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The Walter Payne Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that has awarded a total of $199,000 across 26 grantees in the filing year 2025. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of the current profile page to determine their fit for funding opportunities.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
LYNCHBURG DAILY BREAD INC
Lynchburg, VA
$91K
6%
WOLFBANE PRODUCTIONS
Appomattox, VA
$80K
5%
Virginia Legal Aid Society Inc
Lynchburg, VA
$79.9K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
24
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WALTER PAYNE FOUNDATION?
Yes. WALTER PAYNE FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile.
Where does WALTER PAYNE FOUNDATION give?
WALTER PAYNE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are WALTER PAYNE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WALTER PAYNE FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WALTER PAYNE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, WALTER PAYNE FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $199 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WALTER PAYNE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, WALTER PAYNE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include LYNCHBURG DAILY BREAD INC, WOLFBANE PRODUCTIONS, and Virginia Legal Aid Society Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WALTER PAYNE FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile.