William M Backer Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
William M Backer Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Middleburg, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $649,700 in 52 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $256,000. 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$649,700
- Number of grants52
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$256,000
- Assets$9.7 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2024 was up from $500,000 the year before.
8% 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 | $743,500 | 47 | $8.9 million |
| 2023 | $500,000 | 52 | $9.6 million |
| 2024 | $649,700 | 52 | $9.7 million |
How to apply
William M Backer Foundation Inc 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 William M Backer Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 35 | $545,200 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $58,500 |
| Kentucky | 4 | $17,000 |
| New York | 2 | $11,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maine | 3 | $3,500 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $2,500 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Environmental Council | Environmental purposes | $256,000 |
| Afro-American Historical Association of Fauquier County | Charitable purposes | $110,000 |
| Campaign Legal Center | Charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Citizens for Fauquier County | Charitable purposes | $32,000 |
| Piedmont Journalism Foundation | Charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Fauquier Free Clinic | Charitable purposes | $17,500 |
| Windy Hill Foundation | Charitable purposes | $12,500 |
| Grace Episcopal Church | Religious purposes | $10,000 |
| Grayson-Jockey Club Research Fdn | Horse veterinary research purposes | $10,000 |
| Just Neighbors | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Our Children Foundation | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Educational purposes | $10,000 |
| Virginia League for Planned Parenthood | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Clifton Institute | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Giffords Law Center | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Racing Medication & Test Consortium | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Seven Loaves | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Upperville Colt & Horse Show | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Virginia Public Access Project | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Virginia Thoroughbred Association | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Fauquier Habitat for Humanity | Charitable purposes | $4,700 |
| Och Conservation Foundation | Charitable purposes | $3,500 |
| Virginia Working Landscapes | Charitable purposes | $3,500 |
| Fauquier Juneteenth | Charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Plains Community League | Charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| South Carolina Conservation League | Charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Virginia Piedmont Heritage Area Association | Charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Earth Justice | Charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Hospice Support of Fauquier | Charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Maine Farmland Trust | Charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Virginia Outdoors Foundation | Environmental purposes | $2,000 |
| Fauquier Education Farm | Charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Goose Creek Association | Educational purposes | $1,500 |
| Journey Through Hollowed Grounds | Charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Ocean Conservancy | Charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Backstretch Employee Service Team (Best) | Charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Bull Run Mountain Conservancy | Charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Fauquier SPCA | Charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Foundation of the State Arboretum | Charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Land Trust of Virginia | Charitable purposes | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ann M Backer
- David Moltke-Hansen
- Georgia H Herbert
- George Grayson
- Trevor Potter
Questions people ask
Does William M Backer Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does William M Backer Foundation Inc give?
$649,700 in tax year 2024, across 52 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs William M Backer Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Ann M Backer (President), David Moltke-Hansen (Director), Georgia H Herbert (Secretary) and George Grayson (Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does William M Backer Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, health and animals.