Higher Education Grant Funders in Virginia
1404 foundations with a documented higher education focus have made grants to Virginia nonprofits in recent years, together directing $1.8B to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 1404 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 higher education funders in Virginia
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Virginia giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia Tech Foundation Inc | Virginia | $195.0M | 6 | 2023 |
| 2 | William & Mary Foundation | Virginia | $133.5M | 19 | 2024 |
| 3 | Virginia Student Aid Foundation Inc | Virginia | $126.7M | 6 | 2024 |
| 4 | Jack Kent Cooke Foundation | Virginia | $99.9M | 6291 | 2024 |
| 5 | Virginia Commonwealth University | Virginia | $82.2M | 6 | 2023 |
| 6 | Medical College of Va Foundation | Virginia | $71.4M | 3 | 2019 |
| 7 | James Madison University Foundation Inc | Virginia | $68.4M | 6 | 2023 |
| 8 | Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Inc | Georgia | $59.9M | 201 | 2024 |
| 9 | The Endeavour Legacy Foundation | Virginia | $43.1M | 8 | 2024 |
| 10 | George Mason University Foundation Inc | Virginia | $42.2M | 8 | 2024 |
| 11 | Eastern Virginia Medical School | Virginia | $41.6M | 5 | 2024 |
| 12 | Nra Foundation Inc | Virginia | $38.4M | 6 | 2024 |
| 13 | Christopher Newport University | Virginia | $35.1M | 12 | 2025 |
| 14 | The Alumni Board of Trustees of the | Virginia | $34.1M | 24 | 2025 |
| 15 | Old Dominion University Educational | Virginia | $32.6M | 10 | 2020 |
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The funders above are the biggest higher education funders in Virginia — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 1404 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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