WC English Foundation
Accepts applications
WC English Foundation is a private foundation in Lynchburg, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $812,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $125,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$812,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$20.6 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2024 was down from $917,574 the year before.
11% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.1 million | 26 | $20.6 million |
| 2023 | $917,574 | 26 | $20.0 million |
| 2024 | $812,000 | 18 | $20.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mrs Beverley Dalton P O Box P7000, Lynchburg, VA 24505 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (434) 845-0301 |
| What to submit | Letter, explanation of need, other funding, IRS exemption letter. |
| Restrictions | Religious, charitable and educational. |
What WC English Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 11 | $532,500 |
| South Carolina | 6 | $207,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $72,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Henry Family Services | Unrestricted | $125,000 |
| Faith Christian Academy | Unrestricted | $120,000 |
| Pendleton Foundation for Black History and Culture | Unrestricted | $90,000 |
| Cooperative Baptist Fellowship | Unrestricted | $72,000 |
| Altavista Area YMCA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Avoca Museum | Unrestricted-2 grants | $50,000 |
| YMCA Martinsville | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Lynchburg Daily Bread | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Clemson Child Development Center | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Clemson Community Care | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Community Storehouse | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Grace Network of Martinsvillehenry County | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| First Baptist Church of Altavista | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Safetynet Inc | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Tri-County Technical College | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| First Baptist Church of Pendleton | Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Town of Altavista | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Joan E Allen
- Suzanne E Morse
- Beverley E Dalton
Questions people ask
Does WC English Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does WC English Foundation give?
$812,000 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs WC English Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Joan E Allen (Trustee), Suzanne E Morse (Trustee) and Beverley E Dalton (Trustee).
What does WC English Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.