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Est.

2016

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

VIRGINIAS UNITED LAND TRUSTS is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking within Virginia, having distributed a total of $139.9K across 18 grantees in 2025. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages with nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. Nonprofits interested in connecting with this organization can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

Virginias United Land Trusts was founded to promote conservation statewide and to coordinate conservation planning and green infrastructure. The Organization offers training and educational programs, like our annual Virginia Land Conservation Conference.The Organization supports Virginias diverse conservation community to magnify and amplify land conservation efforts and achieve widespread protection of the Commonwealth of Virginia's natural, cultural, and scenic resources, ensuring their long term benefits for all Virginians.
Total Funding Given
$139.9K
2025
Grantees funded
18
Multi-year grantees
78%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
13
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$16K
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Ellen Shepard
Board Member
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David Perry
Board Member
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Nikki Rovner
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to VIRGINIAS UNITED LAND TRUSTS?
No. VIRGINIAS UNITED LAND TRUSTS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does VIRGINIAS UNITED LAND TRUSTS give?
VIRGINIAS UNITED LAND TRUSTS primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, North Carolina, and District Of Columbia. 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 VIRGINIAS UNITED LAND TRUSTS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from VIRGINIAS UNITED LAND TRUSTS fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does VIRGINIAS UNITED LAND TRUSTS make each year?
In 2025, VIRGINIAS UNITED LAND TRUSTS awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $140 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did VIRGINIAS UNITED LAND TRUSTS fund recently?
In 2025, VIRGINIAS UNITED LAND TRUSTS awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include NORTHERN NECK LAND CONSERVANCY, THE PIEDMONT ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL, and VALLEY CONSERVATION COUNCIL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to VIRGINIAS UNITED LAND TRUSTS?
VIRGINIAS UNITED LAND TRUSTS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.