Community foundation · EIN 54-1647385
Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge
Staunton, VA
Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge is a community foundation based in Staunton, VA. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $2.56M in grants paid across 255 grants, with $49M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Valley Ridge District Virginia Annual Conference of the Umc, Wayne Theatre Alliance and Boys & Girls Club of Waynesboro Staunton & Augusta County.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
As part of the award, the grants manager requires requests in writing for proposed alterations to grant expenditures, which must be reviewed and approved by the foundation. the grants manager also conducts site visits, through which the foundation monitors the use of grant funds. additionally, the foundation requires that any grant monies not spent are returned to the foundation.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
To enrich the quality of life by responding to needs and inspiring philanthropy, primarily by providing leadership to community partners, building endowment funds, and making grants to charitable organizations.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Ridge District Virginia Annual Conference of the Umc | Fishersville, VA | General Support | $150,500 |
| Wayne Theatre Alliance | Waynesboro, VA | General Support | $111,900 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Waynesboro Staunton & Augusta County | Waynesboro, VA | General Support | $106,500 |
| Lifeworks Project | Waynesboro, VA | General Purpose | $101,500 |
| Waynesboro Area Refuge Ministry Inc (warm) | Waynesboro, VA | General Support | $65,500 |
| Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library Foundation | Staunton, VA | General Support | $61,215 |
| Augusta Health Foundation | Fishersville, VA | General Support | $56,786 |
| Staunton Augusta Family YMCA | Staunton, VA | General Support | $56,662 |
| Blue Grass Resource Center | Blue Grass, VA | General Support | $53,500 |
| Sin Barreras Without Barriers | Charlottesville, VA | General Support | $50,500 |
| Shenanarts | Staunton, VA | General Support | $37,600 |
| The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen | Roseland, VA | General Support | $37,500 |
| Well of Hope America | Covington, OH | General Support | $35,000 |
| Housing Emergency Relief Organization of Waynesboro | Waynesboro, VA | General Support | $32,507 |
| Arrow Project | Staunton, VA | General Support | $31,102 |
| The Arcadia Project | Staunton, VA | General Support | $26,500 |
| Valley Supportive Housing | Staunton, VA | General Support | $26,500 |
| The Salvation Army Staunton - Waynesboro | Staunton, VA | General Support | $25,553 |
| Hack Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Wintergreen Performing Arts Wintergreen Music | Wintergreen, VA | General Support | $21,250 |
| Mental Health America of Augusta | Staunton, VA | General Support | $20,986 |
| Wintergreen Adaptive Sports | Charlottesville, VA | General Support | $20,250 |
| Augusta Regional Spca | Staunton, VA | General Support | $19,143 |
| Valley Alliance for Education | Fishersville, VA | General Support | $18,451 |
| Brcc Educational Foundation Inc | Weyers Cave, VA | General Support | $18,025 |
The 25 largest of 255 grants listed on the return. 166 grants to individuals ($392K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $2,556,572 in grants paid (255 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Valley Ridge District Virginia Annual Conference of the Umc (VA), $151K, Wayne Theatre Alliance (VA), $112K, Boys & Girls Club of Waynesboro Staunton & Augusta County (VA), $107K, Lifeworks Project (VA), $102K and Waynesboro Area Refuge Ministry Inc (warm) (VA), $65.5K.