$250,000$250,000Mercatus Center IncTo provide support for emergent ventures africa and the caribbeanapps.irs.gov
The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI2$225,000$175,000Mercatus Center IncTo support a free enterprise conferenceapps.irs.gov
William T Grant Foundation IncNew York, NY1$211,588$211,588American Institutes for Research in the Behavioral SciencesA study on the corequisite model in the kentucky community and technical college system (kctcs)apps.irs.gov
Beth and Ravenel Curry FoundationErie, PA1$200,000$200,000Mercatus CenterEmerging scholars programapps.irs.gov
Donna and Jim Stephenson FoundationPonte Vedra Beach, FL1$150,000$150,000Americans for Prosperity FoundationSolution-based education programsapps.irs.gov
Everlasting Private Foundation Co Annie MH ChanCupertino, CA1$150,000$150,000American Conservative Union FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Moran FoundationLas Vegas, NV1$128,539$128,539Population Research InstituteEducational/ humanitarianapps.irs.gov
Charles Stewart Mott FoundationFlint, MI2$124,848$75,000American Institutes for Research in Behavioral SciencesTo collect and disseminate promising practices for afterschool practitioners.apps.irs.gov
JP Humphreys FoundationJoplin, MO1$100,000$100,000Mercatus CenterGeneral Administrationapps.irs.gov
Houston Endowment IncHouston, TX1$82,500$82,500American Institutes for Research in the Behavioral SciencesProject Support for a Landscape Scan of English Language Education Services for Adults with Limited English Proficiency in the Greater Houston Areaapps.irs.gov
The William H Donner Foundation IncTarrytown, NY1$77,000$77,000International Freedom Educational FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Allegheny FoundationPittsburgh, PA1$50,000$50,000Mercatus Center IncProgram supportapps.irs.gov
The George Edward Durell FoundationWesterville, OH1$50,000$50,000Mercatus CenterSupport academic fellowship programsapps.irs.gov
Wells Fargo FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$50,000$50,000Virginia Council On Economic EducationBridging Gaps, Building Futures: Expanding Student Financial Literacyapps.irs.gov
The Belk FoundationCharlotte, NC1$49,605$49,605American Institutes for Research in the Behavioral SciencesProgram support for the dissemination across nc of a research-practice partnership examining the academic recovery of students through tutoring and summer school programs in guilford county schools anapps.irs.gov
Oro Loma FoundationLos Angeles, CA1$30,000$30,000American Anthropological AssociationGeneral contributionapps.irs.gov
SKH Foundation IncNew York, NY1$30,000$30,000Mercatus CenterAims to be the world's university source for market oriented ideas, bridging the gap between academic concepts and real-world problems.apps.irs.gov
The Brinson FoundationChicago, IL1$30,000$30,000Mercatus CenterF.a. hayek program for advanced study in philosophy, politics, and economicsapps.irs.gov
The Armstrong FoundationFort Worth, TX1$28,000$28,000Mercatus CenterEducationapps.irs.gov
The Giving Bee Family FoundationWilmington, DE1$25,000$25,000Mercatus Center IncGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Heising-Simons FoundationLos Altos, CA1$20,000$20,000American Institutes for Research in the Behavioral SciencesTo support the california collaborative on district reform ousd meeting on mll reading instructionapps.irs.gov
Mary's FoundationTremont, IL1$12,000$12,000Population Research InstituteCharitableapps.irs.gov
Double 4 FoundationCasper, WY1$10,000$10,000Americans for Prosperity FoundationEducation of citizens about economic policy and a return of federal government to its constitutional limitsapps.irs.gov
Guilford FoundationRichmond, VA1$10,000$10,000Virginia Council On Economic EducationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
National School Choice Awareness Foundation IncAventura, FL1$10,000$10,000Americans for Prosperity FoundationSupport education awareness eventsapps.irs.gov
The Rose Flaum FoundationLake Worth, FL1$10,000$10,000Hollins Communication Research InstituteSee statement aapps.irs.gov
MCP Charitable FoundationWisconsin Rapids, WI2$7,080$5,080Americans for Prosperity FoundationOperationsapps.irs.gov
Henry M Staley Declaration of Charit Trust D/b/a Staley Family FoundationSpringfield, IL1$7,000$7,000Mercatus CenterSupportapps.irs.gov
Forward VisionSaratoga Springs, NY1$5,000$5,000Mercatus CenterSupport for the new program on pluralism and civil engagement.apps.irs.gov
James Deering Danielson FoundationChicago, IL1$5,000$5,000Atlas Economic Research FoundationEducationalapps.irs.gov
Jeanne and Glenn Easton FoundationReston, VA1$5,000$5,000American Conservative Union FoundationGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
The JM Kaplan Fund IncNew York, NY1$5,000$5,000American Society of Overseas ResearchPost-flood cultural protection and recovery in libyaapps.irs.gov
The Old Stones Foundation IncStamford, CT1$5,000$5,000Mercatus Center IncDonationapps.irs.gov
Excelsior Foundation 009126-000Wilmington, DE1$4,000$4,000Atlas Economic Research FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Woodford FoundationColorado Springs, CO2$3,500$2,500Atlas Economic Research FoundationGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Joy C Hinson-Rider FoundationKalamazoo, MI1$3,000$3,000Negative Population GrowthOperating supportapps.irs.gov
Catherine S Connolly TrustOrlando, FL1$2,767$2,767Negative Population Growth IncGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Virginia Outdoor Adventure IncVirginia Beach, VA1$2,500$2,500Martin Luther King Family Life CenterMartin luther king family life centerapps.irs.gov
Rafael Madan & Lilian Casas FoundationOakton, VA1$2,200$2,200Population Research InstituteThe foundations charitable activities consisted of donations made to various roman catholic church organizations and affiliated or other charitable organizations.apps.irs.gov
Bailey Family Foundation IncVero Beach, FL1$2,000$2,000Mercatus Center IncCharitable purposesapps.irs.gov
Chiavacci Family FoundationCoral Gables, FL1$2,000$2,000Americans for Prosperity FoundationGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Stephanie & Lawrence Flinn Jrcharitable TrustRye, NY1$2,000$2,000Negative Population Growth IncAll contributions are for the general support of the 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations.apps.irs.gov
Vontier FoundationRaleigh, NC1$2,000$2,000Actively Caring for PeopleGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA18$1,587$332Population Research Institute IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Hayden FoundationWilliamsburg, MI2$1,500$1,000Mercatus CenterGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Wetmore Family Foundation-CmaSt Petersburg, FL1$1,211$1,211Mercatus CenterGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Brickell Family FoundationReston, VA1$1,000$1,000American Conservative Union Foundation IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Beach FoundationWest Conshohocken, PA1$1,000$1,000Mercatus CenterGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
The Eucharist FoundationWilmington, DE1$1,000$1,000Population Research Institute IncGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Corpus Christi Foundation IncOwings Mills, MD1$935$935Population Research InstituteGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Sacred Heart Trust FoundationWaverly, PA1$639$639Population Research InstituteGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
James W Garvey Family Charitable TrustWichita, KS1$500$500Americans for Prosperity FoundationOperating fund for other public charityapps.irs.gov
The Roemisch Family FoundationWilloughby Hills, OH1$500$500Mercatus CenterGeneralapps.irs.gov
The Willow Pond FoundationFitzpatrick, AL1$500$500Mercatus CenterCharitable purposes within meaning of code sec (c)apps.irs.gov
Usher Family FoundationBonita Springs, FL1$300$300Population Research Instituteexempt function of charityapps.irs.gov
Simkiss Family FoundationNewtown Square, PA1$250$250Mercatus CenterGeneralapps.irs.gov
Whitaker FoundationSnoqualmie, WA1$250$250Mercatus CenterTo provide support to exempt organizationapps.irs.gov
Texas Instruments FoundationDallas, TX1$50$50Mercatus Center IncDonations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."apps.irs.gov
Cousineau Family CharityBloomfield Hills, MI1$10$10Population Research InstituteCash donation to enrich the lives of othersapps.irs.gov

Largest grants

FoundationRecipientRecipient locationPurposeAmountSource
John Templeton FoundationAtlas Economic Research FoundationArlington, VAEase of employment, livelihood, and formality$2,176,681apps.irs.gov
Gates FoundationAmerican Institutes for Research in the Behavioral SciencesArlington, VAPostsecondary education$1,371,443apps.irs.gov
Gates FoundationAmerican Institutes for Research in the Behavioral SciencesArlington, VAK-12 education$1,040,000apps.irs.gov
Gates FoundationAmerican Institutes for Research in the Behavioral SciencesArlington, VAPostsecondary education$678,669apps.irs.gov
Gates FoundationAmerican Institutes for Research in the Behavioral SciencesArlington, VAGlobal education$565,246apps.irs.gov
Gates FoundationAmerican Institutes for Research in the Behavioral SciencesArlington, VAGlobal education$544,677apps.irs.gov
Sarah Scaife Foundation IncorporatedAtlas Economic Research FoundationArlington, VAGeneral operating and program support$450,000apps.irs.gov
John Templeton FoundationAtlas Economic Research FoundationArlington, VAHuman dignity & freedom$408,204apps.irs.gov
Sarah Scaife Foundation IncorporatedMercatus Center IncArlington, VAGeneral operating support$350,000apps.irs.gov
Gates FoundationAmerican Institutes for Research in the Behavioral SciencesArlington, VAK-12 education; washington state education and human service needs$278,004apps.irs.gov
The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Fund for Strategic InnovationMercatus Center IncArlington, VATo provide support for emergent ventures africa and the caribbean$250,000apps.irs.gov
John Templeton FoundationMercatus Center IncArlington, VAUnderstanding & teaching the foundations of community resilience & benefits of freedom$250,000apps.irs.gov
Laura and John Arnold FoundationAmerican Conservative Union FoundationAlexandria, VATo recruit an individual to lead grantee's prosecutors and law enforcement advisory council on a full-time basis.$230,000apps.irs.gov
Laura and John Arnold FoundationMercatus Center IncArlington, VATo conduct and publish new research into land use and permitting reforms, with the goal of addressing the housing supply shortage in the united states and creating more opportunities for housing produ$225,000apps.irs.gov
William T Grant Foundation IncAmerican Institutes for Research in the Behavioral SciencesArlington, VAA study on the corequisite model in the kentucky community and technical college system (kctcs)$211,588apps.irs.gov
Smith Richardson Foundation IncAmerican Institutes for Research in the Behavioral SciencesArlington, VAGeneral operating support$200,000apps.irs.gov
Beth and Ravenel Curry FoundationMercatus CenterArlington, VAEmerging scholars program$200,000apps.irs.gov
The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation IncMercatus Center IncArlington, VATo support a free enterprise conference$175,000apps.irs.gov
Sarah Scaife Foundation IncorporatedInternational Freedom Educational FoundationMcLean, VAEconomic and financial security program$160,000apps.irs.gov
Everlasting Private Foundation Co Annie MH ChanAmerican Conservative Union FoundationAlexandria, VAGeneral support$150,000apps.irs.gov
Donna and Jim Stephenson FoundationAmericans for Prosperity FoundationArlington, VASolution-based education programs$150,000apps.irs.gov
The Moran FoundationPopulation Research InstituteFront Royal, VAEducational/ humanitarian$128,539apps.irs.gov
Sarah Scaife Foundation IncorporatedAtlas Economic Research FoundationArlington, VAPrague security studies institute$120,000apps.irs.gov
John William Pope FoundationMercatus CenterArlington, VAUnrestricted grant$120,000apps.irs.gov
John William Pope FoundationMercatus CenterArlington, VARestricted - future of freedom initiative$100,000apps.irs.gov
JP Humphreys FoundationMercatus CenterArlington, VAGeneral Administration$100,000apps.irs.gov
Smith Richardson Foundation IncMercatus Center IncArlington, VAGeneral operating support$100,000apps.irs.gov
Sarah Scaife Foundation IncorporatedMercatus Center IncArlington, VAAdam smith program at george mason university$100,000apps.irs.gov
Gates FoundationAmerican Institutes for Research in the Behavioral SciencesArlington, VAK-12 education$95,826apps.irs.gov
Houston Endowment IncAmerican Institutes for Research in the Behavioral SciencesArlington, VAProject Support for a Landscape Scan of English Language Education Services for Adults with Limited English Proficiency in the Greater Houston Area$82,500apps.irs.gov
The William H Donner Foundation IncInternational Freedom Educational FoundationMcLean, VAGeneral support$77,000apps.irs.gov
Charles Stewart Mott FoundationAmerican Institutes for Research in Behavioral SciencesArlington, VATo collect and disseminate promising practices for afterschool practitioners.$75,000apps.irs.gov
John William Pope FoundationMercatus CenterArlington, VARestricted - brickell conference and activities$75,000apps.irs.gov
The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation IncAtlas Economic Research FoundationArlington, VATo support U.S. free enterprise organizations and related programs$50,000apps.irs.gov
The George Edward Durell FoundationMercatus CenterArlington, VASupport academic fellowship programs$50,000apps.irs.gov
Allegheny FoundationMercatus Center IncArlington, VAProgram support$50,000apps.irs.gov
Wells Fargo FoundationVirginia Council On Economic EducationRichmond, VABridging Gaps, Building Futures: Expanding Student Financial Literacy$50,000apps.irs.gov
Charles Stewart Mott FoundationAmerican Institutes for Research in Behavioral SciencesArlington, VATo explore how 21st Century Community Learning Centers quality improvement systems support students and families through coordinated service delivery systems.$49,848apps.irs.gov
The Belk FoundationAmerican Institutes for Research in the Behavioral SciencesArlington, VAProgram support for the dissemination across nc of a research-practice partnership examining the academic recovery of students through tutoring and summer school programs in guilford county schools an$49,605apps.irs.gov
Oro Loma FoundationAmerican Anthropological AssociationArlington, VAGeneral contribution$30,000apps.irs.gov
SKH Foundation IncMercatus CenterArlington, VAAims to be the world's university source for market oriented ideas, bridging the gap between academic concepts and real-world problems.$30,000apps.irs.gov
The Brinson FoundationMercatus CenterArlington, VAF.a. hayek program for advanced study in philosophy, politics, and economics$30,000apps.irs.gov
The Armstrong FoundationMercatus CenterArlington, VAEducation$28,000apps.irs.gov
John Templeton FoundationAtlas Economic Research FoundationArlington, VAFor the liberty forum & freedom dinner$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Giving Bee Family FoundationMercatus Center IncArlington, VAGeneral & Unrestricted$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Heising-Simons FoundationAmerican Institutes for Research in the Behavioral SciencesArlington, VATo support the california collaborative on district reform ousd meeting on mll reading instruction$20,000apps.irs.gov
Mary's FoundationPopulation Research InstituteFront Royal, VACharitable$12,000apps.irs.gov
Double 4 FoundationAmericans for Prosperity FoundationArlington, VAEducation of citizens about economic policy and a return of federal government to its constitutional limits$10,000apps.irs.gov
National School Choice Awareness Foundation IncAmericans for Prosperity FoundationArlington, VASupport education awareness events$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Rose Flaum FoundationHollins Communication Research InstituteRoanoke, VASee statement a$10,000apps.irs.gov
Guilford FoundationVirginia Council On Economic EducationRichmond, VAGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Henry M Staley Declaration of Charit Trust D/b/a Staley Family FoundationMercatus CenterArlington, VASupport$7,000apps.irs.gov
MCP Charitable FoundationAmericans for Prosperity FoundationArlington, VAOperations$5,080apps.irs.gov
Jeanne and Glenn Easton FoundationAmerican Conservative Union FoundationAlexandria, VAGeneral operations$5,000apps.irs.gov
The JM Kaplan Fund IncAmerican Society of Overseas ResearchAlexandria, VAPost-flood cultural protection and recovery in libya$5,000apps.irs.gov
James Deering Danielson FoundationAtlas Economic Research FoundationArlington, VAEducational$5,000apps.irs.gov
Forward VisionMercatus CenterArlington, VASupport for the new program on pluralism and civil engagement.$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Old Stones Foundation IncMercatus Center IncArlington, VADonation$5,000apps.irs.gov
Excelsior Foundation 009126-000Atlas Economic Research FoundationArlington, VAGeneral support$4,000apps.irs.gov
Joy C Hinson-Rider FoundationNegative Population GrowthAlexandria, VAOperating support$3,000apps.irs.gov
Catherine S Connolly TrustNegative Population Growth IncAlexandria, VAGeneral operating$2,767apps.irs.gov
Woodford FoundationAtlas Economic Research FoundationArlington, VAGeneral purpose$2,500apps.irs.gov
Virginia Outdoor Adventure IncMartin Luther King Family Life CenterChesapeake, VAMartin luther king family life center$2,500apps.irs.gov
Rafael Madan & Lilian Casas FoundationPopulation Research InstituteFront Royal, VAThe foundations charitable activities consisted of donations made to various roman catholic church organizations and affiliated or other charitable organizations.$2,200apps.irs.gov
Vontier FoundationActively Caring for PeopleNewport, VAGeneral support$2,000apps.irs.gov
Chiavacci Family FoundationAmericans for Prosperity FoundationArlington, VAGeneral purpose$2,000apps.irs.gov
MCP Charitable FoundationAmericans for Prosperity FoundationArlington, VAOperations$2,000apps.irs.gov
Bailey Family Foundation IncMercatus Center IncArlington, VACharitable purposes$2,000apps.irs.gov
Stephanie & Lawrence Flinn Jrcharitable TrustNegative Population Growth IncAlexandria, VAAll contributions are for the general support of the 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations.$2,000apps.irs.gov
Wetmore Family Foundation-CmaMercatus CenterArlington, VAGeneral operating$1,211apps.irs.gov
Woodford FoundationAmerican Conservative Union FoundationAlexandria, VAGeneral purpose$1,000apps.irs.gov
Brickell Family FoundationAmerican Conservative Union Foundation IncAlexandria, VAGeneral support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Hayden FoundationMercatus CenterArlington, VAGeneral purpose$1,000apps.irs.gov
The Beach FoundationMercatus CenterArlington, VAGeneral fund$1,000apps.irs.gov
The Eucharist FoundationPopulation Research Institute IncFront Royal, VAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000apps.irs.gov
Corpus Christi Foundation IncPopulation Research InstituteFront Royal, VAGeneral support$935apps.irs.gov
Sacred Heart Trust FoundationPopulation Research InstituteFront Royal, VAGeneral support$639apps.irs.gov
James W Garvey Family Charitable TrustAmericans for Prosperity FoundationArlington, VAOperating fund for other public charity$500apps.irs.gov
Hayden FoundationAtlas Economic Research FDNArlington, VAGeneral support$500apps.irs.gov
The Willow Pond FoundationMercatus CenterArlington, VACharitable purposes within meaning of code sec (c)$500apps.irs.gov
The Roemisch Family FoundationMercatus CenterArlington, VAGeneral$500apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationPopulation Research Institute IncFront Royal, VAGeneral support$332apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationAmerican Conservative Union FoundationAlexandria, VAGeneral support$319apps.irs.gov
Usher Family FoundationPopulation Research InstituteFront Royal, VAexempt function of charity$300apps.irs.gov
Simkiss Family FoundationMercatus CenterArlington, VAGeneral$250apps.irs.gov
Whitaker FoundationMercatus CenterArlington, VATo provide support to exempt organization$250apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationMercatus Center IncArlington, VAGeneral support$192apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationAmericans for Prosperity FoundationArlington, VAGeneral support$127apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationWomens Freedom Forum IncMC Lean, VAGeneral support$111apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationNegative Population Growth IncAlexandria, VAGeneral support$92apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationUnited States Geospatial Intelligence FoundationHerndon, VAGeneral support$71apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationHollins Communication Research InstituteRoanoke, VAGeneral support$62apps.irs.gov
Texas Instruments FoundationMercatus Center IncArlington, VADonations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."$50apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationWomens Institute for Science Equity and RaceMechanicsville, VAGeneral support$39apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationNational Association of Black Counselors IncColonial Heights, VAGeneral support$37apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationVirginia Civics Education IncorporatedCulpeper, VAGeneral support$34apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationTriple Nine Society FoundationAlexandria, VAGeneral support$32apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationThe Institute for Global Environmental Strategies IncArlington, VAGeneral support$29apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationVirginia Council On Economic EducationRichmond, VAGeneral support$25apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationAnalemma SocietyGreat Falls, VAGeneral support$24apps.irs.gov

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Updated September 24, 2026. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.