Funding search · democracy and civic engagement · Virginia
Who funds democracy and civic engagement work in Virginia
15 funders have a record of paying for democracy and civic engagement work by Virginia recipients: 63 grants totaling $7.4M, most recently in 2025 — mostly private foundations, plus grantmaking charities. The largest by matched giving are California Community Foundation ($3.0M), Hampton Roads Community Foundation ($904,701) and Naomi and Nehemiah Cohen Foundation ($275,000).
From IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings, 2019–2025. Grants already paid to Virginia recipients — evidence of what these funders back, not open calls.
California Community FoundationLos Angeles, CACharity · may take applications
18 matching grants · $3.0M · through 2024Largest: $1.1M to MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER — civic engagement
Hampton Roads Community FoundationNorfolk, VACharity · may take applications
7 matching grants · $904,701 · through 2024Largest: $447,000 to HAMPTON ROADS EXECUTIVE ROUNDTABLE — civic engagement
Largest: $50,000 to VIRGINIA ORGANIZING INC — civic engagement
Largest: $105,000 to CENTER FOR COMMON GROUND — civic engagement & protecting democracy- down ballot research
State VoicesWashington, DCCharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $250,200 · through 2024Largest: $120,000 to VIRGINIA CIVIC ENGAGEMENT TABLE — public education and nonpartisan civic engagement
Largest: $60,000 to VIRGINIA NEW MAJORITY EDUCATION FUND — to support general operations ($180,0000) over three years and civic engagement on redistricting ($40,000)
Neo PhilanthropyNew York, NYCharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $952,000 · through 2024Largest: $452,000 to Virginia Civic Engagement Table — program grant
New Venture FundWashington, DCCharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $254,000 · through 2024Largest: $165,000 to VIRGINIA CIVIC ENGAGEMENT TABLE — civil rights, social action, advocacy
Largest: $35,000 to VIRGINIA INTERFAITH CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY — civic engagement
Largest: $25,000 to The Virginia Civic Engagement Table — general operating support
Committee On StatesRaleigh, NCCharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $100,000 · through 2023Largest: $50,000 to VIRGINIA PLUS LLC — to support efforts to recruit donors, increase professional development opportunities, and review and vet non-partisan civic engagement plans
Largest: $10,000 to Liberty's Promise — civic engagement program
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