The English Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 54-6036409
Foundation Overview
Based in Altavista, VA, The English Foundation has awarded 192 grants totaling $1,378,683 to organizations in Virginia, Tennessee and 7 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $500,000, with a median award of $1,400.
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New Applicant Friendliness
2 of 15 recipients (13%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
88% of all grants are concentrated in Virginia, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Virginia, funding concentrates in Altavista (37%), Lynchburg (17%), Blacksburg (11%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 64% decrease over 7 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Dual focus on education (75%) and general purposes, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The English 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acova Museum | $500 | Altavista, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Altavista Area Ymca | $10,000 | Altavista, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Altavista Habitat For Humanity | $2,000 | Altavista, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Dawn | $10,000 | Altavista, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| First Baptist Church | $10,000 | Altavista, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Hunters For The Hungry | $1,000 | Big Island, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| James Madison University | $4,000 | Harrisonburg, VA, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Old Dominion University | $2,000 | Norfold, VA, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Remote Area Medical Volunteer Corp | $1,500 | Rockford, TN, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Salvation Army | $1,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Tunnel To Towers | $1,000 | Staten Island, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| V Foundation For Cancer Research | $2,000 | Cary, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Virginia Tech Athletic Fund | $2,000 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| St Jude's Childrens Research Hospital | $1,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Sweet Briar College | $2,000 | Sweet Briar, VA, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| Acova Museum | $500 | Altavista, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Altavista Area Ymca | $10,000 | Altavista, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Altavista Habitat For Humanity | $2,000 | Altavista, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Bridgewater College | $2,000 | Bridgewater, VA, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Central Virginia Community College | $4,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Dawn | $10,000 | Altavista, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| First Baptist Church | $8,000 | Altavista, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| God's Pit Crew | $1,000 | Danville, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Hunters For The Hungry | $1,000 | Big Island, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Liberty University | $4,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Remote Area Medical Volunteer Corp | $1,500 | Rockford, TN, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $1,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Tunnel To Towers | $1,000 | Staten Island, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| V Foundation For Cancer Research | $2,000 | Cary, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Virginia Tech | $2,000 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Virginia Tech Athletic Fund | $2,000 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Ymca - Frannies House | $500 | Altavista, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Regent University | $2,000 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Lynchburg Habitat For Humanity | $250 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Americares | $1,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Altavista Area Chamber Of Commerce | $1,000 | Altavista, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Altavista Area Ymca | $10,000 | Altavista, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Altavista Habitat For Humanity | $2,000 | Altavista, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| American Legion Post 36 | $1,000 | Altavista, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Acova Museum | $500 | Altavista, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Dawn | $10,000 | Altavista, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| First Baptist Church | $8,000 | Altavista, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Hunters For The Hungry | $1,000 | Big Island, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Liberty University | $3,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Patrick Henry Boys & Girls Plantation | $2,000 | Brookneal, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Remote Area Medical Volunteer Corp | $1,500 | Rockford, TN, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Salvation Army | $1,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Stone Ridge Foundation | $1,000 | Altavista, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| University Of Virginia | $1,500 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| V Foundation For Cancer Research | $2,000 | Cary, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Virginia Tech | $4,000 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Virginia Tech Athletic Fund | $10,000 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Ymca - Frannies House | $500 | Altavista, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Tunnel To Towers | $1,000 | Staten Island, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| God's Pit Crew | $1,000 | Danville, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| University Of Lynchburg | $1,500 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Hollins University | $1,500 | Roanoke, VA, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Altavista Area Chamber Of Commerce | $1,000 | Altavista, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Altavista Area Ymca | $10,000 | Altavista, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Altavista Habitat For Humanity | $2,000 | Altavista, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| American Legion Post 36 | $1,000 | Altavista, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Avoca Museum | $1,000 | Altavista, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Blue Ridge Pbs | $500 | Roanoke, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Dawn | $10,000 | Altavista, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Families Of The Wounded Fund | $1,000 | Midlothian, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| First Baptist Church | $10,000 | Altavista, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Gleaning For The World | $300 | Concord, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Hunters For The Hungry | $1,000 | Big Island, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Liberty University | $4,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Lighthouse Community Center | $1,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Patrick Henry Boys & Girls Plantation | $2,000 | Brookneal, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Remote Area Medical Volunteer Corp | $1,500 | Rockford, TN, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Salvation Army | $1,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Virginia Tech Athletic Fund | $10,000 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Virginia Tech Foundation Inc | $500,000 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Ymca - Frannies House | $500 | Altavista, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Bridgewater College | $2,000 | Bridgewater, VA, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| University Of Virginia | $2,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Stone Ridge Foundation | $1,000 | Altavista, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| V Foundation For Cancer Research | $1,000 | Cary, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Altavista Area Chamber Of Commerce | $1,000 | Altavista, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Altavista Area Ymca | $10,000 | Altavista, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Altavista Habitat For Humanity | $2,000 | Altavista, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| American Legion Post 36 | $1,000 | Altavista, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Avoca Museum | $500 | Altavista, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Blue Ridge Pbs | $500 | Roanoke, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Central Virginia Community College | $3,600 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Scholarships | 2019 |
| Dawn | $10,000 | Altavista, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Families Of The Wounded Fund | $1,000 | Midlothian, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| First Baptist Church | $8,500 | Altavista, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Gleaning For The World | $300 | Concord, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Hunters For The Hungry | $1,000 | Big Island, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Liberty University | $1,300 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Scholarship | 2019 |
| Patrick Henry Boys & Girls Plantation | $2,000 | Brookneal, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Remote Area Medical Volunteer Corp | $1,500 | Rockford, TN, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Salvation Army | $1,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Virginia Foundation For Independent Colleges | $5,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Education Fund | 2019 |
| Virginia Tech | $2,300 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Scholarships | 2019 |
| Virginia Tech Athletic Fund | $10,000 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Virginia Tech Foundation Inc | $60,000 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Ymca - Frannies House | $500 | Altavista, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| James Madison University | $1,300 | Harrisonburg, VA, US | Scholarship | 2019 |
| Lighthouse Community Center | $1,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Nc State University | $2,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Scholarship | 2019 |
| Radford University | $1,300 | Radford, VA, US | Scholarship | 2019 |
| Thomas Road Baptist Church | $1,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| University Of Georgia | $1,300 | Athens, GA, US | Scholarship | 2019 |
| Altavista Area Chamber Of Commerce | $1,000 | Altavista, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Altavista Area Ymca | $10,000 | Altavista, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Altavista Habitat For Humanity | $2,000 | Altavista, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Alzheimers Association | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Avoca Museum | $500 | Altavista, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Blue Ridge Pbs | $500 | Roanoke, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Central Virginia Community College | $1,500 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| Dawn | $10,000 | Altavista, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Families Of The Wounded Fund | $1,000 | Midlothian, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| First Baptist Church | $8,000 | Altavista, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Hunters For The Hungry | $1,000 | Big Island, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Virginia Technical Institute | $1,858 | Altavista, VA, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| Third Chance Ministry | $1,000 | Danville, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Patrick Henry Boys & Girls Plantation | $2,000 | Brookneal, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Salvation Army | $1,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Virginia Tech | $2,000 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| Virginia Foundation For Independent Colleges | $5,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Education Fund | 2018 |
| Virginia Tech Athletic Fund | $10,000 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Virginia Tech Foundation Inc | $60,875 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Remote Area Medical Volunteer Corp | $1,500 | Rockford, TN, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Ymca - Frannies House | $500 | Altavista, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Gleaning For The World | $1,300 | Concord, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| American Legion Post 36 | $1,000 | Altavista, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | $1,500 | Richmond, VA, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Ebenezer United Methodist Church | $100 | Bedford, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Liberty University | $500 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Old Dominion University | $2,000 | Norfold, VA, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Liberty University | $1,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Altavista Area Chamber Of Commerce | $1,000 | Altavista, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Altavista Area Ymca | $10,000 | Altavista, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Altavista Habitat For Humanity | $2,000 | Altavista, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Alzheimers Association | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Avoca Museum | $500 | Altavista, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Blue Ridge Pbs | $500 | Roanoke, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Central Virginia Community College | $1,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| Dawn | $10,000 | Altavista, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Families Of The Wounded Fund | $1,000 | Midlothian, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| First Baptist Church | $8,000 | Altavista, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Hunters For The Hungry | $1,000 | Big Island, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Lynchburg College | $2,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| University Of Alabama | $1,000 | Tuscaloosa, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Patrick Henry Boys & Girls Plantation | $2,000 | Brookneal, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Salvation Army | $1,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Virginia Tech | $1,000 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| Virginia Foundation For Independent Colleges | $5,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Education Fund | 2017 |
| Virginia Tech Athletic Fund | $10,000 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Virginia Tech Foundation Inc | $166,000 | Blacksburg, VA, US | English Family Scholarship | 2017 |
| Remote Area Medical Volunteer Corp | $1,500 | Rockford, TN, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Ymca - Frannies House | $500 | Altavista, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Longwood University | $1,000 | Farmville, VA, US | Scholarship | 2017 |
| American Legion Post 36 | $1,000 | Altavista, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Radford University | $3,000 | Radford, VA, US | Scholarship | 2017 |
| Lewis Clark State College | $1,000 | Lewiston, ID, US | Scholarship | 2017 |
| Liberty University | $1,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Scholarship | 2017 |
| National Museum Of The Us Army | $1,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Wingate University | $1,000 | Wingate, NC, US | Scholarship | 2017 |
| Third Chance Ministry | $1,000 | Danville, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| White Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church | $500 | Dry Fork, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Altavista Area Chamber Of Commerce | $1,000 | Altavista, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Altavista Area Ymca | $10,000 | Altavista, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Altavista Habitat For Humanity | $2,000 | Altavista, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Alzheimers Research | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Avoca Museum | $500 | Altavista, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Blue Ridge Pbs | $500 | Roanoke, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Central Virginia Community College | $2,500 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Scholarships | 2016 |
| Dawn | $10,000 | Altavista, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Families Of The Wounded Fund | $1,000 | Midlothian, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| First Baptist Church | $10,400 | Altavista, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Hunters For The Hungry | $1,000 | Big Island, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Lynchburg College | $1,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Scholarships | 2016 |
| Oak Hill Church Of God Of Prophecy | $100 | Huddleston, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Patrick Henry Boys & Girls Plantation | $2,000 | Brookneal, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Salvation Army | $1,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Virginia Tech | $2,000 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Scholarships | 2016 |
| Virginia Foundation For Independent Colleges | $5,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Education Fund | 2016 |
| Virginia Tech Athletic Fund | $10,000 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Virginia Tech Foundation Inc | $67,500 | Blacksburg, VA, US | English Family Scholarship | 2016 |
| Remote Area Medical Volunteer Corp | $1,000 | Rockford, TN, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Ymca-frannies House | $500 | Altavista, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Longwood University | $1,000 | Farmville, VA, US | Scholarship | 2016 |
| American Legion Post 36 | $1,000 | Altavista, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Radford University | $1,000 | Radford, VA, US | Scholarship | 2016 |
| University Of Virginia | $1,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Scholarship | 2016 |
| Liberty University | $1,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Scholarship | 2016 |
| Fishers Of Men | $100 | Cordova, TN, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
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| EIN | 54-6036409 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 205 RIVER OAKS DRIVE Altavista, VA 24517-0000 |
Key People (3)
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| Trustee | Er English Jr |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Stephen English |
| Trustee | Rita T English |
Forms 990-PF
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