Wellspring Foundation of Southwest
Preselected recipients only
Wellspring Foundation of Southwest is a private foundation in Abingdon, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.9 million in 21 grants; the typical grant was $36,000 and the largest $2.0 million. 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$4.9 million
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$36,000
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$197 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was the same as $4.9 million the year before.
0% 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 | $584,316 | 7 | $140 million |
| 2023 | $4.9 million | 21 | $176 million |
| 2024 | $4.9 million | 21 | $197 million |
How to apply
Wellspring Foundation of Southwest 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Wellspring Foundation of Southwest funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 17 | $4.1 million |
| Tennessee | 2 | $434,499 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $318,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $13,395 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eo Companies | Community support | $2.0 million |
| Va Highlands Comm College | Community support | $1.0 million |
| US National Whitewater Center Inc | Community support | $318,000 |
| SW Va Higher Education Center | Community support | $300,000 |
| Ballad Health | Community support | $234,499 |
| Communities in Schools of App High | Community support | $227,380 |
| Appalachian Highlands Comm Dental | Community support | $213,699 |
| Fairview Housing Management Corp | Community support | $200,000 |
| United Way of SW Va | Community support | $122,040 |
| Washington County Va Public Schools | Community support | $53,320 |
| Mount Rogers Health District | Community support | $36,000 |
| Mount Rogers Development Partnershi | Community support | $25,000 |
| SW Va 4-H Education Center | Community support | $24,800 |
| Russell County Va | Community support | $20,146 |
| Valley Institute Elementary School | Community support | $20,000 |
| Russell County Sheriff's Office | Community support | $20,000 |
| Blue Ridge Discovery Center | Community support | $18,305 |
| Mount Rogers Community Services | Community support | $16,769 |
| Rip Medical Debt | Community support | $13,395 |
| Bristol Regional Speech and Hearing | Community support | $12,500 |
| Path Partnerships | Community support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William Hayter
- Donnie Meadows
- Dr Haytham Adada
- Dr Karen Elmore
- Marvin Gilliam
- Karl Kindig
- Dr Joann Price
- Thomas Revels
- Elizabeth Lowe
- Rev Kevin Campbell
- Sean McMurray
- Rusty Little
- Susan Abel
- Courtney Stringer
Questions people ask
Does Wellspring Foundation of Southwest accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wellspring Foundation of Southwest give?
$4.9 million in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $36,000.
Who runs Wellspring Foundation of Southwest?
Its 2024 filing lists William Hayter (Board Member), Donnie Meadows (Board Member), Dr Haytham Adada (Board Member) and Dr Karen Elmore (Board Member) among 14 officers and trustees.
What does Wellspring Foundation of Southwest fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.