The Bank of Clarke County Foundation
The Bank of Clarke County Foundation is a private foundation based in Berryville, Virginia. The Bank of Clarke’s 2021 annual report says the foundation was launched to address the needs of charities and nonprofits in the bank’s coverage area.
The Bank of Clarke County Foundation at a glance
In short: The Bank of Clarke County Foundation gave $273K across 215 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Virginia. 41% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $272,836
- +18.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 215
- -2.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,269
- +21.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $88
- -99.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 41% first-time grantees (77 of 186, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Bank of Clarke County Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2 E Main St, Berryville, VA 22611
Phone: (800) 650-8723
Website: https://bankofclarke.bank
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Bank of Clarke County Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum ($24K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $103K.
Grant Size Distribution
937 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 937 grants of 937 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went primarily to Virginia recipients (97%); Maryland received 2% and West Virginia 1%. Arizona and the District of Columbia each accounted for 0% as reported. The listed grants include recipients in Berryville, Winchester, Leesburg, Ashburn, and Warrenton, Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 215 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Bank of Clarke County Foundation open to new grantees?
41%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 77 of 186 grantees (41%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $550 repeat.
- 47% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $182K (2021) to $273K (2025). In 2025 it made 215 grants totaling $273K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival Winchester, VA | Apple Blossom | $20,000 |
| National Association of Women Business Owners Fairfax, VA | 2025 Annual Sponsor Donation | $12,500 |
| Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum Winchester, VA | Playful Palette Art Studio Sponsor | $10,000 |
| Westmoreland Davis Memorial Foundation Leesburg, VA | 2025 Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum Winchester, VA | Annual Donation | $8,750 |
| Berryville Main Street Berryville, VA | Public Events Sponsor | $5,000 |
| Clarke County Education Foundation Berryville, VA | Annual donation for gala, golf tourney, and casino night | $5,000 |
| Clarke County Ruritan Berryville, VA | Fairground Upkeep | $5,000 |
| Loudoun Education Foundation Ashburn, VA | Old Ox Rocks Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Love Old Town Warrenton Warrenton, VA | 2025 Gold Sponsor | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $88 | $350,991 | $361,583 | $272,836 | 215 | $361,583 | $316 | $1,617 |
| 2024 | $10,680 | $315,618 | $307,199 | $230,729 | 220 | $307,199 | $314 | $2,225 |
| 2023 | $2,261 | $317,775 | $341,118 | $265,168 | 202 | $338,858 | $359 | $2,148 |
| 2022 | $25,604 | $261,481 | $275,112 | $216,713 | 154 | $272,582 | $259 | $1,308 |
| 2021 | $43,235 | $280,903 | $241,668 | $181,615 | 146 | $214,095 | $350 | $2,061 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bank of Clarke County Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose at launch was to address the needs of charities and nonprofits in its coverage area. Its 2025 grants include sponsorships and donations to organizations involved in community events, education, culture, and health.
Grantees describe their own missions in varied terms. The Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival says it provides the festival to the Winchester community. The Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum says it sparks curiosity and inspires learning through exploration and creative play. The Clarke County Education Foundation says it promotes and expands educational opportunities for students and staff in Clarke County Public Schools.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 215 grants totaling $272,836. Grant amounts ranged from $75 to $20,000, with a median of $500. Notable awards included $20,000 to the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival, $12,500 to the National Association of Women Business Owners, $10,000 to the Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum, and $10,000 to the Westmoreland Davis Memorial Foundation. Other awards included $5,000 to the Clarke County Education Foundation and $5,000 to Sinclair Health Clinic.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Marianne Schmidt as president and director; Brandon Lorey as director; Kathleen Chappell as treasurer and director; and Mary Bruce Glaize as director.
The Bank of Clarke County Foundation is led by Marianne Schmidt, President & Director on every filing since 2024; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marianne Schmidt
President & Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Brandon Lorey
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Kathleen Chappell
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Mary Bruce Glaize
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John Hudson (2021–2023) — President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Bank of Clarke County Foundation
How much does The Bank of Clarke County Foundation give each year?
The Bank of Clarke County Foundation gave $273K across 215 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $231K across 220 grants.
What is The Bank of Clarke County Foundation's typical grant size?
The Bank of Clarke County Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $1,269, across 215 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Bank of Clarke County Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Bank of Clarke County Foundation give grants?
The Bank of Clarke County Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Winchester, VA (83 grants), Berryville, VA (21 grants), Leesburg, VA (19 grants) and Warrenton, VA (11 grants).
Does The Bank of Clarke County Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 7% of The Bank of Clarke County Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 215) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Annual Donation" (18 grants).
Who are The Bank of Clarke County Foundation's largest grantees?
The Bank of Clarke County Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum ($23,750 across 3 grants), Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival ($21,000 across 2 grants) and National Association of Women Business Owners ($12,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Bank of Clarke County Foundation?
The Bank of Clarke County Foundation reported $88 in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $362K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Bank of Clarke County Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose at launch was to address the needs of charities and nonprofits in its coverage area. Its 2025 grants include sponsorships and donations to organizations involved in community events, education, culture, and health. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Bank of Clarke County Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Bank of Clarke County Foundation's EIN?
The Bank of Clarke County Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3570714. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Bank of Clarke County Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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