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The Virginia Free Enterprise Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that engages in relationship-based grantmaking, providing funds by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE RESEARCH, ANALYSIS AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED TO PROMOTE ENTERPRISE AND A PROSPEROUS BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT IN VIRGINIA.
Cause Areas
3
Education
Environment
Community and economic development
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
VIRGINIA FOUNDATION FOR RESEARCH AND ECONOMIC EDUCATION INC (VAFREE)
Henrico, VA
$216.8K
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to VIRGINIA FREE ENTERPRISE FOUNDATION?
No. VIRGINIA FREE ENTERPRISE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does VIRGINIA FREE ENTERPRISE FOUNDATION give?
VIRGINIA FREE ENTERPRISE 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 FREE ENTERPRISE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from VIRGINIA FREE ENTERPRISE FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $75 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does VIRGINIA FREE ENTERPRISE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2016, VIRGINIA FREE ENTERPRISE FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $31 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did VIRGINIA FREE ENTERPRISE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, VIRGINIA FREE ENTERPRISE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include VIRGINIA FOUNDATION FOR RESEARCH AND ECONOMIC EDUCATION INC (VAFREE). More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to VIRGINIA FREE ENTERPRISE FOUNDATION?
VIRGINIA FREE ENTERPRISE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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