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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 54-1027400

Alleghany Foundation

A private foundation in Covington, VA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 42 grants and $2.2 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Mary Fant Donnan Executive Director
Post Office Box 1176
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 962-0970
Form and materials
See statement 16 eligibility criteria: the alleghany foundation is organized for charitable purposes, and grants are awarded to organizations which are tax-exempt under the IRS section 501(c)(3) and are not private foundations as described under section 509(a) as well as to qualifying political subdivisions. Priority is given to organizations serving the alleghany county, covington, and clifton forge areas with an emphasis on new and different endeavors to improve the community's quality of life. Although the foundation has not established inflexible limitations upon the purposes for which it will award grants, in general, grants will not be made for debt reduction, endowment funds, or ongoing general operating expenses or existing deficits. Whereas the alleghany foundation places a priority on project-support, there are times when general operating support is deemed critical to sustain non-profits in the region. Thus, general operating support is considered on a case by case basis.
Deadlines
Applications are accepted year-round.
Restrictions
Grants are generally awarded only to organizations within the foundation's geographic area (alleghany county, clifton forge & covington areas). Grants are not made to individuals or religious organizations.

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $2,243,418

    Grants listed
    42
    Assets, end of year
    $64,430,949

  • Tax year 2023

    $2,778,025

    Grants listed
    40
    Assets, end of year
    $64,453,253

  • Tax year 2022

    $1,542,856

    Grants listed
    35
    Assets, end of year
    $63,491,822

  • Tax year 2021

    $1,794,771

    Grants listed
    34
    Assets, end of year
    $55,551,953

  • Tax year 2020

    $1,154,172

    Grants listed
    32
    Assets, end of year
    $55,220,816

Grants paid in 2024

42 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. City of CovingtonCovington, VA

    Casey field/boodie albert stadium phase III construction

    $500,000
  2. Alleghany CountyCovington, VA

    Jackson river scenic trail phase 5

    $204,119
  3. Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce & TourismCovington, VA

    Phase 3 trailblazer signs

    $191,374
  4. The Masonic Theatre Preservation FoundationClifton Forge, VA

    General operating support and building maintenance

    $184,119
  5. Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce and TourismCovington, VA

    Operational funds & program support 2021-2024

    $112,861
  6. Covington City Public SchoolsLow Moor, VA

    Joint school communications specialist

    $107,127
  7. Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce and TourismCovington, VA

    Tourism marketing of the alleghany highlands 2023-2025

    $101,349
  8. Alleghany Highlands Arts CouncilCovington, VA

    Performing arts & community enrichment 2023-2024

    $85,086
  9. Alleghany Highlands YMCACovington, VA

    YMCA learning centers transportation

    $54,247
  10. Alleghany Highlands Arts CouncilCovington, VA

    Redefining relevance 2024-2025

    $53,018
  11. Alleghany Highlands YMCACovington, VA

    Central learning center relocation and renovations

    $51,772
  12. Compass for LifeCovington, VA

    Compass for life renovations

    $51,623
  13. Rockbridge Area HospiceLexington, VA

    Advanced integrated care

    $51,086
  14. Cora IncorporatedClifton Forge, VA

    Cora dance alleghany staff capacity building

    $48,213
  15. Alleghany Highlands YMCACovington, VA

    Early learning financial assistance 2022-23

    $45,701
  16. Alleghany Highlands Arts & Crafts CenterClifton Forge, VA

    Matching funds - learning art by way of experiencing

    $45,000
  17. The Masonic Theatre Preservation FoundationClifton Forge, VA

    Enhancing operational efficiency at the masonic theatre

    $36,663
  18. Alleghany Highlands YMCACovington, VA

    2024 annual campaign match

    $35,475
  19. Recover VirginiaCovington, VA

    It's worth it! Drop-in

    $24,681
  20. The Clifton Forge CompanyClifton Forge, VA

    Clifton forge school of the arts development activities

    $24,188
  21. Alleghany Highlands Trail ClubClifton Forge, VA

    2025 alleghany highlands trail clearing project

    $22,480
  22. The Masonic Theatre Preservation FoundationClifton Forge, VA

    Fy25 strategic planning and operations project

    $22,276
  23. Alleghany Historical SocietyCovington, VA

    Alleghany highlands industrial heritage and technology discovery center renovation completion

    $19,824
  24. Alleghany Highlands Community Services Board FoundationCovington, VA

    Adult drug treatment program

    $18,368
  25. Alleghany Highlands Trail ClubClifton Forge, VA

    2023 alleghany highlands trail clearing project

    $15,354
  26. The Advancement FoundationBuena Vista, VA

    Supporting and advancing entrepreneurship & innovation in the alleghany highlands

    $12,524
  27. Blue Ridge Legal ServicesHarrisonburg, VA

    Improving access to civil legal assistance for low-income residents of the alleghany highlands

    $12,159
  28. The Masonic Theatre Preservation FoundationClifton Forge, VA

    Strategic activities

    $11,833
  29. Alleghany Historical SocietyCovington, VA

    2024 summer interns for the discovery center

    $11,240
  30. Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce & TourismCovington, VA

    Operational funds & program support 2024-2027

    $10,326
  31. Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerice & TourismCovington, VA

    Local food pantry assistance

    $10,250
  32. Garth Newel Music CenterWarm Springs, VA

    Allegheny mountain string project

    $9,509
  33. Town of Clifton ForgeClifton Forge, VA

    Stabilizing the historic stone house at mountain view cemetery

    $8,400
  34. Garth Newel Music CenterWarm Springs, VA

    Allegheny mountain string project

    $7,963
  35. Blue Ridge Legal ServicesHarrisonburg, VA

    Improving access to civil legal assistance for low-income residents of the alleghany highlands

    $7,638
  36. Alleghany Highlands YMCACovington, VA

    2024 dolly parton imagination library

    $7,524
  37. Rector & Visitors of the University of VirginiaCharlottesville, VA

    High school college advisers

    $7,500
  38. Rockbridge Area HospiceLexington, VA

    The wall that heals

    $5,000
  39. The Clifton Forge CompanyClifton Forge, VA

    2024 summer intern for the clifton forge school of the arts

    $4,800
  40. The Masonic Theatre Preservation FoundationClifton Forge, VA

    Souper sunday matching funds

    $4,114
  41. Alleghany Highlands Arts & Crafts CenterClifton Forge, VA

    2024 summer intern

    $4,094
  42. Alleghany Highlands Arts & Crafts CenterClifton Forge, VA

    Promoting visual arts matching funds

    $2,540

Approved for future payment

13 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce & TourismCovington, VA

    Operational funds & program support 2024-2027

    $476,674
  2. The Masonic Theatre Preservation FoundationClifton Forge, VA

    Fy25 strategic planning and operations project

    $297,724
  3. The Advancement FoundationBuena Vista, VA

    Supporting and advancing entrepreneurship & innovation in the alleghany highlands

    $196,476
  4. Alleghany Highlands Economic Development CorporationCovington, VA

    Traffic studies and site selector tour for pad site

    $90,000
  5. Rockbridge Area HospiceLexington, VA

    Advanced integrated care

    $86,634
  6. Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce & TourismCovington, VA

    Phase 3 trailblazer signs

    $83,626
  7. Alleghany Highlands Arts CouncilCovington, VA

    Redefining relevance 2024-2025

    $76,982
  8. Recover VirginiaCovington, VA

    It's worth it! Drop-in

    $70,319
  9. Blue Ridge Legal ServicesHarrisonburg, VA

    Improving access to civil legal assistance for low-income residents of the alleghany highlands

    $50,397
  10. Alleghany Highlands Trail ClubClifton Forge, VA

    2025 alleghany highlands trail clearing project

    $25,020
  11. Garth Newel Music CenterWarm Springs, VA

    Allegheny mountain string project

    $10,935
  12. Compass for LifeCovington, VA

    Compass for life renovations

    $8,377
  13. The Masonic Theatre Preservation FoundationClifton Forge, VA

    Enhancing operational efficiency at the masonic theatre

    $3,337

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Human services9 grants $388,90945% of the total
  2. Arts and culture11 grants $364,30842% of the total
  3. Crime and legal aid3 grants $71,4208% of the total
  4. Sports and recreation2 grants $37,8344% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Virginia42 grants $2,243,418

Officers, directors and trustees

24 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Mary Fant DonnanEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Hours 40Pay $201,500
  • Susan W Rollinson PHDBOARD PRESIDENT (JAN-JULY 2024) Hours 1Pay $0
  • Kelly Dean MadsenBOARD PRESIDENT(JULY-DEC 2024),SEC/TRE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Janie D BarnetteSECRETARY/TREASURER (JULY-DEC 2024) Hours 1Pay $0
  • Brandon S CaldwellDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Dr David E CrandallDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Jack A Hammond IIDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Teresa B JohnsonDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Ray LipesDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Nancy MogaDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Kevin W PersingerDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • R Meade SnyderDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Rachael ThompsonDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • James R EllerDIRECTOR (JAN-JULY 2024), EMERITIS Hours 0Pay $0
  • Dr Michele BallouDIRECTOR EMERITUS Hours 0Pay $0
  • Harrison L FridleyDIRECTOR EMERITUS Hours 0Pay $0
  • Jack A HammondDIRECTOR EMERITUS Hours 0Pay $0
  • Charles W KahleDIRECTOR EMERITIS Hours 0Pay $0
  • Dr Leo T MulcahyDIRECTOR EMERITUS Hours 0Pay $0
  • Lisa H SchoppmeyerDIRECTOR EMERITUS Hours 0Pay $0
  • George C Snead JrDIRECTOR EMERITUS Hours 0Pay $0
  • James D SnyderDIRECTOR EMERITUS Hours 0Pay $0
  • Lynda ThompsonDIRECTOR EMERITUS Hours 0Pay $0
  • Anne L WrightDIRECTOR EMERITUS Hours 0Pay $0

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