Edgar A. Thurman Charitable Foundation for Children Grant

The Edgar A. Thurman Charitable Foundation for Children provides financial support to 501(c)(3) organizations serving needy children in Virginia, particularly in the Western region and Roanoke Valley. Grants typically range from $3,000 to $10,000 for first-time applicants, while returning grantees may receive up to $20,000. Eligible organizations must demonstrate a commitment to the welfare and education of children, ensuring compliance with all grant conditions.

About the Foundation & Guidelines
The Edgar A. Thurman Charitable Foundation for Children (“Foundation”) was created pursuant to the Last Will and Testament of Edgar A. Thurman. The Foundation was established to support the care, feeding, clothing, shelter, welfare, training, education, health and comfort of needy and necessitous children in the Commonwealth of Virginia, with an emphasis on those needy and necessitous children from Western Virginia and the Roanoke Valley.
SunTrust Bank is the sole Trustee of the Foundation.
Grant Range
The average grant size for first-time requests is between $3,000 and $10,000. Returning grantees average grant is between $10,000 up to $20,000.

Eligibility

Geographic Focus:

Grants are made to eligible 501(c)(3) public charitable organizations operating or serving needy and necessitous children in the Commonwealth of Virginia with an emphasis on those serving western Virginia and the Roanoke Valley. General eligibility requirements of all organizations include:

• Must be a 501(c)(3) public charity with a current tax exemption status.Must have a specific program which carries out the purpose and intent of the Foundation.
• Must have defined criteria using economic standards to determine needy and necessitous category of children.
• If a prior recipient of a grant from the Foundation, must have complied with all conditions and requirements related to the grant.