Landmark Foundation

OVERVIEW: The Landmark Foundation supports education and human services in Virginia.

FUNDING AREAS: Education, human services

IP TAKE: This funder is known to award big grants in Virginia; however, it is not particularly accessible for first-time grantseekers.

PROFILE: Established in 1953, the Landmark Foundation is a private foundation based in Norfolk, Virginia. This is the foundation of the late Frank Batten Sr., who was a co-founder of The Weather Channel and the publisher of The Virginian-Pilot. Frank Batten, Jr. serves as the president and director. The foundation funds local efforts for education and human services.

The Landmark Foundation does not have a website to guide grantseekers. However, tax records indicate that this foundation donates approximately $5 million to local organizations per year. It commonly supports programs for college attainment and completion, the United Way and children with disabilities. Other interests are breaking the cycle of poverty, homelessness, educational disparities and YMCA programs for youth. In addition to grants, the Landmark Foundation also awards needs-based scholarships for students to attend in-state universities.

Grants range between about $1,000 and $500,000. Learn more about this funder’s local giving by examining its recent tax records. Grantmaking focuses on Virginia. Grantees are located in Norfolk, Suffolk, Virginia Beach and other local communities. Past local grantees include the Civic Leadership Institute, Virginia Public Access Project and the Virginia Department of Health.

This foundation does not accept unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits. Instead, it only supports pre-selected charitable organizations. Direct general questions to the staff at 757-351-8838.

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