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Fiscal Year Start

Mar 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Herndon Fortnightly Club is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing grants exclusively by invitation. In 2025, it awarded a total of $8.4K across 37 grantees, but it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the organization can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$8.5K
2025
Grantees funded
37
Multi-year grantees
27%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
6
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$175
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Georgianna Knotts
Board Member
S
Sarah Entsminger
Board Member
K
Kathryn Herbert
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to HERNDON FORTNIGHTLY CLUB?
No. HERNDON FORTNIGHTLY CLUB does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does HERNDON FORTNIGHTLY CLUB give?
HERNDON FORTNIGHTLY CLUB primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, District Of Columbia, and Pennsylvania. 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 HERNDON FORTNIGHTLY CLUB’s grants?
The largest share of grants from HERNDON FORTNIGHTLY CLUB fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does HERNDON FORTNIGHTLY CLUB make each year?
In 2025, HERNDON FORTNIGHTLY CLUB awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $8,450. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did HERNDON FORTNIGHTLY CLUB fund recently?
In 2025, HERNDON FORTNIGHTLY CLUB awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, and VIRGINIA TECH FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to HERNDON FORTNIGHTLY CLUB?
HERNDON FORTNIGHTLY CLUB does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.