HERNDON FOUNDATION
Richmond, VA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
54-6060809
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Richmond, VA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
54-6060809
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Cause Areas
1
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
VMI FOUNDATION INC
$5.8M
15%

UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND
$3.5M
9%

JSARGEANT REYNOLDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC
$1.6M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
138
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to HERNDON FOUNDATION?
Yes. HERNDON FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does HERNDON FOUNDATION give?
HERNDON FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, District Of Columbia, and Florida. 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 FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from HERNDON FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does HERNDON FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, HERNDON FOUNDATION awarded about 140 grants, totaling nearly $5.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did HERNDON FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, HERNDON FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 180 grantees. Recent grantees include VMI FOUNDATION INC, UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND, and JSARGEANT REYNOLDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to HERNDON FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting HERNDON FOUNDATION’s website.
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