Funding search · historic preservation · Virginia
Who funds historic preservation work in Virginia
15 funders have a record of paying for historic preservation work by Virginia recipients: 178 grants totaling $4.9M, most recently in 2025 — mostly private foundations, plus grantmaking charities. The largest by matched giving are Wise Foundation ($296,500), The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg ($1.3M) and National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States ($2.3M).
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.
Largest: $5,000 to AFRO AMERICAN HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION OF FAUQUIER COUNTY — historic preservation - general operating fund
The Community Foundation of HarrisonburgHarrisonburg, VACharity · may take applications
30 matching grants · $1.3M · through 2024Largest: $255,000 to VIRGINIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY — historical preservation
National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United StatesWashington, DCCharity · may take applications
25 matching grants · $2.3M · through 2024Largest: $551,588 to MONTPELIER FDN — historic preservation
Greater Lynchburg Community FoundationLynchburg, VACharity · may take applications
19 matching grants · $205,464 · through 2024Largest: $21,938 to NATIONAL D-DAY MEMORIAL FOUNDATION — historical preservation
Largest: $2,500 to VIRGINIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY — historical preservation of culture and art
Largest: $20,000 to HISTORIC PETERSBURG FOUNDATION INC — historic preservation & cnsrvtn:operating support
Donors TrustAlexandria, VACharity · may take applications
12 matching grants · $120,500 · through 2024Largest: $10,000 to Prince William Historic Preservation Foundation — for museum exhibits
Largest: $2,500 to Historic Germanna — history research and preservation
Largest: $6,000 to FRIENDS OF ST LOUIS — historic preservation
Largest: $5,000 to FRIENDS OF THE RAPPAHANNOCK — historic preservation
Montpelier Steeplechase & EquestrianMontpelier Station, VACharity · may take applications
4 matching grants · $270,000 · through 2024Largest: $80,000 to THE MONTPELIER FOUNDATION — support education and historic preservation programs.
Largest: $8,000 to HERITAGE ELEMENTARY PTO — arts & culture
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