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Virginia foundations

There are 4,545 foundations and grantmaking organizations in Virginia. Combined, these Virginian foundations employ 2,009 people, earn more than $5 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $26 billion.
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Types of foundations in Virginia

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
3,394
 
$2,378,703,203
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
495
 
$1,995,131,333
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
 
142
 
$21,352,510
Community foundations
 
125
 
$385,308,741
Corporate foundations
 
53
 
$520,729,100
Organizations supporting a single foundation
 
23
 
$6,946,925
Foundation alliances and advocates
 
9
 
$2,157,626
Foundation professional societies
 
8
 
$5,783,663
Foundation technical and management assistance providers
 
4
 
$0
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Foundations by major Virginia cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Washington DC
 
1,995
 
$3,073,514,910
Virginia Beach
 
765
 
$341,562,442
Richmond
 
764
 
$622,927,026
Charlottesville
 
225
 
$267,566,352
Roanoke
 
168
 
$75,254,523
Lynchburg
 
98
 
$52,084,893
Blacksburg
 
70
 
$17,600,698
Winchester
 
66
 
$7,518,525
Harrisonburg
 
48
 
$20,106,269
Kingsport, TN
 
46
 
$47,240,277
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Job trends for Virginia foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
2,456
1-10
 
161
11-25
 
16
26-100
 
18
101 to 1,000
 
3
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of foundations in Virginia

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
2,050
$250k to $1M
 
424
$1M to $5M
 
250
$5M to $25M
 
99
$25M to $100M
 
16
$100M+
 
6
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Directory of foundations in Virginia

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1-20 of 4,545

United Way of the National Capital Area (UWNCA)

United Way of the National Capital Area (United Way NCA) works to create a thriving community where adults and children have access to excellent schools, good health, safe neighborhoods and jobs that pay a livable wage.
Revenue
$19.2m
Assets
$48.8m
Employees
48
EIN
53-0234290
IRS type
501(c)(3)

America's Charities (AC)

America's Charities focuses on employee giving and engagement, also known as workplace giving. They provide a wide range of fundraising solutions to help nonprofits expand their reach and diversify their revenue streams.
Revenue
$57.0m
Assets
$28.0m
Employees
52
EIN
54-1517707
IRS type
501(c)(3)

CHC Creating Healthier Communities

At Community Health Charities, they work to help donors reach out to support the health causes and charities most important to them, and they help employees bring home the most compassionate services and trusted information of their member charities.
Revenue
$17.4m
Assets
$19.2m
Employees
46
EIN
13-6167225
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia (CFNOVA)

Community Foundation for Northern Virginia's mission is to grow philanthropy to help meet the most critical needs of the community.
Revenue
$18.6m
Assets
$118.7m
Employees
14
EIN
51-0232459
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United Way Worldwide

United Way Worldwide is working to create a better region for everyone. They are creating change that gets to the heart of the matter. Their mission is to improve lives and build community by engaging individuals and mobilizing collective action.
Revenue
$72.4m
Assets
$68.0m
Employees
245
EIN
13-1635294
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Karlgaard Family Foundation

Karlgaard Family Foundation funds scholarships, teaching awards, and general use. Made eight grants last year. Located in Great Falls, VA.
Revenue
$15.6m
Assets
$32.8m
Employees
0
EIN
31-1810538
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Orange Crimson Foundation

The Orange Crimson Foundation is a private foundation that made 22 grants last year. Grantees include The Reach (Kennedy Center). Trustees are Daniel D'aniello, Gayle D'aniello. It is located in Washington, DC.
Revenue
$6.3m
Assets
$158.8m
Employees
0
EIN
46-1233894
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bedford Falls Foundation

The Bedford Falls Foundation is a private foundation located in Washington, D.C. It made 17 grants last year to organizations such as the University Of Maryland Baltimore Foundation Inc.
Revenue
$105.2m
Assets
$176.5m
Employees
0
EIN
52-6834462
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region

Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region makes philanthropy easy and strategic, managing charitable funds, convening leaders, and supporting students through scholarships.
Revenue
$9.4m
Assets
$64.4m
Employees
6
EIN
54-1843987
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Capital One Foundation

The Capital One Foundation is a corporate foundation that focuses on teachers college. It partners with 13 community colleges engaged in various efforts to improve outcomes for their students. The foundation made 13 grants last year.
Revenue
$206.3m
Assets
$327.8m
Employees
0
EIN
11-3276603
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Connected Giving Foundation

The Connected Giving Foundation supports and carries out the mission of the Internet Society, which is to promote and develop the internet as a global technical infrastructure and resource. It is located in Reston, VA.
Revenue
$5.6m
Assets
$69.7m
Employees
0
EIN
84-3558614
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Susan Lynde Duval Phipps Foundation

Private foundation in VA aiding humanitarian, climate, and community crises, animal welfare, and advanced illness care. 17 grants issued last year.
Revenue
$7.5m
Assets
$13.6m
Employees
0
EIN
54-2015359
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Arhant Social Foundation

The Arhant Social Foundation funds education in slum areas of India, supporting literacy and well-being through grants to various organizations.
Revenue
$221.0m
Assets
$229.2m
Employees
0
EIN
54-1973018
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Arlington Community Foundation

The Arlington Community Foundation stewards charitable giving, connects partners, funds scholarships and grants, and advances deep affordability strategies to expand opportunity and prevent displacement.
Revenue
$16.5m
Assets
$50.6m
Employees
8
EIN
54-1602838
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Claude Moore Charitable Foundation

The Claude Moore Charitable Foundation is an organization recognized for instigating programs and partnerships aimed at increasing academic competence and encouraging leadership abilities, with an emphasis on the underprivileged.
Revenue
$23.1m
Assets
$228.4m
Employees
17
EIN
52-1558571
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United Charitable

United Charitable is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. They aim to support those who want to help others, whether through charitable giving (with Donor-Advised Funds), or by starting charitable programs (with Fiscally Sponsored Programs).
Revenue
$19.7m
Assets
$186.8m
Employees
32
EIN
20-4286082
IRS type
501(c)(3)

David Bruce Smith Foundation

The David Bruce Smith Foundation is a private foundation located in Arlington, VA. The foundation primarily funds donations and made five grants last year. Grantees include Charles E Smith Life Communities Hebrew Home Of Greater Washington and others.
Revenue
$10.6m
Assets
$19.6m
Employees
0
EIN
46-4159215
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sterling Foundation Management

Sterling Foundation Management is a Reston, VA firm providing turnkey foundation management, compliance, grant support, and leading Secondary Planning Services for Charitable Remainder Trusts.
Revenue
$12.8m
Assets
$20.9m
Employees
0
EIN
38-6091368
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Pedersen Foundation

The Pedersen Family Foundation is a private foundation that made 12 grants last year. It is supported by George Marilyn Pedersen and located in Herndon, VA. Grantees include Saint Francis Neighborhood Center.
Revenue
$12.1m
Assets
$238.9m
Employees
0
EIN
47-1188416
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Kimmy Duong Foundation

The Kimmy Duong Foundation is a private foundation that primarily funds scholarships and charitable grants. Last year, it made five grants to organizations such as the Umd-University Of Maryland. It is located in Reston, VA.
Revenue
$8.2m
Assets
$17.4m
Employees
0
EIN
47-3807156
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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