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Kelly Elizabeth Baker Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant

The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Inc

Funding Amount

Up to US $2,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • The winner is selected based upon the applicant's active involvement in civic and religious activities, participation in extracurricular school activities, academic achievements, emotional, spiritual and artistic development in their high school junior and senior years.

Other requirements

  • Eligible students must be high school seniors and members of St.
  • Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church.

Overview

The Kelly Elizabeth Baker Memorial Scholarship Fund, established by the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia, supports a graduating senior from St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church. Selection is based on the applicant's civic and religious activities, academic achievements, and personal development during their high school years. This scholarship aims to recognize and reward students who demonstrate commitment to their community and personal growth, encouraging their continued education and contributions to society.

About the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia
Its work is guided by a strategic plan that advances four key priorities for the region:

  • Social and Economic MobilityOpportunities for AllInclusive Systems of Economic GrowthCommunity Resilience
  • Kelly Elizabeth Baker Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Kelly Elizabeth Baker Memorial Scholarship Fund supports a graduating senior from St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church/Knights of Columbus, Council 8600. The winner is selected based on civic and religious activities, scholastic achievements, and spiritual and artistic development during the student's senior year.

Eligibility

Eligible students must be high school seniors and members of St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church. The winner is selected based upon the applicant's active involvement in civic and religious activities, participation in extracurricular school activities, academic achievements, emotional, spiritual and artistic development in their high school junior and senior years.

What The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
218
Total given
$7.06M
Median grant
$15K
Range
$5,250–$675K
  • By dollars: Virginia 50%, Pennsylvania 12%, Illinois 10%. Top recipient cities: Alexandria, VA; Washington, DC; Fairfax, VA.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 37% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Northwestern University · Evanston, IL

    University or technological

    $675K

  • Pennsylvania State University (Penn State University) · University Park, PA

    University or technological

    $450K

  • Claude Moore Opportunities · Fairfax, VA

    Other youth development n.e.c

    $363K

  • Drexel University · Philadelphia, PA

    Higher ed institutions

    $350K

  • Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority (Nova Parks) · Fairfax Sta, VA

    Environment

    $239K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education
  • K-12 schools

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