Who funds health clinics and health care in Virginia
From 2022 to 2025, 670 foundations and charities reported 2,433 grants to 302 clinics and health care nonprofits in Virginia. The typical grant was $14,700.
The funders that paid the most of them: Sentara Health (41), Virginia Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Inc (28) and The Community Foundation Inc (22).
From IRS grant records. Counts nonprofits with budgets under $5,000,000.
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The 15 funders that paid the most clinics and health care nonprofits in Virginia
| Funder | Nonprofits paid | Typical grant | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sentara Health Virfinia Beach, VA | 41 | $20,000 | 2024 |
| Virginia Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Inc Richmond, VA | 28 | $112,952 | 2024 |
| The Community Foundation Inc Richmond, VA | 22 | $21,000 | 2024 |
| Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation Richmond, VA | 19 | $5,000 | 2024 |
| Charlottesville Area Community Foundation Charlottesvle, VA | 15 | $25,000 | 2024 |
| Virginia Health Care Foundation Richmond, VA | 12 | $47,000 | 2024 |
| Hampton Roads Community Foundation Norfolk, VA | 9 | $25,000 | 2023 |
| Delta Dental of Virginia Foundation Inc Roanoke, VA | 9 | $52,500 | 2024 |
| Bon Secours Mercy Health Inc Blue Ash, OH | 9 | $21,500 | 2024 |
| Valley Health System Winchester, VA | 8 | $20,000 | 2024 |
| The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County Harrisonburg, VA | 7 | $14,744 | 2024 |
| Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation Lynchburg, VA | 6 | $15,000 | 2024 |
| Langley for Families - the Foundation of Lfcu Newport News, VA | 6 | $10,000 | 2025 |
| Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC | 6 | $500 | 2023 |
| The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Inc Fairfax, VA | 6 | $15,000 | 2024 |
Recent grants
- Sentara Health paid Tidewater Emergency Medical Services Council Inc $200,100 in 2024. Purpose: Tems healthcare education expo & whole blood initiative.
- Virginia Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Inc paid Charlottesville Free Clinic $372,591 in 2024. Purpose: Free clinic support.
- The Community Foundation Inc paid Northern Neck-middlesex Free Health Clinic Inc $193,262 in 2024. Purpose: Health and wellness.
- Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation paid Richmond and Henrico Public Health Foundation $10,000 in 2024. Purpose: The health equity fund.
- Charlottesville Area Community Foundation paid Charlottesville Free Clinic $272,169 in 2024. Purpose: General purposes.
- Virginia Health Care Foundation paid Free Clinic of Central Virginia $93,000 in 2024. Purpose: Dental.
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Questions people ask
Who gives the most grants to health clinics and health care in Virginia?
By the number of nonprofits paid from 2022 to 2025, the leading funders were Sentara Health (41), Virginia Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Inc (28), The Community Foundation Inc (22). The count in parentheses is how many clinics and health care nonprofits in Virginia each one paid.
How big is a typical grant to health clinics and health care in Virginia?
The median grant was $14,700 across 2,433 grants. Half were smaller and half were larger. Each funder's own typical grant is in the table above.
Do these funders accept applications?
Not always. IRS records show who a funder paid, not whether it takes new applicants. Open the funder's website and read its guidelines before you reach out.
Where does this data come from?
From grants reported to the IRS on Form 990 Schedule I and Form 990-PF for 2022 to 2025, matched to each recipient's IRS record. It counts clinics and health care nonprofits with budgets under $5,000,000, by their IRS cause code. Donor-advised fund sponsors are left out.