Funder directory Virginia THE RAPHA FOUNDATION

Private foundation · WISE, VA · EIN 542002314

THE RAPHA FOUNDATION

✓ Accepts unsolicited applications

Typical grant

$2,000–$89,712

median $20,000

Giving (latest FY)

$1,824,605

59 grants · FY2025

Assets

$47,900,331

gives in VA, NC

Education · 54%Human services · 32%Community improvement · 10%Youth development · 5%
How to apply — from their own filing

Application form & materials: SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT.

Deadlines: SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT.

Restrictions: SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT.

Contact: MARK VANOVER · PO BOX 3996, WISE, VA, 24293 · 2763259745

Recent grants (from FY2025 filing)
Grantee Purpose Amount
CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER (MEOC) · BIG STONE GAP, VA CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER $155,000
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS · BRISTOL, VA EDUCATION / AT-RISK PROGRAMS $150,000
FAMILY CRISIS SUPPORT SERVICES · NORTON, VA HOPE HAVEN FACILITY $100,000
LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF SWVA · MARION, VA CONSERVATOR PROGRAM $100,000
MOUNTAIN EMPIRE COMM COLLEGE · BIG STONE GAP, VA AMPITHEATER $100,000
UVA WISE · WISE, VA SCHOLARSHIP $100,000
VIRGINIA TECH FOUNDATION · BLACKSBURG, VA AUTISM SUPPORT & RESOURCES $87,140
WISE CO FOOD BANK · WISE, VA FOOD INSECURITIES $40,000
WISE COUNTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL · WISE, VA LIBERTY UNIV. ON-LINE ACADEMY $55,000
WISE PRIMARY SCHOOL · WISE, VA ANGEL TREE PROGRAM $1,500

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Source: IRS Form 990-PF e-file disclosure, fiscal year 2025 (public record under 26 U.S.C. §6104). Filings lag by their nature — verify current priorities and procedures with the foundation before applying. Represent this foundation and see an error? Tell us with the correction and source filing.