VIRGINIA ALLIANCE OF YMCAS
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The Virginia Alliance of YMCAs is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in Virginia and Washington, D.C. With a total of $595.1K in grants paid to 12 grantees in 2024, the organization operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Virginia Alliance of YMCAs can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THROUGHOUT THE COMMONWEALTH THE ALLIANCE BRINGS VIRGINIA Y'S TOGETHER TO IMPROVE THE EFFECTIVENESS AND CAPACITY OF YMCAS TO BETTER SERVE THEIR MEMBERS AND COMMUNITIES IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA THROUGH KEY INITIATIVES AND PROGRAMS AT A STATEWIDE LEVEL. MEMBERS OF THE ALLIANCE WORK WITH LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND LEADERS TO SUPPORT THE Y MOVEMENT AND OUR CAUSE.AT THE Y, STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY IS OUR CAUSE. WE BELIEVE THAT LASTING PERSONAL AND SOCIAL CHANGE CAN ONLY COME ABOUT WHEN WE ALL WORK TOGETHER TO INVEST IN OUR KIDS, OUR HEALTH, AND OUR NEIGHBORS. AS CHARITIES, YMCAS ACROSS VIRGINIA EXIST TO STRENGTHEN THEIR COMMUNITIES AND EVERY DAY WE WORK WITH THOUSANDS OF MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN TO ENSURE THAT EVERYONE, REGARDLESS OF AGE, INCOME OR BACKGROUND, HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN, GROW AND THRIVE.
Cause Areas
2
Human rights
Human services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL VIRGINIA
$796.7K
23%
Young Men's Christian Association of South Hampton Roads
$723.2K
21%
Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Richmond (6769)
$714K
21%
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Total No. of Grants
8
Median 1st year grant
$51.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$113.8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to VIRGINIA ALLIANCE OF YMCAS?
No. VIRGINIA ALLIANCE OF YMCAS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does VIRGINIA ALLIANCE OF YMCAS give?
VIRGINIA ALLIANCE OF YMCAS primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia 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 VIRGINIA ALLIANCE OF YMCAS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from VIRGINIA ALLIANCE OF YMCAS fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $51 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does VIRGINIA ALLIANCE OF YMCAS make each year?
In 2024, VIRGINIA ALLIANCE OF YMCAS awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $595 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did VIRGINIA ALLIANCE OF YMCAS fund recently?
In 2024, VIRGINIA ALLIANCE OF YMCAS awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL VIRGINIA, Young Men's Christian Association of South Hampton Roads, and Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Richmond (6769). More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to VIRGINIA ALLIANCE OF YMCAS?
VIRGINIA ALLIANCE OF YMCAS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.