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Est.

2009

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Virginia Foundation for LD Students is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on supporting initiatives for students with learning disabilities. In 2025, the foundation awarded a total of $225.7K across three grantees, operating on a relationship-based engagement model that does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE VIRGINIA FOUNDATION FOR LD STUDENTS WAS ESTABLISHED TO SERVE STUDENTS WITH FINANCIAL NEED WHOSE LIVES WOULD BE TRANSFORMED BY AN INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION. STUDENTS SUPPORTED BY THIS FOUNDATION COME FROM A WIDE RANGE OF SOCIOECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS; OVER 20% OF FAMILIES CURRENTLY RECEIVING TUITION ASSISTANCE LIVE AT OR BELOW THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL. SUPPORTERS OF THIS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION SECURE OUR ABILITY TO OFFER STUDENTS CRITICAL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS, WHILE AT THE SAME TIME REALIZING SIGNIFICANT TAX SAVINGS FOR DONORS. THE IMPACT OF YOUR GIFT TO VFLDS IS TRULY LIFE CHANGING.
Total Funding Given
$225.7K
2025
Grantees funded
3
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
3
Median 1st year grant
$7.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$40.7K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
D
Darlene Pierro
Board Member
M
Matt Benedetti
Board Member
J
Joanne L Webster
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to VIRGINIA FOUNDATION FOR LD STUDENTS?
No. VIRGINIA FOUNDATION FOR LD STUDENTS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does VIRGINIA FOUNDATION FOR LD STUDENTS give?
VIRGINIA FOUNDATION FOR LD STUDENTS 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 FOUNDATION FOR LD STUDENTS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from VIRGINIA FOUNDATION FOR LD STUDENTS fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,672. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does VIRGINIA FOUNDATION FOR LD STUDENTS make each year?
In 2025, VIRGINIA FOUNDATION FOR LD STUDENTS awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $226 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did VIRGINIA FOUNDATION FOR LD STUDENTS fund recently?
In 2025, VIRGINIA FOUNDATION FOR LD STUDENTS awarded grants to about 3 grantees. Recent grantees include CHESAPEAKE BAY ACADEMY, NORTHSTAR ACADEMY INC, and New Vistas School of Central Virginia Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to VIRGINIA FOUNDATION FOR LD STUDENTS?
VIRGINIA FOUNDATION FOR LD STUDENTS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.