Wellspring Foundation of Southwest Virginia
Invitation OnlyAbingdon, Virginia · EIN 26-2870970 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$4.9M
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$36,000
Total assets$197.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $227,380.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
19% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eo Companies | Abingdon, VA | Community support | $2,000,000 |
| Va Highlands Comm College | Abingdon, VA | Community support | $1,000,000 |
| US National Whitewater Center Inc | Charlotte, NC | Community support | $318,000 |
| Sw Va Higher Education Center | Abingdon, VA | Community support | $300,000 |
| Ballad Health | Johnson City, TN | Community support | $234,499 |
| Communities in Schools of App High | Bristol, VA | Community support | $227,380 |
| Appalachian Highlands Comm Dental | Abingdon, VA | Community support | $213,699 |
| Fairview Housing Management Corp | Johnson City, TN | Community support | $200,000 |
| United Way of Sw Va | Abingdon, VA | Community support | $122,040 |
| Washington County Va Public Schools | Abingdon, VA | Community support | $53,320 |
| Mount Rogers Health District | Bristol, VA | Community support | $36,000 |
| Mount Rogers Development Partnershi | Marion, VA | Community support | $25,000 |
| Sw Va 4-H Education Center | Abingdon, VA | Community support | $24,800 |
| Russell County Va | Lebanon, VA | Community support | $20,146 |
| Valley Institute Elementary School | Bristol, VA | Community support | $20,000 |
| Russell County Sheriff's Office | Lebanon, VA | Community support | $20,000 |
| Blue Ridge Discovery Center | Troutdale, VA | Community support | $18,305 |
| Mount Rogers Community Services | Marion, VA | Community support | $16,769 |
| Rip Medical Debt | Boston, MA | Community support | $13,395 |
| Bristol Regional Speech and Hearing | Bristol, VA | Community support | $12,500 |
| Path Partnerships | Warrenton, VA | Community support | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,885,853 | 21 |
| 2023 | $4,885,853 | 21 |
| 2022 | $584,316 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611349349104411
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-2870970
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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