Virginia Wesleyan University
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$6.4M
Foundation funders
35
Grants recorded
102
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Virginia Wesleyan University?
Virginia Wesleyan University is funded by 35 grantmakers, led by Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Inc ($1.3M), The Blocker Foundation ($1.2M), Townebank Foundation ($940K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $6.4M in grants to Virginia Wesleyan University between 2020–2025.
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| The Institute for Educational | $7,485 | 3 | 2021–2022 |
| Ben Conley Charitable & Education | $7,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Guenther Scholarship Fund the 003307 | $6,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Ehlermann-fedderke Descendants Foundation | $3,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Verizon Foundation | $2,500 | 5 | 2020–2023 |
| Cecilia Hand Nelson and Morgan Hand Ii | $2,200 | 1 | 2022 |
| Wm & M Hunt Memorial Scholarship Tua Co Bank | $1,500 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Tidewater Collegiate Academy | $800 | 1 | 2024 |
| Vorsheck Family Foundation Inc | $700 | 1 | 2022 |
| Equitable Foundation Inc | $200 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Virginia Wesleyan University received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Donald F & Edna G Bishop | SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS | $23,831 |
| 2025 | Charles Wesley Bain Fund | GENERAL OPERATING | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Brown Advisory Charitable Foundation Inc | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Townebank Foundation | GEN. CHARITABLE | $312,500 |
| 2024 | Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Inc | For general scholarship support. | $282,480 |
| 2024 | The Landmark Foundation | EDUCATIONAL GRANTS | $200,000 |
| 2024 | Va Foundation for Independent Colleges | DISTRIBUTION TO MEMBER INSTITUTION TO PAY FOR PROGRAMS AND SCHOLARSHIPS | $144,509 |
| 2024 | Sentara Health | SENTARA SCHOLARS PROGRAM | $85,000 |
| 2024 | Hampton Roads Community Foundation | EDUCATION | $42,000 |
| 2024 | Brown Advisory Charitable Foundation Inc | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Charles Wesley Bain Fund | GENERAL OPERATING | $18,000 |
| 2024 | Tidewater Jewish Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONS/DONATIONS | $15,467 |
| 2024 | The Donald F & Edna G Bishop | SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS | $12,000 |
| 2024 | Franklin Family Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE FANN AND BILLY GREER ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP. | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Anonymous Trust | SCHOLARSHIP FOR MS. BRIANNY OCAMPO | $7,727 |
| 2024 | Folds of Honor Foundation | SCHOLARSHIP | $7,500 |
| 2024 | The Paul and Carol David Foundation | Scholarships | $7,000 |
| 2024 | The Paul and Carol David Foundation | Scholarships | $7,000 |
| 2024 | Enterprise Holdings Foundation | Program Support | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Ehlermann-fedderke Descendants Foundation | SCHOLARSHIP | $3,500 |
| 2024 | Townebank Foundation | GEN. CHARITABLE | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Tidewater Collegiate Academy | Arena Sponsor ($500)Golf tourn sponsor ($300) | $800 |
| 2024 | Equitable Foundation Inc | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $200 |
| 2023 | The Blocker Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $500,000 |
| 2023 | Goode Family Foundation | SUPPORT RECIPIENT'S TAX-EXEMPT PROGRAM | $500,000 |
| 2023 | The Blocker Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $500,000 |
| 2023 | Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Inc | For general scholarship support. | $282,480 |
| 2023 | Va Foundation for Independent Colleges | DISTRIBUTION TO MEMBER INSTITUTION TO PAY FOR PROGRAMS AND SCHOLARSHIPS | $135,344 |
| 2023 | The Landmark Foundation | EDUCATIONAL GRANTS | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Townebank Foundation | GEN. CHARITABLE | $62,500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 102 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Virginia Wesleyan University?
Virginia Wesleyan University is funded by 35 grantmakers, led by Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Inc ($1.3M), The Blocker Foundation ($1.2M), Townebank Foundation ($940K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $6.4M in grants to Virginia Wesleyan University between 2020–2025.
Who is Virginia Wesleyan University's largest funder?
Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Virginia Wesleyan University, with $1.3M across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Virginia Wesleyan University received?
IRS 990 filings record $6.4M in grants to Virginia Wesleyan University across 102 grants from 35 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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