Libraries & Literacy Grant Funders in Virginia
123 foundations with a documented libraries & literacy focus have made grants to Virginia nonprofits in recent years, together directing $33.5M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 123 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 libraries & literacy funders in Virginia
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Virginia giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | New York | $3.7M | 7 | 2023 |
| 2 | William & Mary Foundation | Virginia | $3.3M | 3 | 2024 |
| 3 | The Community Foundation Inc | Virginia | $2.9M | 31 | 2020 |
| 4 | Buddhist Digital Resource Center Inc | Massachusetts | $2.6M | 6 | 2024 |
| 5 | Robert G Cabell Iii and Maude Morgan | Virginia | $1.8M | 5 | 2024 |
| 6 | Dollar General Literacy Foundation | Tennessee | $1.5M | 168 | 2025 |
| 7 | Frank & Betty Wright Foundation | Maryland | $1.5M | 8 | 2024 |
| 8 | The Friends of the Arlington County | Virginia | $1.4M | 5 | 2023 |
| 9 | Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation | California | $950K | 3 | 2022 |
| 10 | Danville Regional Foundation | Virginia | $896K | 5 | 2023 |
| 11 | The Mary Morton Parsons Foundation | Virginia | $875K | 6 | 2022 |
| 12 | Citi Foundation | New York | $820K | 4 | 2023 |
| 13 | Virginia Literacy Foundation | Virginia | $650K | 77 | 2025 |
| 14 | Shenandoah County Library Foundation | Virginia | $595K | 5 | 2025 |
| 15 | Simon Family Foundation | Virginia | $525K | 6 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest libraries & literacy funders in Virginia — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 123 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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