Northern Virginia Health Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Northern Virginia Health Foundation is a private foundation in Alexandria, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.8 million in 29 grants; the typical grant was $21,600 and the largest $245,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.8 million
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$21,600
- Largest grant$245,000
- Assets$34.0 million
- New grantees62%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.8 million the year before.
62% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.8 million | 12 | $33.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 29 | $34.0 million |
How to apply
Northern Virginia Health Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Northern Virginia Health Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 27 | $1.8 million |
| Maryland | 1 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $6,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Neighborhood Health | General operating support | $245,000 |
| Arlington Free Clinic | General operating support | $145,000 |
| GR Prince William Comm Health Ctr | General operating support | $145,000 |
| Healthworks for Northern Virginia | General operating support | $145,000 |
| Northern Virginia Dental Clinic | General operating support | $145,000 |
| Northern Virginia Family Service | General operating support | $145,000 |
| Nova Scriptscentral Inc | General operating support | $145,000 |
| Arcadia Food Inc | Upstream | $100,000 |
| Arlington Free Clinic | Upstream | $100,000 |
| George Mason Foundation | Upstream | $100,000 |
| United Community Inc | Upstream | $100,000 |
| Arlington Free Clinic | Strengthening capacity | $25,000 |
| George Mason University Foundation | Strengthening capacity | $25,000 |
| The Chris Atwood Foundation | Strengthening capacity | $23,000 |
| Loudoun Free Clinic | Strengthening capacity | $21,600 |
| Arcadia Food Inc | Strengthening capacity | $20,000 |
| Loudoun Hunger Relief Inc | Strengthening capacity | $20,000 |
| New Virginia Majority Education Fund | Social connectedness | $20,000 |
| Tenants and Workers United | Social connectedness | $20,000 |
| Pathforward | Strengthening capacity | $17,500 |
| Braws | Strengthening capacity | $15,000 |
| Enterprise Community Development | Social connectedness | $15,000 |
| Lazera Ministries | Social connectedness | $15,000 |
| Northern Virginia Veterans Association | Social connectedness | $15,000 |
| The Spitfire Club | Social connectedness | $10,000 |
| The Lamb Center | Social connectedness | $7,500 |
| Casa Children's Intervention Services Inc | Strengthening capacity | $6,900 |
| Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington | Strengthening capacity | $6,500 |
| Cornerstone Craftsman | Strengthening capacity | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Patricia Mathews Left During 2024
- Courtney Rice Started During 2024
- Judy Feder PHD
- Ilka Wilson Vallee
- Ian Greaves PHD
- Guillermo Garcia
- Bill Hazel MD
- Susie Lee Started During 2024
- Sonia Quinonez
- Kimberley Ragnartz
- Phil Sunderland
Questions people ask
Does Northern Virginia Health Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Northern Virginia Health Foundation give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $21,600.
Who runs Northern Virginia Health Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Patricia Mathews Left During 2024 (President and Ceo), Courtney Rice Started During 2024 (President and Ceo), Judy Feder PHD (Chair) and Ilka Wilson Vallee (Vice Chair) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Northern Virginia Health Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, community development and food and hunger.