William Whidbee Sale & Virginia B Sale Foundation
Invitation OnlyBassett, Virginia · EIN 54-1273433 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$128K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $7,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
0% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army | Martinsville, VA | Support | $10,000 |
| United Way of MvilleHC | Martinsville, VA | Support | $10,000 |
| Piedmont Arts Association | Martinsville, VA | Endowment | $10,000 |
| Grace Network | Martinsville, VA | Support | $10,000 |
| MHC Warming Center | Martinsville, VA | Support | $8,000 |
| Southside Survivor Response Center | Martinsville, VA | Support | $8,000 |
| Bassett Vol Fire Department | Bassett, VA | Support | $7,000 |
| Henry County Furniture Museum | Bassett, VA | Support | $6,000 |
| MARC Workshop | Martinsville, VA | Support | $5,000 |
| Martinsville YMCA | Martinsville, VA | Support | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club | Martinsivlle, VA | Support | $5,000 |
| Ferrum College | Ferrum, VA | Support | $5,000 |
| Bassett Cemetery Inc | Martinsville, VA | Support | $5,000 |
| Edwards Adult Day Center | Martinsville, VA | Support | $5,000 |
| Tackfully Teamed Riding Academy | Henry, VA | Support | $3,500 |
| Greater Bassett Area Community | Bassett, VA | Support | $3,500 |
| Christmas Cheer Fund | Martinsville, VA | Support | $3,000 |
| Pocahontas Baptist Church | Bassett, VA | Support | $3,000 |
| Stepping Stones Inc | Martinsville, VA | Support | $3,000 |
| American Red Cross | Martinsville, VA | Support | $3,000 |
| Pregnancy Care Center of MHC | Martinsville, VA | Support | $2,500 |
| FOCUS on Youth | Martinsville, VA | Support | $2,500 |
| Bassett Historical Center | Bassett, VA | Support | $2,000 |
| Theatre Works Community Players | Martinsville, VA | Support | $2,000 |
| Martinsville Cemetery Assoc | Martinsville, VA | Support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $128,000 | 25 |
| 2024 | $130,000 | 25 |
| 2023 | $119,000 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601279349101215
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-1273433
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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