GREATER LYNCHBURG COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Lynchburg, VA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
54-6112680
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Lynchburg, VA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
54-6112680
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking within the Lynchburg area. In 2025, the foundation paid out a total of $2.2 million across 201 grantees, emphasizing a relationship-based approach to funding. Notably, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and grants are made by invitation only; nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE GREATER LYNCHBURG COMMUNITY FOUNDATION WORKS TO SOLVE OUR COMMUNITY'S GREATEST CHALLENGES BY PROVIDING GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS, AND BY HELPING INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS CREATE THEIR CHARITABLE LEGACY.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ELIZABETH'S EARLY LEARNING CENTER INC
$3.4M
19%
MIRIAM'S HOUSE INC
$1.1M
6%
FREE CLINIC OF CENTRAL VIRGINIA INC
$411.3K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
110
Median 1st year grant
$7.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$8.6K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GREATER LYNCHBURG COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. GREATER LYNCHBURG COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GREATER LYNCHBURG COMMUNITY FOUNDATION give?
GREATER LYNCHBURG COMMUNITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, District Of Columbia, and New York. 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 GREATER LYNCHBURG COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GREATER LYNCHBURG COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GREATER LYNCHBURG COMMUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, GREATER LYNCHBURG COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 110 grants, totaling nearly $2.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GREATER LYNCHBURG COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, GREATER LYNCHBURG COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 200 grantees. Recent grantees include ELIZABETH'S EARLY LEARNING CENTER INC, MIRIAM'S HOUSE INC, and FREE CLINIC OF CENTRAL VIRGINIA INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GREATER LYNCHBURG COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
GREATER LYNCHBURG COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.