Northern Virginia Science Center
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$2.5M
Foundation funders
17
Grants recorded
45
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Northern Virginia Science Center?
Northern Virginia Science Center is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by National Philanthropic Trust ($835K), Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation ($825K), The Matthew Korn and Cynthia Miller Family Foundation Inc ($261K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.5M in grants to Northern Virginia Science Center between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust | $834,512 | 4 | 2020–2025 |
| Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation | $825,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Matthew Korn and Cynthia Miller Family Foundation Inc | $261,249 | 6 | 2021–2025 |
| The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Inc | $135,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Columbus Foundation | $120,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Ayco Charitable Foundation | $80,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Alloy Family Foundation Inc | $50,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Sentara Health | $35,000 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| Tides Foundation | $30,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Birdflower Foundation Corporation | $25,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Jack Kent Cooke Foundation | $23,608 | 1 | 2021 |
| Community Foundation of Anne Arundel CO | $13,500 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| McLean Community Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Verizon Foundation | $10,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Robert K & Barbara J Straus Family | $7,500 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Association of Science-Technology Centers Inc | $6,300 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Applied Materials Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $165K (2020) to $886K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $886K.
What grants has Northern Virginia Science Center received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $522,345 |
| 2025 | The Matthew Korn and Cynthia Miller Family Foundation Inc | To support construction of the new Northern Virginia Science Center in Loudoun County Virginia to serve as a permanent home of the Childrens Seience Center. | $248,249 |
| 2025 | Alloy Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2025 | The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Inc | SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM | $35,000 |
| 2025 | Birdflower Foundation Corporation | HELPS YOUNG LEARNERS EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC CURIOSITY | $15,000 |
| 2025 | McLean Community Foundation | GRANT TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Matthew Korn and Cynthia Miller Family Foundation Inc | To support the Northern Virginia Science Center that provides hands on activities promoting a love of science technology engineering and math STEM for children. | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation | NORTHERN VIRGINIA SCIENCE CENTER TITLE PARTNER SPONSORSHIP | $200,000 |
| 2024 | The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Inc | SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Sentara Health | SKILLED CAREERS | $25,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $21,000 |
| 2024 | Columbus Foundation | ARTS AND HUMANITIES | $20,000 |
| 2024 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | ARTS AND CULTURE | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Birdflower Foundation Corporation | HELPS YOUNG LEARNERS EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC CURIOSITY | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Robert K & Barbara J Straus Family | IN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE | $2,500 |
| 2024 | The Matthew Korn and Cynthia Miller Family Foundation Inc | To support the Northern Virginia Science Center that provides hands on activities promoting a love of science technology engineering and math STEM for children. | $2,000 |
| 2023 | Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation | NORTHERN VIRGINIA SCIENCE CENTER TITLE PARTNER SPONSORSHIP | $200,000 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $190,167 |
| 2023 | Columbus Foundation | ARTS AND HUMANITIES | $25,000 |
| 2023 | The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Inc | SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM | $20,000 |
| 2023 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | ARTS AND CULTURE | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Robert K & Barbara J Straus Family | IN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| 2023 | The Matthew Korn and Cynthia Miller Family Foundation Inc | To support a center that provides hands-on activities promoting a love of science technology engineering and math STEM for children. | $2,000 |
| 2022 | Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation | NORTHERN VIRGINIA SCIENCE CENTER TITLE PARTNER SPONSORSHIP | $200,000 |
| 2022 | The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Inc | SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM | $35,000 |
| 2022 | Tides Foundation | QUALITY EDUCATION | $30,000 |
| 2022 | Columbus Foundation | ARTS AND HUMANITIES | $25,000 |
| 2022 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | ARTS AND CULTURE | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Sentara Health | SPONSORSHIP | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Matthew Korn and Cynthia Miller Family Foundation Inc | To support a center that provides hands-on activities promoting a love of science technology engineering and math STEM for children. | $2,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 45 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Northern Virginia Science Center?
Northern Virginia Science Center is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by National Philanthropic Trust ($835K), Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation ($825K), The Matthew Korn and Cynthia Miller Family Foundation Inc ($261K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.5M in grants to Northern Virginia Science Center between 2020–2025.
Who is Northern Virginia Science Center's largest funder?
National Philanthropic Trust is the largest recorded funder of Northern Virginia Science Center, with $835K across 4 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Northern Virginia Science Center received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.5M in grants to Northern Virginia Science Center across 45 grants from 17 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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