William Whidbee Sale & Virginia B Sale Foundation
The William Whidbee Sale & Virginia B Sale Foundation is a private foundation based in Bassett, Virginia. It makes grants to charitable organizations; in 2025, all reported grant dollars went to organizations in Virginia.
William Whidbee Sale & Virginia B Sale Foundation at a glance
In short: William Whidbee Sale & Virginia B Sale Foundation gave $128K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Virginia. 4% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $128,000
- -1.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,120
- -1.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,237,053
- +2.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (1 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to William Whidbee Sale & Virginia B Sale Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing lists Mallard Mallard CPAs LLC as the contact. Form and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions are listed as N/A.
- Contact
Application contact: Mallard Mallard Cpas Llc
Mailing address: 1109 Brookdale Street Suite B, Martinsville, VA 24112
Phone: (276) 632-5754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William Whidbee Sale & Virginia B Sale Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Salvation Army ($10K). Together the top 10 received $79K.
Grant Size Distribution
116 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 116 grants of 116 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is William Whidbee Sale & Virginia B Sale Foundation open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 25 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 96% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $111K (2020) to $130K (2024). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $128K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army Martinsville, VA | Support | $10,000 |
| United Way of MvilleHC Martinsville, VA | Support | $10,000 |
| Piedmont Arts Association Martinsville, VA | Endowment | $10,000 |
| Grace Network Martinsville, VA | Support | $10,000 |
| MHC Warming Center Martinsville, VA | Support | $8,000 |
| Southside Survivor Response Center Martinsville, VA | Support | $8,000 |
| Bassett Vol Fire Department Bassett, VA | Support | $7,000 |
| Henry County Furniture Museum Bassett, VA | Support | $6,000 |
| MARC Workshop Martinsville, VA | Support | $5,000 |
| Martinsville YMCA Martinsville, VA | Support | $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 | $2,237,053 | $211,593 | $161,237 | $128,000 | 25 | $128,000 | $54,526 | $131,695 |
| 2024 | $2,187,602 | $474,236 | $153,200 | $130,000 | 25 | $130,000 | $56,863 | $127,387 |
| 2023 | $1,867,619 | $190,457 | $138,367 | $119,000 | 24 | $119,000 | $51,838 | $118,121 |
| 2022 | $1,815,980 | $145,633 | $137,867 | $117,500 | 21 | $117,500 | $30,686 | $119,262 |
| 2021 | $1,808,910 | $145,085 | $141,019 | $120,500 | 21 | $120,500 | $55,393 | $130,584 |
| 2020 | $1,804,836 | $74,570 | $130,237 | $110,500 | 22 | — | $41,502 | $116,174 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William Whidbee Sale & Virginia B Sale Foundation reported a distributable amount of $132K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Southside Survivor Response Center says its mission is to provide crisis intervention, advocacy, safety services, and education for people affected by sexual assault, domestic violence, and other crises. MARC Workshop says it provides jobs and rehabilitation for people with physical and intellectual disabilities in its service area. Ferrum College describes its mission as fostering students’ personal growth, academic excellence, career-ready skills, and compassion for service.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 25 grants totaling $128,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Its largest grants included $10,000 each to The Salvation Army, United Way of MvilleHC, Piedmont Arts Association, and Grace Network; and $8,000 each to MHC Warming Center and Southside Survivor Response Center. Other reported grants included $7,000 to Bassett Vol Fire Department, $6,000 to Henry County Furniture Museum, and $5,000 each to MARC Workshop, Martinsville YMCA, Boys and Girls Club, and Ferrum College.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Virginia Perrin as President; John D Bassett III, Lucy A Amato, and Robert H Spillman as Directors; and Brandon L Martin as Sec/Treasurer.
William Whidbee Sale & Virginia B Sale Foundation is led by Virginia Perrin, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Virginia Perrin
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John D Bassett III
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lucy A Amato
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert H Spillman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brandon L Martin
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$13K (2020) → $13K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $13K, to Brandon L Martin (Sec/Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about William Whidbee Sale & Virginia B Sale Foundation
How much does William Whidbee Sale & Virginia B Sale Foundation give each year?
William Whidbee Sale & Virginia B Sale Foundation gave $128K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $130K across 25 grants.
What is William Whidbee Sale & Virginia B Sale Foundation's typical grant size?
William Whidbee Sale & Virginia B Sale Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,120, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from William Whidbee Sale & Virginia B Sale Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does William Whidbee Sale & Virginia B Sale Foundation give grants?
William Whidbee Sale & Virginia B Sale Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Martinsville, VA (17 grants) and Bassett, VA (5 grants).
Does William Whidbee Sale & Virginia B Sale Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on William Whidbee Sale & Virginia B Sale Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (24 grants).
Who are William Whidbee Sale & Virginia B Sale Foundation's largest grantees?
William Whidbee Sale & Virginia B Sale Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Salvation Army ($10,000), United Way of MvilleHC ($10,000) and Piedmont Arts Association ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is William Whidbee Sale & Virginia B Sale Foundation?
William Whidbee Sale & Virginia B Sale Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $128K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $132K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does William Whidbee Sale & Virginia B Sale Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William Whidbee Sale & Virginia B Sale Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is William Whidbee Sale & Virginia B Sale Foundation's EIN?
William Whidbee Sale & Virginia B Sale Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1273433. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does William Whidbee Sale & Virginia B Sale Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 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 2020 (received by the IRS April 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
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