BF Foundation
Accepts applications
BF Foundation is a private foundation in Grundy, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $587,900 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $15,600 and the largest $230,600. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$587,900
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$15,600
- Largest grant$230,600
- Assets$14.2 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2024 was down from $620,000 the year before.
21% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $620,000 | 16 | $12.8 million |
| 2024 | $587,900 | 14 | $14.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Dawneda Williams PO Box 1777, Grundy, VA 24614 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (276) 935-2994 |
| What to submit | No formal format; need information as to how the funds will be used. |
| Deadlines | By year-end, december 31. |
| Restrictions | No restrictions. Only to be used for educational and support of other area charitable purposes involving education. |
What BF Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 11 | $497,300 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $60,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $30,600 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Buchanan County YMCA | Educational | $230,600 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Central Appalachia | Educational | $150,000 |
| Alice Llyod College | Educational | $60,000 |
| Buchanan County Technology and Career Center | Educational | $30,000 |
| Appalachain Highlands Community Dental Center | Educational | $25,000 |
| Theatre Guild of Buchanan County Inc | Educational | $20,000 |
| The Community Foundation of Western NC Inc | Educational | $15,600 |
| Baptist General Associaion of Virginia | Educational | $15,600 |
| Samaritans Purse | Educational | $15,000 |
| Friends of Buchanan County Library | Educational | $12,500 |
| Buchanan First Presbyterian Church | Educational | $5,000 |
| William King Museum of Art | Educational | $5,000 |
| Grundy High School - Art Department | Educational | $3,000 |
| 29th Judicial District Court Appointed Special Advocates Program | Educational | $600 |
Officers and trustees
- Dawneda Williams
- St Mullins
- Daniel S Street
- Stafford H Williams III
- Lucy Bowman
- Barry Elswick
Questions people ask
Does BF Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: By year-end, december 31..
How much does BF Foundation give?
$587,900 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $15,600.
Who runs BF Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Dawneda Williams (Secretary/Treasurer), St Mullins (Director), Daniel S Street (Director) and Stafford H Williams III (President) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does BF Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.