Funding search · vision and hearing · Virginia
Who funds vision and hearing work in Virginia
15 funders have a record of paying for vision and hearing work by Virginia recipients: 56 grants totaling $4.4M, most recently in 2025 — mostly private foundations, plus grantmaking charities. The largest by matched giving are Delta Gamma Foundation ($85,000), Powhatan Lions Club Foundation ($9,100) and Florence May Canine Rescue Trust ($13,450).
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.
Delta Gamma FoundationColumbus, OHCharity · may take applications
5 matching grants · $85,000 · through 2024Largest: $30,000 to AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND — aid for blind
Largest: $1,100 to VA School for Deaf & Blind Foundation — scholarship for blind studentsto attend space camp
Largest: $3,500 to DEAF DOGS ROCK — specialize in the rescue training & placement of deaf dogs to provide support for deaf dogs & their families
Largest: $150,000 to AMERICAN FOUNDATION OF THE BLIND — aid to the blind
Vsdb FoundationStaunton, VACharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $502,526 · through 2024Largest: $217,016 to VIRGINIA SCHOOL FOR DEAF & BLIND — educational support
Largest: $100,000 to AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND — general operating support
Largest: $45,000 to AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND INC — general operations in dc metropolitan area
Largest: $1.0M to AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND — to help further charitable purposes of organization.
Largest: $20,000 to AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND — unrestricted general
Afb Special FundHuntington, WVCharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $850,000 · through 2023Largest: $300,000 to AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND INC — help for people with vision loss
Largest: $9,000 to BLINDED VETERANS ASSOCIATION — general operating
Largest: $5,000 to AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND — to help further charitable purpose of organization.
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