The Rapha Foundation
Accepts applications
The Rapha Foundation is a private foundation in Wise, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.9 million in 59 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $155,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.9 million
- Number of grants59
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$155,000
- Assets$47.9 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
67% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.7 million | 34 | $42.2 million |
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 46 | $46.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 59 | $47.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mark Vanover PO Box 3996, Wise, VA 24293 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (276) 325-9745, mvanover@rapha.foundation |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Rapha Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 58 | $1.8 million |
| North Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Advocacy Center (Meoc) | Children's advocacy center | $155,000 |
| Communities in Schools | Education / at-risk programs | $150,000 |
| Family Crisis Support Services | Hope haven facility | $100,000 |
| Legal Aid Society of Swva | Conservator program | $100,000 |
| Mountain Empire Comm College | Ampitheater | $100,000 |
| Uva Wise | Scholarship | $100,000 |
| Virginia Tech Foundation | Autism support & resources | $87,140 |
| Mountain Empire Comm College | Scholarship | $75,000 |
| Wise County Christian School | Liberty univ. On-line academy | $55,000 |
| Coeburn Middle School | Literacy project | $51,000 |
| Mountain Empire Older Citizens | Emergency fuel fund | $50,000 |
| Norton Community Hospital | Day care supplements | $50,000 |
| Uva Wise | Nursing program support | $50,000 |
| Wise Co Food Bank | Food insecurities | $40,000 |
| Lonesome Pine Office on Youth | Parenting programs | $35,000 |
| Pro-Art of Wise | Summer arts camp | $34,300 |
| Lonesome Pine Regional Library | Early childhood education | $30,000 |
| Mountain Empire Older Citizens | Pace computer upgrade | $30,000 |
| Mountain Empire Older Citizens | Mlcc nutritional program | $30,000 |
| Mountain Empire Older Citizens | Technology for seniors | $29,665 |
| City of Norton | Recreational equipment | $25,000 |
| Dickenson County Social Services | Recreational equipment | $25,000 |
| Girls Inc | Norton mentoring program | $25,000 |
| Lunchbox 276 - School Backpack Program | Food insecurities | $25,000 |
| Napoleon Hill Foundation | Keys to success course | $25,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Hurrican helene relief | $25,000 |
| Lonesome Pine Office on Youth | Imagination library | $24,300 |
| Appalachian Sustainable Development | Emergency food funding | $20,000 |
| Camp Bethel | Recreational facilities | $20,000 |
| Feeding Swva | Food insecurities | $20,000 |
| NCH Im Residency Program | Teamwork / wellness programs | $20,000 |
| Synergy Foundation | Food insecurities | $20,000 |
| Town of St Paul | Recreation equipment | $17,500 |
| Appalachian Sustainable Development | Food insecurities | $15,000 |
| Lonesome Pine Office on Youth | Teen outreach program | $15,000 |
| NCH FM Residency Program | Conference / social gatherings | $15,000 |
| Uva Wise - Smiddy's Cupboard | Food insecurities | $15,000 |
| Walking Wise | Homeschool co-op | $14,000 |
| William King Muesum of Art | School programs | $12,900 |
| NCH Family Birthing Center | Nurse workshop / gift swaddle | $12,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles Ward
- Valerie Lawson
- Ernie Ward
- Dr Matthew Cusano MD
- Fred Ramey
- Larry Barton
- Mark Vanover
Questions people ask
Does The Rapha Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Rapha Foundation give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2024, across 59 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The Rapha Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Charles Ward (Chairman), Valerie Lawson (Vice Chair), Ernie Ward (Secretary/Treasurer) and Dr Matthew Cusano MD (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Rapha Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and food and hunger.