VIRGINIA EARLY CHILDHOOD FOUNDATION
AI Summary
Virginia Early Childhood Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $57.9M in total grants paid across 8 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE VIRGINIA EARLY CHILDHOOD FOUNDATION BUILDS CAPACITY FOR PROMOTING YOUNG CHILDREN'S SCHOOL READINESS.
Cause Areas
2
Pediatrics
Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
EO COMPANIES
Abingdon, VA
$22.2M
14%
UNITED WAY OF GREATER CHARLOTTESVILLE
Charlottesville, VA
$18.3M
12%
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
Richmond, VA
$15.8M
10%
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Total No. of Grants
9
Median 1st year grant
$70K
Median 2nd year grant
$79.6K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 37 grantees
- 80 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to VIRGINIA EARLY CHILDHOOD FOUNDATION?
No. VIRGINIA EARLY CHILDHOOD FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does VIRGINIA EARLY CHILDHOOD FOUNDATION give?
VIRGINIA EARLY CHILDHOOD 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 VIRGINIA EARLY CHILDHOOD FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from VIRGINIA EARLY CHILDHOOD FOUNDATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $70 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does VIRGINIA EARLY CHILDHOOD FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, VIRGINIA EARLY CHILDHOOD FOUNDATION awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $52.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did VIRGINIA EARLY CHILDHOOD FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, VIRGINIA EARLY CHILDHOOD FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include EO COMPANIES, UNITED WAY OF GREATER CHARLOTTESVILLE, and THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to VIRGINIA EARLY CHILDHOOD FOUNDATION?
VIRGINIA EARLY CHILDHOOD FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.