Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Rolling

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since
October 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

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Eligible organizations

  • Nonprofits
  • Nonprofit organizations in Harrisonburg and the surrounding area

Geography

  • Virginia

Overview

The Denton Family Foundation makes grants to nonprofit organizations in Harrisonburg, Virginia and the surrounding area. Each proposal is reviewed to determine whether the requesting organization falls within the Foundation's interests and funding priorities.

There is no formal application deadline. The Foundation prefers to receive requests as a written proposal rather than through a personal meeting or a letter of intent.

How to Apply

Contact the Foundation with a written proposal that includes:

  • A summary describing the organization — its history, purpose, and how it relates to the community.
  • How you plan to use the funds.
  • The name and address of the organization and a telephone number for the contact person.
  • A list of other funding sources for the program, and anticipated sources of continuing support after the Foundation's assistance ends.
  • A description of leadership and accountability.
  • An audited copy of the organization's most current financial statement, including a balance sheet.
  • A copy of the 501(c)(3) IRS tax-exempt status ruling letter.

Grants are limited to nonprofit organizations in Harrisonburg and the surrounding area.

What Denton Family Charitable Foundation Ltd actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024
35
Total given
$70K
Median grant
$500
Range
$100–$31K
  • >99% of its 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia, where this grant's project is located.
  • By dollars: Virginia >99%, West Virginia <1%. Top recipient cities: Harrisonburg, VA; Grottoes, VA; Linville, VA.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 29% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Explore More Discovery Museum · Harrisonburg, VA

    Museum for children

    $31K

  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Harrisonburg-Rockingham County · Harrisonburg, VA

    Mentor children

    $6,000

  • Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance · Harrisonburg, VA

    Provides grants to businesses

    $5,001

  • Woodbine Cemetery · Harrisonburg, VA

    Cemetery

    $4,000

  • Oasis Fine Arts & Crafts · Harrisonburg, VA

    Promtes local artisians

    $3,000

IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Community development

Project Locations

  • VA

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