Spirit For Life Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 20-8034787
Foundation Overview
Based in Winchester, VA, Spirit For Life Foundation has awarded 155 grants totaling $820,500 to organizations in Virginia, Ohio and 13 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median award of $5,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
7 of 15 recipients (47%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 39% in Virginia and funding distributed across 15 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Virginia, funding concentrates in Lexington (15%), Bealeton (15%), Midland (13%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 6% change over 7 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (71%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Spirit For Life Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Foundation Of Community Hospice & Palliative Care | $10,000 | Jacksonville, FL, US | General Support Of Charitable Programs | 2023 |
| Mercy Corps Dept W | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support For Charitable Program | 2023 |
| Folds Of Honor Foundation | $5,000 | Owasso, OK, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2023 |
| National Pku Alliance | $5,000 | Tomahawk, WI, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2023 |
| Tunnel To Towers Foundation | $5,000 | Staten Island, NY, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2023 |
| Willing Warriors | $5,000 | Haymarket, VA, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2023 |
| The Ibc Network Foundation | $5,000 | Sealy, TX, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2023 |
| Hero's Bridge | $5,000 | Warrenton, VA, US | General Support Of Charitable Programs | 2023 |
| Clean The World Foundation | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2023 |
| Fauquier Spca | $5,000 | Midland, VA, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2023 |
| 4 Paws For Ability | $5,000 | Xenia, OH, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2023 |
| Wings Of Rescue | $2,500 | Van Nuys, CA, US | General Support For Charitable Program | 2023 |
| Saving Prince William Littles | $2,500 | Haymarket, VA, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2023 |
| Making Everything Good | $2,500 | Haymarket, VA, US | General Support Of Charitable Programs | 2023 |
| Aero Animal Rescue | $2,500 | Gainesville, VA, US | General Support For Charitable Program | 2023 |
| 4 Paws For Ability | $10,000 | Xenia, OH, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2022 |
| Clean The World Foundation | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2022 |
| Fauquier Spca | $5,000 | Midland, VA, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2022 |
| Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation | $5,000 | Falls Church, VA, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2022 |
| National Pku Alliance | $5,000 | Tomahawk, WI, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2022 |
| Paws For Seniors | $12,500 | Bealeton, VA, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2022 |
| Rockbridge High School | $3,000 | Lexington, VA, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2022 |
| Tunnel To Towers Foundation | $12,500 | Staten Island, NY, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2022 |
| Saving Prince William Littles | $5,000 | Haymarket, VA, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2022 |
| Willing Warriors | $7,500 | Haymarket, VA, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2022 |
| Hero Dogs Inc | $7,500 | Brookeville, MD, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2022 |
| Hospice Support Of Fauquier County | $5,000 | Warrenton, VA, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2022 |
| Rockbridge High School | $20,000 | Lexington, VA, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2021 |
| 4 Paws For Ability | $10,000 | Xenia, OH, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2021 |
| National Pku Alliance | $8,000 | Tomahawk, WI, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2021 |
| Tunnel To Towers Foundation | $7,500 | Staten Island, NY, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2021 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | $5,000 | Nashville, TN, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2021 |
| First Responders Children's Foundation | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2021 |
| Fauquier Spca | $5,000 | Midland, VA, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2021 |
| Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation | $5,000 | Falls Church, VA, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2021 |
| Building Homes For Heroes Inc | $5,000 | Island Park, NY, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2021 |
| Clean The World Foundation | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2021 |
| National Organization For Rare Disorders | $4,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2021 |
| Paws For Seniors | $3,000 | Bealeton, VA, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2021 |
| Cat's Cradle | $2,500 | Harrisonburg, VA, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2021 |
| Concerns Of Police Survivors (cops) | $2,500 | Camdenton, MO, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2021 |
| Friends Of Homeless Animals | $2,500 | Aldie, VA, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2021 |
| Child Fund Of America Inc | $1,500 | New Paltz, NY, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2021 |
| Ashlie's Embrace | $1,500 | North Canton, OH, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2021 |
| Mid-atlantic Burn Camp | $1,500 | Clarksville, MD, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2021 |
| Rockbridge High School | $20,000 | Lexington, VA, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2021 |
| 4 Paws For Ability | $10,000 | Xenia, OH, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2021 |
| National Pku Alliance | $8,000 | Tomahawk, WI, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2021 |
| Tunnel To Towers Foundation | $7,500 | Staten Island, NY, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2021 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | $5,000 | Nashville, TN, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2021 |
| First Responders Children's Foundation | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2021 |
| Fauquier Spca | $5,000 | Midland, VA, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2021 |
| Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation | $5,000 | Falls Church, VA, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2021 |
| Building Homes For Heroes Inc | $5,000 | Island Park, NY, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2021 |
| Clean The World Foundation | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2021 |
| National Organization For Rare Disorders | $4,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2021 |
| Paws For Seniors | $3,000 | Bealeton, VA, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2021 |
| Cat's Cradle | $2,500 | Harrisonburg, VA, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2021 |
| Concerns Of Police Survivors (Cops) | $2,500 | Camdenton, MO, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2021 |
| Friends Of Homeless Animals | $2,500 | Aldie, VA, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2021 |
| Child Fund Of America Inc | $1,500 | New Paltz, NY, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2021 |
| Ashlie's Embrace | $1,500 | North Canton, OH, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2021 |
| Mid-atlantic Burn Camp | $1,500 | Clarksville, MD, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2021 |
| Rockbridge High School | $20,000 | Lexington, VA, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2021 |
| 4 Paws For Ability | $10,000 | Xenia, OH, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2021 |
| National Pku Alliance | $8,000 | Tomahawk, WI, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2021 |
| Tunnel To Towers Foundation | $7,500 | Staten Island, NY, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2021 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | $5,000 | Nashville, TN, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2021 |
| First Responders Children's Foundation | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2021 |
| Fauquier Spca | $5,000 | Midland, VA, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2021 |
| Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation | $5,000 | Falls Church, VA, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2021 |
| Building Homes For Heroes Inc | $5,000 | Island Park, NY, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2021 |
| Clean The World Foundation | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2021 |
| National Organization For Rare Disorders | $4,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2021 |
| Paws For Seniors | $3,000 | Bealeton, VA, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2021 |
| Cat's Cradle | $2,500 | Harrisonburg, VA, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2021 |
| Concerns Of Police Survivors (Cops) | $2,500 | Camdenton, MO, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2021 |
| Friends Of Homeless Animals | $2,500 | Aldie, VA, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2021 |
| Child Fund Of America Inc | $1,500 | New Paltz, NY, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2021 |
| Ashlie's Embrace | $1,500 | North Canton, OH, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2021 |
| Mid-atlantic Burn Camp | $1,500 | Clarksville, MD, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2021 |
| Child Fund Of America Inc | $3,000 | New Paltz, NY, US | Public Charity | 2020 |
| Clean The World Foundation | $6,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity | 2020 |
| Fauquier Spca | $5,000 | Midland, VA, US | Public Charity | 2020 |
| First Responders Children's Foundation | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Public Charity | 2020 |
| Folds Of Honor Foundation | $5,000 | Owasso, OK, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2020 |
| Guide Dog Foundation For The Blind Inc | $5,000 | Smithtown, NY, US | To Improve The Quality Of Life Of People Who Are Blind | 2020 |
| Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation | $6,000 | Falls Church, VA, US | Public Charity | 2020 |
| National Organization For Rare Disorders | $3,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2020 |
| National Pku Alliance | $3,000 | Tomahawk, WI, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2020 |
| Paws For Seniors | $2,500 | Bealeton, VA, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2020 |
| Rockbridge Area Hospice | $5,000 | Lexington, VA, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2020 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers Foundation | $6,000 | Staten Island, NY, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2020 |
| University Of Virginia Health System - The Lucas Fund | $10,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Public Charity | 2020 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $6,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2020 |
| Hma Ministries | $2,500 | Sapulpa, OK, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2020 |
| Concerns Of Police Survivors (cops) | $5,000 | Camdenton, MO, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2020 |
| 4 Paws For Ability | $10,000 | Xenia, OH, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2019 |
| Cat's Cradle | $2,500 | Harrisonburg, VA, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2019 |
| Fauquier Spca | $6,500 | Midland, VA, US | Public Charity | 2019 |
| First Responders Children's Foundation | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Public Charity | 2019 |
| Folds Of Honor Foundation | $5,000 | Owasso, OK, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2019 |
| National Organization For Rare Disorders | $4,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2019 |
| National Pku Alliance | $8,000 | Tomahawk, WI, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2019 |
| Paws For Seniors | $3,000 | Bealeton, VA, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2019 |
| Rockbridge Area Hospice | $5,000 | Lexington, VA, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2019 |
| Fauquier Fish | $5,000 | Warrenton, VA, US | Public Charity | 2019 |
| University Of Virginia Health System - The Lucas Fund | $10,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Public Charity | 2019 |
| Clean The World Foundation | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity | 2019 |
| Child Fund Of America Inc | $1,500 | New Paltz, NY, US | Public Charity | 2019 |
| Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation | $5,000 | Falls Church, VA, US | Public Charity | 2019 |
| 4 Paws For Ability | $10,000 | Xenia, OH, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2018 |
| Cat's Cradle | $2,500 | Harrisonburg, VA, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2018 |
| Folds Of Honor Foundation | $5,000 | Owasso, OK, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2018 |
| Mid-atlantic Burn Camp | $5,000 | Clarksville, MD, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2018 |
| National Organization For Rare Disorders | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2018 |
| National Pku Alliance | $5,000 | Tomahawk, WI, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2018 |
| Paws For Seniors | $2,500 | Bealeton, VA, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2018 |
| Rockbridge Area Hospice | $5,000 | Lexington, VA, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2018 |
| The Chance Foundation | $1,000 | Catlett, VA, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2018 |
| Chapman Partnership | $5,000 | Miami, FL, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2018 |
| Semper Fi Fund | $5,000 | Quantico, VA, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2018 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers Foundation | $5,000 | Staten Island, NY, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2018 |
| Fauquier Spca | $5,000 | Midland, VA, US | Public Charity | 2018 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | $7,500 | Kanab, UT, US | Public Charity | 2018 |
| First Responders Children's Foundation | $4,000 | New York, NY, US | Public Charity | 2018 |
| 4 Paws For Ability | $7,500 | Xenia, OH, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2017 |
| Canine Companions For Independence | $2,500 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2017 |
| Cat's Cradle | $7,500 | Harrisonburg, VA, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2017 |
| Cherry Blossom Cancer Foundation | $5,000 | Middleburg, VA, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2017 |
| Fisher House Foundation | $2,500 | Rockville, MD, US | Support Military Families With Housing For Medical Treatment | 2017 |
| Folds Of Honor Foundation | $2,500 | Owasso, OK, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2017 |
| Last Chance For Animals | $5,000 | Los Angelos, CA, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2017 |
| National Fallen Firefighters Foundation | $5,000 | Emmitsburg, MD, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2017 |
| National Organization For Rare Disorders | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2017 |
| National Pku Alliance | $2,500 | Tomahawk, WI, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2017 |
| Paws For Seniors | $2,500 | Bealeton, VA, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2017 |
| Rockbridge Area Hospice | $5,000 | Lexington, VA, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2017 |
| The Chance Foundation | $5,000 | Catlett, VA, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2017 |
| The Fauquier Spca | $5,000 | Warrenton, VA, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2017 |
| Washington Memorial Chapel | $10,000 | Valley Forge, PA, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2017 |
| Winn Feline Foundation | $2,500 | Wyckoff, NJ, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2017 |
| Cat's Cradle | $5,000 | Harrisonburg, VA, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2016 |
| Fisher House Foundation | $5,000 | Rockville, MD, US | Support Military Families With Housing For Medical Treatment | 2016 |
| Mid-atlantic Burn Camp | $5,000 | Clarksville, MD, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2016 |
| Paws For Seniors | $7,500 | Bealeton, VA, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2016 |
| The Fauquier Spca | $7,500 | Warrenton, VA, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2016 |
| Washington Memorial Chapel | $10,000 | Valley Forge, PA, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2016 |
| Animal Defense Leage Of Texas | $5,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2016 |
| The Chance Foundation | $7,500 | Catlett, VA, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2016 |
| Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund | $5,000 | Oceanside, CA, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2016 |
| National Pku Alliance | $7,500 | Tomahawk, WI, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2016 |
| 4 Paws For Ability | $5,000 | Xenia, OH, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2016 |
| Rockbridge Area Hospice | $5,000 | Lexington, VA, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2016 |
| Gray Face Acres | $5,000 | Haymarket, VA, US | General Support Of Charitable Program | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 20-8034787 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 202 N LOUDOUN ST Winchester, VA 22601-4952 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Spirit For Life Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director/pres | James E Dorion |
|---|---|
| Director/vp/treas | Sandra J Dorion |
| Director | Ashley M Kwitkin |
| Director | Rachel R Dorion |
Forms 990-PF
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