Alleghany Foundation
Accepts applications
Alleghany Foundation is a private foundation in Covington, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.2 million in 42 grants; the typical grant was $22,378 and the largest $500,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.2 million
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$22,378
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$75.0 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.2 million the year before.
23% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.4 million | 35 | $65.8 million |
| 2023 | $3.2 million | 40 | $71.3 million |
| 2024 | $2.2 million | 42 | $75.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mary Fant Donnan Executive Director Post Office Box 1176, Covington, VA 24426 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (540) 962-0970 |
| Deadlines | Applications are accepted year-round. |
| Restrictions | Grants are generally awarded only to organizations within the foundation's geographic area (alleghany county, clifton forge & covington areas). Grants are not made to individuals or religious organizations. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Alleghany Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 42 | $2.2 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Covington | Casey field/boodie albert stadium phase iii construction | $500,000 |
| Alleghany County | Jackson river scenic trail phase 5 | $204,119 |
| Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce & Tourism | Phase 3 trailblazer signs | $191,374 |
| The Masonic Theatre Preservation Foundation | General operating support and building maintenance | $184,119 |
| Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Tourism | Operational funds & program support 2021-2024 | $112,861 |
| Covington City Public Schools | Joint school communications specialist | $107,127 |
| Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Tourism | Tourism marketing of the alleghany highlands 2023-2025 | $101,349 |
| Alleghany Highlands Arts Council | Performing arts & community enrichment 2023-2024 | $85,086 |
| Alleghany Highlands YMCA | Ymca learning centers transportation | $54,247 |
| Alleghany Highlands Arts Council | Redefining relevance 2024-2025 | $53,018 |
| Alleghany Highlands YMCA | Central learning center relocation and renovations | $51,772 |
| Compass for Life | Compass for life renovations | $51,623 |
| Rockbridge Area Hospice | Advanced integrated care | $51,086 |
| Cora Incorporated | Cora dance alleghany staff capacity building | $48,213 |
| Alleghany Highlands YMCA | Early learning financial assistance 2022-23 | $45,701 |
| Alleghany Highlands Arts & Crafts Center | Matching funds - learning art by way of experiencing | $45,000 |
| The Masonic Theatre Preservation Foundation | Enhancing operational efficiency at the masonic theatre | $36,663 |
| Alleghany Highlands YMCA | 2024 annual campaign match | $35,475 |
| Recover Virginia | It's worth it! Drop-in | $24,681 |
| The Clifton Forge Company | Clifton forge school of the arts development activities | $24,188 |
| Alleghany Highlands Trail Club | 2025 alleghany highlands trail clearing project | $22,480 |
| The Masonic Theatre Preservation Foundation | Fy25 strategic planning and operations project | $22,276 |
| Alleghany Historical Society | Alleghany highlands industrial heritage and technology discovery center renovation completion | $19,824 |
| Alleghany Highlands Community Services Board Foundation | Adult drug treatment program | $18,368 |
| Alleghany Highlands Trail Club | 2023 alleghany highlands trail clearing project | $15,354 |
| The Advancement Foundation | Supporting and advancing entrepreneurship & innovation in the alleghany highlands | $12,524 |
| Blue Ridge Legal Services | Improving access to civil legal assistance for low-income residents of the alleghany highlands | $12,159 |
| The Masonic Theatre Preservation Foundation | Strategic activities | $11,833 |
| Alleghany Historical Society | 2024 summer interns for the discovery center | $11,240 |
| Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce & Tourism | Operational funds & program support 2024-2027 | $10,326 |
| Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerice & Tourism | Local food pantry assistance | $10,250 |
| Garth Newel Music Center | Allegheny mountain string project | $9,509 |
| Town of Clifton Forge | Stabilizing the historic stone house at mountain view cemetery | $8,400 |
| Garth Newel Music Center | Allegheny mountain string project | $7,963 |
| Blue Ridge Legal Services | Improving access to civil legal assistance for low-income residents of the alleghany highlands | $7,638 |
| Alleghany Highlands YMCA | 2024 dolly parton imagination library | $7,524 |
| Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia | High school college advisers | $7,500 |
| Rockbridge Area Hospice | The wall that heals | $5,000 |
| The Clifton Forge Company | 2024 summer intern for the clifton forge school of the arts | $4,800 |
| The Masonic Theatre Preservation Foundation | Souper sunday matching funds | $4,114 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Fant Donnan
- Susan W Rollinson PHD
- Kelly Dean Madsen
- Janie D Barnette
- Brandon S Caldwell
- Dr David E Crandall
- Jack A Hammond II
- Teresa B Johnson
- Ray Lipes
- Nancy Moga
- Kevin W Persinger
- R Meade Snyder
- Rachael Thompson
- James R Eller
- Dr Michele Ballou
Questions people ask
Does Alleghany Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications are accepted year-round.
How much does Alleghany Foundation give?
$2.2 million in tax year 2024, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $22,378.
Who runs Alleghany Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mary Fant Donnan (Executive Director), Susan W Rollinson PHD (Board President (Jan-July 2024)), Kelly Dean Madsen (Board President(july-Dec 2024),SEC/TRE) and Janie D Barnette (Secretary/Treasurer (July-Dec 2024)) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Alleghany Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, community development and education.