Wythe-Bland Foundation
Accepts applications
Wythe-Bland Foundation is a private foundation in Wytheville, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.4 million in 26 grants; the typical grant was $31,834 and the largest $530,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.4 million
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$31,834
- Largest grant$530,000
- Assets$63.9 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.8 million the year before.
16% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2.3 million | 25 | $52.6 million |
| 2023 | $2.8 million | 29 | $59.8 million |
| 2024 | $2.4 million | 26 | $63.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Travis Jackson 155 West Monroe Street, Wytheville, VA 24382 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (276) 228-8001, tjackson@wbfoundation.com |
| What to submit | Applicants can complete and application and submit via eamil, mail, or in person. The information and materials that each application should include are: grant applciation, applicant's feasbility report, project calendar, budget form, project outcomes and objectives, previous wbf funding, appliation checklist, organizational documentation, and audit and/or financial reports. |
| Deadlines | Submission deadlines are february 1 and august 1 |
| Restrictions | Only nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies that serve wythe & bland county citizens. No grants will be made to individuals. See grant guidelines on our website for more information. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Wythe-Bland Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 26 | $2.4 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bland Ministry Center Dental | Big walker dental, bland dental clic | $530,000 |
| WCC Educational Foundation | Scholarship program | $344,486 |
| Open Door Community | Health and welfare | $306,000 |
| Brock Hughes Free Clinic | Clincial services | $300,334 |
| Bland County Public Schools | Educational enhancements, jams, sci- | $215,100 |
| Milwald Theatre Inc | Communtiy engagement, audiovisual eq | $150,000 |
| Wythe County School Board | Classroom programs | $141,178 |
| Individual | Community development | $66,667 |
| Town of Wytheville | Fit for life, log cabin project, pp | $62,091 |
| Individual | Operations | $48,000 |
| Bland County Medical Center | Medical services | $40,000 |
| Bland County Youth Sports | Health and welfare | $40,000 |
| Wytheville Training School Cultural | Community programming | $38,668 |
| Individual | Mobile food pantry | $25,000 |
| Salt and Light | Health and welfare | $22,500 |
| Wythe County Breast Cancer Coalitio | Health and weflare porgram | $16,800 |
| Swva Crossroads Coalition | Community programs | $11,000 |
| Edith Bolling Wilson Museum | Community development | $10,668 |
| Individual | Health and welfare | $10,000 |
| Austinville PH Church | Food program | $7,000 |
| Individual | Medication services | $5,500 |
| Bland County | Farmers market | $5,000 |
| Individual | Health and welfare | $5,000 |
| Individual | My mind matters program | $4,830 |
| Wythe County | Eos project | $3,000 |
| Depaul Community Resources | Health and welfare | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Hal Absher
- Travis Jackson
- Theresa Dix
- Donnie Buck
- Dr Richard Dickie Copenhaver
- Jerry Davis
- Joe Freeman
- Mark Mabry
- Gerry Schepers
- Stephen Moore
- Molly Thompson
- Craig Smith
- Joel Hash
- Rick Worley
Questions people ask
Does Wythe-Bland Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Submission deadlines are february 1 and august 1.
How much does Wythe-Bland Foundation give?
$2.4 million in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $31,834.
Who runs Wythe-Bland Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Hal Absher (Board), Travis Jackson (Executive Di), Theresa Dix (Board) and Donnie Buck (Secretary) among 14 officers and trustees.
What does Wythe-Bland Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and faith communities.