W C English Foundation
Historical FunderLynchburg, Virginia · EIN 54-6061817 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $30,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MRS BEVERLEY DALTON |
|---|---|
| Address | P O BOX P7000, LYNCHBURG VA 24505 |
| Phone | 4348450301 |
| Form and materials | LETTER, EXPLANATION OF NEED, OTHER FUNDING, IRS EXEMPTION LETTER. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
38% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Henry Family Services | Lynchburg, VA | Unrestricted | $125,000 |
| Faith Christian Academy | Hurt, VA | Unrestricted | $120,000 |
| Pendleton Foundation for Black History and Culture | Pendleton, SC | Unrestricted | $90,000 |
| Cooperative Baptist Fellowship | Decatur, GA | Unrestricted | $72,000 |
| Altavista Area YMCA | Altavista, VA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Avoca Museum | Altavista, VA | Unrestricted-2 grants | $50,000 |
| YMCA Martinsville | Martinsville, VA | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Lynchburg Daily Bread | Lynchburg, VA | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Clemson Child Development Center | Clemson, SC | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Clemson Community Care | Clemson, SC | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Community Storehouse | Martinsville, VA | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Grace Network of Martinsvillehenry County | Martinsville, VA | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics | Columbia, SC | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| First Baptist Church of Altavista | Altavista, VA | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Safetynet Inc | Martinsville, VA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Tri-County Technical College | Pendleton, SC | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| First Baptist Church of Pendleton | Pendleton, SC | Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Town of Altavista | Altavista, VA | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $812,000 | 18 |
| 2023 | $917,574 | 26 |
| 2022 | $1,077,630 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631059349101063
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-6061817
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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