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W C English Foundation

Lynchburg, Virginia  ·  EIN 546061817  ·  Private foundation

W C English Foundation is a Virginia-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $754K in annual giving against $19.1M in assets. This page documents the 163 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for W C English Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$754K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$19.1M
Total assets
163
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What W C English Foundation funds

W C English Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, faith-based (christian), higher education.

Arts & CultureCommunity ImprovementFaith-Based (Christian)Higher Education

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, women girls.

black communitieschildrenfamilieswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for W C English Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Faith Christian Academy
UNRESTRICTED-2 GRANTS
Hurt, VA$330K2018
Patrick Henry Family Services
UNRESTRICTED
Lynchburg, VA$175K2023
Faith Christian Academy
UNRESTRICTED
Hurt, VA$132K2017
Patrick Henry Family Services
UNRESTRICTED
Lynchburg, VA$125K2024
Faith Christian Academy
UNRESTRICTED
Hurt, VA$125K2024
Faith Christian Academy
UNRESTRICTED-2 GRANTS
Hurt, VA$125K2020
Faith Christian Academy
UNRESTRICTED
Hurt, VA$120K2023
Faith Christian Academy
UNRESTRICTED
Hurt, VA$120K2022
Patrick Henry Family Services
UNRESTRICTED
Lynchburg, VA$100K2022
Altavista Area YMCA
UNRESTRICTED
Altavista, VA$100K2023
Duke Baptist House of Studies-divinity School
UNRESTRICTED
Durham, VA$75K2022
Cooperative Baptist Fellowship
UNRESTRICTED
Decatur, GA$72K2018
Cooperative Baptist Fellowship
UNRESTRICTED
Decatur, GA$70K2017
Cooperative Baptist Fellowship
UNRESTRICTED
Decatur, GA$65K2023
Baptist General Association of Virginia Eagle Eyrie
UNRESTRICTED
Richmond, VA$65K2022

W C English Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$776K
2018$1.0M
2020$754K
2022$911K
2023$1.1M
2024$918K

How to apply for funding from W C English Foundation

W C English Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about W C English Foundation

Does W C English Foundation accept grant applications?
W C English Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does W C English Foundation fund?
W C English Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Faith Christian Academy, Patrick Henry Family Services, Faith Christian Academy. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does W C English Foundation give in grants?
W C English Foundation reported $754K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.5M over 163 grants.
Where is W C English Foundation located?
W C English Foundation is based in Lynchburg, Virginia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 546061817.
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About this profile. This page is built from W C English Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with W C English Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.