Investco Foundation
Accepts applications
Investco Foundation is a private foundation in Vinton, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $138,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$138,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $122,000 the year before.
25% of its 2025 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 | $100,000 | 15 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $122,000 | 16 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $138,000 | 16 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Douglas W Densmore PO Box 680, Vinton, VA 24179 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (540) 265-3740 |
| What to submit | Written Requests |
| Deadlines | Requests Accepted Anytime |
What Investco Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 16 | $138,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gods Pit Crew | Organized charity | $25,000 |
| National D-Day Memorial Foundation | Organized charity | $15,000 |
| Feeding America Southwest Virginia | Organized charity | $10,000 |
| Bradley Free Clinic | Organized charity | $10,000 |
| Free Clinic of Franklin County | Organized charity | $10,000 |
| Roanoke Valley SPCA | Organized charity | $10,000 |
| Hunters for the Hungry | Organized charity | $10,000 |
| Mel Leamon Free Clinic | Organized charity | $10,000 |
| Presbyterian Community Center Inc | Organized charity | $10,000 |
| Community Youth Program | Organized charity | $10,000 |
| Straight Street | Organized charity | $5,000 |
| Rescue Mission | Organized charity | $5,000 |
| Orchard Hills Achievement Center | Organized charity | $3,000 |
| Blue Ridge Public Broadcasting Service | Organized charity | $2,000 |
| WVTF Radio | Organized charity | $2,000 |
| Apple Ridge Farms | Organized charity | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ronald W Ernest
- Douglas Densmore
- Teresa Flinchum
- Dan Overstreet
- Garland Kidd
Questions people ask
Does Investco Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Requests Accepted Anytime.
How much does Investco Foundation give?
$138,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Investco Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ronald W Ernest (Director), Douglas Densmore (President), Teresa Flinchum (Treasurer) and Dan Overstreet (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Investco Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, food and hunger and faith communities.