Funders for Characterworks INC

Foundations and grantmakers with a track record of funding youth development organizations in VA — ranked by their actual grant history, most relevant first.

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25 funders found

Strong match Amazonsmile Foundation $17K · 204 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · WA
Gave $17K across 204 grants to youth development orgs in VA, 2022–2023
Avg grant $83Most recent 2023
Why this funder (204 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Foundation for the Carolinas $3.8M · 66 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · NC
Gave $3.8M across 66 grants to youth development orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $58KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (66 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund $1.7M · 45 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · MA
Gave $1.7M across 45 grants to youth development orgs in VA, 2021–2023
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $37KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (45 grants to similar orgs)
Possible match Dogwood Health Trust $2.8M · 40 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · NC
Gave $2.8M across 40 grants to youth development orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2024
Avg grant $70KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (40 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor American Online Giving Foundation INC $644K · 40 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · DE
Gave $644K across 40 grants to youth development orgs in VA, 2021–2023
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $16KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (40 grants to similar orgs)
Possible match United Way of Greater Charlotte $2.1M · 45 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · NC
Gave $2.1M across 45 grants to youth development orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2024
Avg grant $48KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (45 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Charlottesville Area Community Foundation $1.4M · 31 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · VA
Gave $1.4M across 31 grants to youth development orgs in VA, 2021–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $46KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (31 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Baltimore Community Foundation INC $1.4M · 43 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · MD
Gave $1.4M across 43 grants to youth development orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $33KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (43 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor The Community Foundation of Middle $557K · 39 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · TN
Gave $557K across 39 grants to youth development orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $14KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (39 grants to similar orgs)
Possible match Annie E Casey Foundation INC $1.2M · 38 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · MD
Gave $1.2M across 38 grants to youth development orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2024
Avg grant $32KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (38 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Hampton Roads Community Foundation $973K · 22 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · VA
Gave $973K across 22 grants to youth development orgs in VA, 2021–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $44KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (22 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor T Rowe Price Program for Charitable Giving INC $2.6M · 34 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · MD
Gave $2.6M across 34 grants to youth development orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $77KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (34 grants to similar orgs)
Possible match Baltimore Children and Youth Fund INC $3.3M · 42 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · MD
Gave $3.3M across 42 grants to youth development orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2023
Avg grant $77KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (42 grants to similar orgs)
Possible match Fund for Educational Excellence INC $1.6M · 35 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · MD
Gave $1.6M across 35 grants to youth development orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2024
Avg grant $46KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (35 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina INC $1.1M · 30 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · NC
Gave $1.1M across 30 grants to youth development orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $35KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (30 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Community Foundation of Greater Memphis INC $1.8M · 33 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · TN
Gave $1.8M across 33 grants to youth development orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $55KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (33 grants to similar orgs)
Possible match Pfizer Foundation INC $25K · 46 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · NY
Gave $25K across 46 grants to youth development orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2024
Avg grant $533Most recent 2024
Why this funder (46 grants to similar orgs)
Possible match The Duke Energy Foundation $302K · 42 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · NC
Gave $302K across 42 grants to youth development orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2022
Avg grant $7KMost recent 2022
Why this funder (42 grants to similar orgs)
Possible match Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation $1.1M · 29 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · DC
Gave $1.1M across 29 grants to youth development orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2024
Avg grant $38KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (29 grants to similar orgs)
Possible match The United Way of Central Maryland INC $1.0M · 28 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · MD
Gave $1.0M across 28 grants to youth development orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2024
Avg grant $37KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (28 grants to similar orgs)
Possible match The Abell Foundation INC $683K · 27 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · MD
Gave $683K across 27 grants to youth development orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2024
Avg grant $25KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (27 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Donor Advised Charitable Giving INC $1.3M · 21 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · CO
Gave $1.3M across 21 grants to youth development orgs in VA, 2021–2023
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $62KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (21 grants to similar orgs)
Possible match American Express Foundation $552K · 31 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · NY
Gave $552K across 31 grants to youth development orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2024
Avg grant $18KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (31 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund $773K · 23 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · FL
Gave $773K across 23 grants to youth development orgs in neighboring states, 2022–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $34KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (23 grants to similar orgs)
Possible match For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology First $1.5M · 25 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · NH
Gave $1.5M across 25 grants to youth development orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2024
Avg grant $61KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (25 grants to similar orgs)
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Matches are computed live from youth development grants in public IRS Form 990-PF and Schedule I filings. A funder appearing here has given to similar organizations before; it is not a guarantee of future funding, an endorsement, or an application invitation. · philanthropy.org