Virginia Literacy Foundation

Nora Roberts Foundation

Glenn Dale, MD

The Nora Roberts Foundation prioritizes literacy and also funds the arts, children, social justice, and the environment, supporting eligible public-serving nonprofits and programs across the United States, with priority for specified nearby counties and Washington, DC. Typical grants are about $5,000 for local groups and $3,000 for non-local groups; it recommends first-time applicants request $3,000–$5,000. Its 2024 filing says it does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations, though its website describes an application process.

The Community Foundation for Northern

McLean, VA

The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia funds programs in areas including education, youth development, mental health, human services, the arts, and the environment, primarily serving Northern Virginia communities. Its 2025 grants had a median of $15,000, though awards varied widely; organizations can apply through grant cycles, with eligibility varying by program.

Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation

Richmond, VA

Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation funds eligible 501(c)(3) organizations in health and human services, education, arts and culture, civic and community development, and the environment within Dominion’s operating area. Its 2024 grants ranged from $100 to $1 million, with a median of $5,000. It accepts online applications during spring and fall grant cycles.

Lainoff Family Foundation Inc

New York, NY

The foundation funds general charitable and educational purposes, with recent grants supporting education, housing stability, healthcare, food security, and homelessness services, primarily in Washington, DC, New York, Virginia, Tennessee, and Florida. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,500 to $60,000, with a median of $15,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Delman Mortenson Charitable Foundation

Alexandria, VA

The foundation funds a varied range of charitable organizations, with 2025 grants spread across several states and Washington, D.C.; the largest shares went to South Dakota and Virginia. Its 21 grants ranged from $973 to $234,259, with a median of $20,001. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Houff Family Foundation

Mount Sidney, VA

The Houff Family Foundation supports educational, charitable, health, community, and religious organizations, with most 2025 grant dollars going to recipients in Virginia and some funding in other states. Its 2025 grants ranged from $200 to $106,500, with a median of $4,000. The filing says it does not limit giving to preselected organizations and requires no specific application form.

Fredrick D & Karen G Schaufeld Family

Greensboro, NC

The foundation funds health research, scholarships, education, performing arts, and community programs, with 2024 grants ranging from $100 to $1 million and a median of $10,500. Its 2024 giving went mainly to organizations in Maryland, Virginia, and New York, with smaller amounts in Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. It gives only to preselected charities and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Foley Hoag Foundation

Wilmington, DE

The Foley Hoag Foundation funds programs addressing inequity and advancing social justice, including arts and culture, youth development, education and job readiness, criminal justice reform, and civic engagement. Its 2024 grants ranged from $2,500 to $17,000, with a median of $5,500, and primarily supported organizations in the firm’s U.S. cities, including Massachusetts, New York, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Maryland. It generally funds preselected organizations; unsolicited requests are permitted only for Boston-area applicants.

Harry and Zoe Poole Foundation

Fairfax, VA

The Harry and Zoe Poole Foundation supports 501(c)(3) organizations using funds to promote education or benefit children, including education, children’s services, family assistance, and medical care. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,500 to $25,000, with a median of $2,500, and went mainly to organizations in Virginia, the District of Columbia, Massachusetts, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. It accepts written requests, with no stated deadline.

Margaret Paxton Memorial for Convalescent Children

Leesburg, VA

The Mirza Family Foundation

Herndon, VA

The Mirza Family Foundation funds educational institutions and programs, Islamic studies and research, community and social services, scholarships, and individuals’ educational or medical needs. Its 2024 grants ranged from $500 to $1,000,067, with a median of $7,740, and 93% of grant dollars went to Virginia recipients. The filing says applicants should submit a letter describing the need; it does not explicitly state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

The McMunn Family Foundation

Leesburg, VA

The McMunn Family Foundation supports a broad range of charitable work, including health, disability services, the arts, conservation, hunger relief, education, and community support. Its 2025 grants ranged from $100 to $7,500, with a median of $1,000, and went mostly to Virginia organizations, as well as recipients in several other states and Washington, D.C. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.