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Cause ReligionState Virginia221 funders

Foundations that fund religion in Virginia

221 private foundations based in Virginia with a return in the last two years gave $7.6 million to religion organizations in 342 grants. The median grant was $4,000, and 73 of these foundations accept applications.

Foundations with a return in the last two years, each by its latest return (tax years 2023 to 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

Ranked by giving to religion

Top 50

Grants in each foundation’s latest return to organizations whose IRS category is religion.

  1. Honey FoundationRichmond, VA · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $2,201,000 to religion
  2. Celia Kleinfeld Krichman Charitable TR TrustVirginia Beach, VA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $743,303 to religion
  3. Gibson Christian Ministries IncCatlett, VA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $272,500 to religion
  4. The Mirza Family FoundationHerndon, VA · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $251,000 to religion
  5. The Forster-Connolly FoundationHume, VA · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $200,000 to religion
  6. Jeff & Sherry Hwang FoundationMcLean, VA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $175,000 to religion
  7. The Peterson Family Foundation IncFairfax, VA · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $153,500 to religion
  8. The Living Waters TrustTysons, VA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $150,000 to religion
  9. Timothy and Lisa Robertson FoundationVirginia Beach, VA · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $140,000 to religion
  10. The Lucille and Bruce Lambert Charitable Foundation IncSpringfield, VA · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $110,000 to religion
  11. Few Acres FoundationHenrico, VA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $108,000 to religion
  12. Sellier Family FoundationGreat Falls, VA · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $100,000 to religion
  13. The Ortner Family FoundationMcLean, VA · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $100,000 to religion
  14. The Kentland Foundation IncBerryville, VA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $95,000 to religion
  15. The Overton Family FoundationSuffolk, VA · tax year 2025 5 grants Preselected only $81,500 to religion
  16. The Holt FoundationVirginia Beach, VA · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $76,000 to religion
  17. WC English FoundationLynchburg, VA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $72,000 to religion
  18. The Blackthorn FoundationGreat Falls, VA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $70,000 to religion
  19. Fauquier Health Foundation DBA the PATH FoundationWarrenton, VA · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $66,000 to religion
  20. Richard S Reynolds FoundationRichmond, VA · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $53,500 to religion
  21. Open HorizonAlexandria, VA · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $51,450 to religion
  22. The Forster Family FoundationHume, VA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to religion
  23. II Corinthians FoundationThe Plains, VA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to religion
  24. Wardle Family FoundationCharlottesville, VA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to religion
  25. Our Blessed MotherReston, VA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to religion
  26. The United Company FoundationBristol, VA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to religion
  27. Surtman FoundationSmithfield, VA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to religion
  28. Proliferate Foundation IncFairfax, VA · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $50,000 to religion
  29. Chestnut Street Foundation IncLeesburg, VA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $49,000 to religion
  30. Locust Family FoundationGreat Falls, VA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $47,213 to religion
  31. The Al Stroobants FoundationLynchburg, VA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $45,000 to religion
  32. Guilford FoundationRichmond, VA · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $45,000 to religion
  33. The James Family Charitable FoundationCharlottesville, VA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $40,000 to religion
  34. Robins FoundationRichmond, VA · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $40,000 to religion
  35. Moore's Charitable FoundationAltavista, VA · tax year 2024 6 grants Preselected only $39,350 to religion
  36. The Minnie and Bernard Lane FoundationAltavista, VA · tax year 2025 5 grants Accepts applications $38,000 to religion
  37. Foster FoundationBrookneal, VA · tax year 2025 25 grants Accepts applications $36,600 to religion
  38. Northern Virginia Health FoundationAlexandria, VA · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $35,000 to religion
  39. Portsmouth General Hospital FoundationPortsmouth, VA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $32,500 to religion
  40. Francis P Chiaramonte MD Family Foundation IncAlexandria, VA · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $32,000 to religion
  41. A Heart for MissionsBastian, VA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $31,800 to religion
  42. John Buford Watson TrustRichmond, VA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $31,008 to religion
  43. The William H - John G - Emma Scott FoundationRichmond, VA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $30,000 to religion
  44. The Jackson FoundationRichmond, VA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $30,000 to religion
  45. The Constance Dundas FoundationRichmond, VA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $30,000 to religion
  46. Bologna Family FoundationReston, VA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $30,000 to religion
  47. The Cameron FoundationPetersburg, VA · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $28,293 to religion
  48. Macedonian Call IncDryden, VA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $27,600 to religion
  49. Rees Paul and Martha Charitable TuaWinchester, VA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $27,489 to religion
  50. Global Harvest FoundationChesapeake, VA · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $27,000 to religion

Open to applications

25 foundations

The return gives an application contact and does not check the preselected-only box.

  1. The Mirza Family FoundationHerndon, VA · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $251,000 to religion
  2. The Lucille and Bruce Lambert Charitable Foundation IncSpringfield, VA · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $110,000 to religion
  3. WC English FoundationLynchburg, VA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $72,000 to religion
  4. Fauquier Health Foundation DBA the PATH FoundationWarrenton, VA · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $66,000 to religion
  5. Richard S Reynolds FoundationRichmond, VA · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $53,500 to religion
  6. The United Company FoundationBristol, VA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to religion
  7. Surtman FoundationSmithfield, VA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to religion
  8. Locust Family FoundationGreat Falls, VA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $47,213 to religion
  9. The Al Stroobants FoundationLynchburg, VA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $45,000 to religion
  10. Robins FoundationRichmond, VA · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $40,000 to religion
  11. The Minnie and Bernard Lane FoundationAltavista, VA · tax year 2025 5 grants Accepts applications $38,000 to religion
  12. Foster FoundationBrookneal, VA · tax year 2025 25 grants Accepts applications $36,600 to religion
  13. Portsmouth General Hospital FoundationPortsmouth, VA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $32,500 to religion
  14. A Heart for MissionsBastian, VA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $31,800 to religion
  15. The William H - John G - Emma Scott FoundationRichmond, VA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $30,000 to religion
  16. The Jackson FoundationRichmond, VA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $30,000 to religion
  17. The Cameron FoundationPetersburg, VA · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $28,293 to religion
  18. Washington Forrest FoundationArlington, VA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to religion
  19. The Cyrus Katzen Foundation IncBaileys Crossroads, VA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to religion
  20. The Rapha FoundationWise, VA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to religion
  21. Townebank FoundationSuffolk, VA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to religion
  22. The Lublin-Hurowitz Charitable TrustRichmond, VA · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $22,513 to religion
  23. The Colburn Family FoundationReston, VA · tax year 2024 6 grants Accepts applications $22,220 to religion
  24. American Woodmark Foundation IncWinchester, VA · tax year 2025 5 grants Accepts applications $22,000 to religion
  25. Harriett B West FoundationRichmond, VA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $20,000 to religion