Arts & Culture Grant Funders in Virginia
520 foundations with a documented arts & culture focus have made grants to Virginia nonprofits in recent years, together directing $581.2M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 520 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active arts & culture funders in Virginia
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Virginia giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Foundation | Virginia | $217.3M | 8 | 2025 |
| 2 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | New York | $32.6M | 26 | 2024 |
| 3 | The Glass-glen Burnie Foundation | Texas | $28.9M | 7 | 2024 |
| 4 | William & Mary Foundation | Virginia | $20.3M | 5 | 2024 |
| 5 | Hampton Roads Community Foundation | Virginia | $14.6M | 116 | 2024 |
| 6 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | California | $14.4M | 40 | 2024 |
| 7 | S&p Global Foundation | New York | $10.8M | 15 | 2022 |
| 8 | The Community Foundation Inc | Virginia | $10.4M | 73 | 2020 |
| 9 | Lilly Endowment Inc | Indiana | $10.2M | 7 | 2023 |
| 10 | Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation | California | $5.8M | 3 | 2020 |
| 11 | In Medias Res | Virginia | $5.4M | 8 | 2025 |
| 12 | The Mary Morton Parsons Foundation | Virginia | $4.9M | 24 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest arts & culture funders in Virginia — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 520 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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