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Cause Social scienceState Virginia25 funders

Foundations that fund social science in Virginia

25 private foundations based in Virginia with a return in the last two years gave $1.7 million to social science organizations in 28 grants. The median grant was $10,000, and 6 of these foundations accept applications.

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Foundations with a return in the last two years, each by its latest return (tax years 2024 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 social science

Top 25

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

  1. Orange Crimson FoundationVienna, VA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $500,000 to social science
  2. Capital One Foundation IncMcLean, VA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $250,000 to social science
  3. The O'Reilly FoundationAlexandria, VA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $250,000 to social science
  4. Renee Fleming FoundationMC Lean, VA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $149,308 to social science
  5. Huron Philanthropies IncorporatedArlington, VA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $130,000 to social science
  6. Alisann and Terry Collins FoundationArlington, VA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to social science
  7. The Cedars Foundation IncWaterford, VA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $71,500 to social science
  8. The Barbee Family FoundationMcLean, VA · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $55,000 to social science
  9. Alfred and Dina Khoury Famiily FoundationMC Lean, VA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to social science
  10. Bader Family FoundationArlington, VA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $17,000 to social science
  11. The Chase Foundation of VirginiaCharlottesville, VA · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $15,000 to social science
  12. The Luminescence Foundation IncMarshall, VA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $15,000 to social science
  13. Bernau Family Foundation IncHardy, VA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to social science
  14. WWSG FoundationAlexandria, VA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to social science
  15. Guilford FoundationRichmond, VA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to social science
  16. Accendra Health Foundation (fka The Owens & Minor Foundation)Glen Allen, VA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to social science
  17. Jeanne and Glenn Easton FoundationReston, VA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $5,000 to social science
  18. Barry S & Evelyn Strauch Foundation IncMcLean, VA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $5,000 to social science
  19. The Felucca FundMcLean, VA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to social science
  20. Volpini de Maestri - O'Neill Charitable FoundationMarshall, VA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $5,000 to social science
  21. Virginia Outdoor Adventure IncVirginia Beach, VA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $2,500 to social science
  22. Rafael Madan & Lilian Casas FoundationOakton, VA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $2,200 to social science
  23. Brickell Family FoundationReston, VA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $1,000 to social science
  24. Weissberg FoundationMcLean, VA · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $500 to social science
  25. The Newbern FoundationRoanoke, VA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $500 to social science

Open to applications

6 foundations

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

  1. Bader Family FoundationArlington, VA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $17,000 to social science
  2. The Chase Foundation of VirginiaCharlottesville, VA · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $15,000 to social science
  3. Bernau Family Foundation IncHardy, VA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to social science
  4. Accendra Health Foundation (fka The Owens & Minor Foundation)Glen Allen, VA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to social science
  5. The Felucca FundMcLean, VA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to social science
  6. The Newbern FoundationRoanoke, VA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $500 to social science