The Alleghany Foundation concentrates its giving locally in Covington/Alleghany County, funding municipal capital projects and public safety equipment. Its recent grants show a focus on community infrastructure (stadium construction) and emergency services (self-contained breathing apparatus for fire/rescue). The foundation appears to prioritize tangible, place-based investments that strengthen local government services and facilities.
A defining pattern in Alleghany Foundation’s recent grantmaking is repeated support for place-based community infrastructure in the Alleghany Highlands. The largest grants on file go to the City of Covington for Casey Field/Boodie Albert Stadium Phase III construction, including $500,000 in 2024 and another $500,000 in 2025. That same local emphasis appears in capital and service projects tied to county and city functions, from public safety equipment to school communications and trail development. The foundation’s recent awards also show multi-year support for institutions serving residents of Covington, Clifton Forge, and the surrounding county, including the Alleghany Highlands YMCA, Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Tourism, and The Masonic Theatre Preservation Foundation. Funding is not limited to one-off capital items: several recipients appear across multiple years, and some awards support operating costs, renovation work, or planning tied to broader community projects. Taken together, the pattern points to a funder that backs local civic capacity, public facilities, and community-serving organizations with recurring attention to tangible improvements in the region.
In recreation and public space, the foundation supported both major facilities and trail projects. It gave $204,119 to Alleghany County for Jackson River Scenic Trail Phase 5 and $134,314 to the City of Covington for engineering study for consolidated sports facilities. In early learning, the Alleghany Highlands YMCA received $138,240 for early learning financial assistance, a line of support repeated in another year at $110,493 for the same purpose. The foundation also funds historic and cultural facilities: The Masonic Theatre Preservation Foundation received $184,119 for general operating support and building maintenance. On the civic and economic development side, Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Tourism received $101,349 for tourism marketing of the Alleghany Highlands 2023-2025.
Typical grant size is moderate, with a p25 of $8,710, a median of $24,694, and a p75 of $51,496. The recent record shows repeated awards to the same recipients across multiple years, including Covington City Public Schools, Alleghany Highlands YMCA, Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Tourism, the City of Covington, and The Masonic Theatre Preservation Foundation. That suggests ongoing relationships rather than one-time gifts. The foundation is a private grantmaker; it does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments as a routine grant format, though PRIs are listed separately in its activities. It also accepts electronic grant applications year-round for general grantmaking.
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Most grants fall between $9K and $51K, with a median of $25K.
25th Percentile
$9K
Median
$25K
75th Percentile
$51K
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Highly concentrated local philanthropy: very few, large grants confined to municipal or county recipients; repeat funding to the City of Covington and one-time/targeted capital-equipment support for county emergency services.
Notable grantees: City of Covington, Alleghany County, Alleghany County United Fire & Rescue Association
The foundation’s giving is entirely in Virginia, with all grants in the recipient-state data landing in VA. Awards cluster in Covington and Clifton Forge, with additional grants to Low Moor and Eagle Rock. Covington appears most often in the recent grants list, including awards to the City of Covington, Alleghany Highlands YMCA, Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Tourism, and Covington City Public Schools. Clifton Forge shows up through Town of Clifton Forge and The Masonic Theatre Preservation Foundation, while Eagle Rock appears through Special Olympics Area 18.
Yes. Its general grantmaking program accepts electronic grant applications year-round for charitable organizations and qualifying political subdivisions serving the Alleghany Highlands. The open-application grant program is aligned with the foundation’s strategic focus areas and local service geography.
Its stated focus areas are Economic Transformation, Educational Excellence, Health and Wellness, Community Capacity, and Leadership and Civic Vitality. Recent awards also show support for community infrastructure, public safety equipment, early learning, historic facilities, tourism marketing, and school communications.
The typical grant size is $8,710 at the 25th percentile, $24,694 at the median, and $51,496 at the 75th percentile. Recent awards also include several six-figure grants for capital projects and multi-year support.
The foundation supports charitable organizations and qualifying political subdivisions serving the Alleghany Highlands. Its recent recipients include a city government, county government, a public schools system, a community services board foundation, a YMCA, a chamber of commerce and tourism group, and a theatre preservation foundation.
Its giving is local. The recipient-state distribution shows 100% of grants to recipients in Virginia, with recent awards concentrated in Covington, Clifton Forge, Low Moor, and Eagle Rock.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Alleghany Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Projects and organizations aligned with the Vision 2025 working groups and Foundation strategic priorities; must meet general Foundation eligibility (501(c)(3) or qualifying political subdivisions).
Deadline: Varies by project; general grant applications accepted year-round.
Who can apply: Applicants must be tax-exempt organizations under IRS Section 501(c)(3) that are not private foundations under Section 509(a), or qualifying political subdivisions. Priority is given to organizations serving Alleghany County, Covington, and Clifton Forge, Virginia. Grants generally are not made for debt reduction, endowment funds, ongoing general operating expenses, or existing deficits, although case-by-case general operating support may be considered for entities closely aligned with the Foundation’s strategic priorities. Grants are not made to individuals or religious organizations. Nonrecurring requests are preferred, and applicants demonstrating leveraged public or other financial support receive special consideration.
Deadline: Applications are accepted year-round; there are no fixed application deadlines.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF COVINGTON | COVINGTON, VA | $500,000 | 2025 | CASEY FIELD/BOODIE ALBERT STADIUM PHASE III CONSTRUCTION |
| ALLEGHANY COUNTY | COVINGTON, VA | $204,119 | 2025 | JACKSON RIVER SCENIC TRAIL PHASE 5 |
| ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & TOURISM | COVINGTON, VA | $191,374 | 2025 | PHASE 3 TRAILBLAZER SIGNS |
| THE MASONIC THEATRE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION | CLIFTON FORGE, VA | $184,119 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND BUILDING MAINTENANCE |
| ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND TOURISM | COVINGTON, VA | $112,861 | 2025 | OPERATIONAL FUNDS & PROGRAM SUPPORT 2021-2024 |
| COVINGTON CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS | LOW MOOR, VA | $107,127 | 2025 | JOINT SCHOOL COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST |
| ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND TOURISM | COVINGTON, VA | $101,349 | 2025 | TOURISM MARKETING OF THE ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS 2023-2025 |
| ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS ARTS COUNCIL | COVINGTON, VA | $85,086 | 2025 | PERFORMING ARTS & COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT 2023-2024 |
| ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS YMCA | COVINGTON, VA | $54,247 | 2025 | YMCA LEARNING CENTERS TRANSPORTATION |
| ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS ARTS COUNCIL | COVINGTON, VA | $53,018 | 2025 | REDEFINING RELEVANCE 2024-2025 |
| ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS YMCA | COVINGTON, VA | $51,772 | 2025 | CENTRAL LEARNING CENTER RELOCATION AND RENOVATIONS |
| COMPASS FOR LIFE | COVINGTON, VA | $51,623 | 2025 | COMPASS FOR LIFE RENOVATIONS |
| ROCKBRIDGE AREA HOSPICE | LEXINGTON, VA | $51,086 | 2025 | ADVANCED INTEGRATED CARE |
| CORA INCORPORATED | CLIFTON FORGE, VA | $48,213 | 2025 | CORA DANCE ALLEGHANY STAFF CAPACITY BUILDING |
| ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS YMCA | COVINGTON, VA | $45,701 | 2025 | EARLY LEARNING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 2022-23 |
| ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS ARTS & CRAFTS CENTER | CLIFTON FORGE, VA | $45,000 | 2025 | MATCHING FUNDS - LEARNING ART BY WAY OF EXPERIENCING |
| THE MASONIC THEATRE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION | CLIFTON FORGE, VA | $36,663 | 2025 | ENHANCING OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AT THE MASONIC THEATRE |
| ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS YMCA | COVINGTON, VA | $35,475 | 2025 | 2024 ANNUAL CAMPAIGN MATCH |
| RECOVER VIRGINIA | COVINGTON, VA | $24,681 | 2025 | IT'S WORTH IT! DROP-IN |
| THE CLIFTON FORGE COMPANY | CLIFTON FORGE, VA | $24,188 | 2025 | CLIFTON FORGE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES |
| ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS TRAIL CLUB | COVINGTON, VA | $22,480 | 2025 | 2025 ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS TRAIL CLEARING PROJECT |
| THE MASONIC THEATRE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION | CLIFTON FORGE, VA | $22,276 | 2025 | FY25 STRATEGIC PLANNING AND OPERATIONS PROJECT |
| ALLEGHANY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | COVINGTON, VA | $19,824 | 2025 | ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE AND TECHNOLOGY DISCOVERY CENTER RENOVATION COMPLETION |
| ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD FOUNDATION | COVINGTON, VA | $18,368 | 2025 | ADULT DRUG TREATMENT PROGRAM |
| ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS TRAIL CLUB | CLIFTON FORGE, VA | $15,354 | 2025 | 2023 ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS TRAIL CLEARING PROJECT |
| THE ADVANCEMENT FOUNDATION | BUENA VISTA, VA | $12,524 | 2025 | SUPPORTING AND ADVANCING ENTREPRENEURSHIP & INNOVATION IN THE ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS |
| BLUE RIDGE LEGAL SERVICES | HARRISONBURG, VA | $12,159 | 2025 | IMPROVING ACCESS TO CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS OF THE ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS |
| THE MASONIC THEATRE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION | CLIFTON FORGE, VA | $11,833 | 2025 | STRATEGIC ACTIVITIES |
| ALLEGHANY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | COVINGTON, VA | $11,240 | 2025 | 2024 SUMMER INTERNS FOR THE DISCOVERY CENTER |
| ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & TOURISM | COVINGTON, VA | $10,326 | 2025 | OPERATIONAL FUNDS & PROGRAM SUPPORT 2024-2027 |
| ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS CHAMBER OF COMMERICE & TOURISM | COVINGTON, VA | $10,250 | 2025 | LOCAL FOOD PANTRY ASSISTANCE |
| GARTH NEWEL MUSIC CENTER | WARM SPRINGS, VA | $9,509 | 2025 | ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN STRING PROJECT |
| TOWN OF CLIFTON FORGE | CLIFTON FORGE, VA | $8,400 | 2025 | STABILIZING THE HISTORIC STONE HOUSE AT MOUNTAIN VIEW CEMETERY |
| GARTH NEWEL MUSIC CENTER | WARM SPRINGS, VA | $7,963 | 2025 | ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN STRING PROJECT |
| BLUE RIDGE LEGAL SERVICES | HARRISONBURG, VA | $7,638 | 2025 | IMPROVING ACCESS TO CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS OF THE ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS |
| ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS YMCA | COVINGTON, VA | $7,524 | 2025 | 2024 DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY |
| RECTOR & VISITORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | $7,500 | 2025 | HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE ADVISERS |
| ROCKBRIDGE AREA HOSPICE | LEXINGTON, VA | $5,000 | 2025 | THE WALL THAT HEALS |
| THE CLIFTON FORGE COMPANY | CLIFTON FORGE, VA | $4,800 | 2025 | 2024 SUMMER INTERN FOR THE CLIFTON FORGE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS |
| THE MASONIC THEATRE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION | CLIFTON FORGE, VA | $4,114 | 2025 | SOUPER SUNDAY MATCHING FUNDS |
| ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS ARTS & CRAFTS CENTER | CLIFTON FORGE, VA | $4,094 | 2025 | 2024 SUMMER INTERN |
| ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS ARTS & CRAFTS CENTER | CLIFTON FORGE, VA | $2,540 | 2025 | PROMOTING VISUAL ARTS MATCHING FUNDS |
| CITY OF COVINGTON | COVINGTON, VA | $500,000 | 2024 | CASEY FIELD/BOODIE ALBERT STADIUM PHASE III CONSTRUCTION |
| ALLEGHANY COUNTY (ON BEHALF OF ALLEGHANY COUNTY UNITED FIRE AND RESCUE ASSO | COVINGTON, VA | $276,749 | 2024 | ALLEGHANY COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS PROGRAM |
| ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD FOUNDATION | COVINGTON, VA | $234,165 | 2024 | MOODY BUILDING ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT |
| ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS YMCA | COVINGTON, VA | $198,228 | 2024 | CENTRAL LEARNING CENTER RELOCATION AND RENOVATIONS |
| ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS YMCA | COVINGTON, VA | $182,728 | 2024 | POOL DEHUMIDIFICATION & BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM |
| CITY OF COVINGTON | COVINGTON, VA | $178,817 | 2024 | PHASE II ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN |
| ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND TOURISM | COVINGTON, VA | $169,324 | 2024 | OPERATIONAL FUNDS & PROGRAM SUPPORT 2021-2024 |
| THE MASONIC THEATRE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION | CLIFTON FORGE, VA | $158,331 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND BUILDING MAINTENANCE |
CITY OF COVINGTON
$500,000CASEY FIELD/BOODIE ALBERT STADIUM PHASE III CONSTRUCTION
ALLEGHANY COUNTY
$204,119JACKSON RIVER SCENIC TRAIL PHASE 5
ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & TOURISM
$191,374PHASE 3 TRAILBLAZER SIGNS
THE MASONIC THEATRE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION
$184,119GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND BUILDING MAINTENANCE
ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND TOURISM
$112,861OPERATIONAL FUNDS & PROGRAM SUPPORT 2021-2024
COVINGTON CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
$107,127JOINT SCHOOL COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND TOURISM
$101,349TOURISM MARKETING OF THE ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS 2023-2025
ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS ARTS COUNCIL
$85,086PERFORMING ARTS & COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT 2023-2024
ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS ARTS COUNCIL
$53,018REDEFINING RELEVANCE 2024-2025
COMPASS FOR LIFE
$51,623COMPASS FOR LIFE RENOVATIONS
ROCKBRIDGE AREA HOSPICE
$51,086ADVANCED INTEGRATED CARE
CORA INCORPORATED
$48,213CORA DANCE ALLEGHANY STAFF CAPACITY BUILDING
ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS ARTS & CRAFTS CENTER
$45,000MATCHING FUNDS - LEARNING ART BY WAY OF EXPERIENCING
THE MASONIC THEATRE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION
$36,663ENHANCING OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AT THE MASONIC THEATRE
RECOVER VIRGINIA
$24,681IT'S WORTH IT! DROP-IN
THE CLIFTON FORGE COMPANY
$24,188CLIFTON FORGE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS TRAIL CLUB
$22,4802025 ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS TRAIL CLEARING PROJECT
THE MASONIC THEATRE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION
$22,276FY25 STRATEGIC PLANNING AND OPERATIONS PROJECT
ALLEGHANY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
$19,824ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE AND TECHNOLOGY DISCOVERY CENTER RENOVATION COMPLETION
ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD FOUNDATION
$18,368ADULT DRUG TREATMENT PROGRAM
ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS TRAIL CLUB
$15,3542023 ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS TRAIL CLEARING PROJECT
THE ADVANCEMENT FOUNDATION
$12,524SUPPORTING AND ADVANCING ENTREPRENEURSHIP & INNOVATION IN THE ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS
IMPROVING ACCESS TO CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS OF THE ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS
THE MASONIC THEATRE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION
$11,833STRATEGIC ACTIVITIES
ALLEGHANY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
$11,2402024 SUMMER INTERNS FOR THE DISCOVERY CENTER
ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & TOURISM
$10,326OPERATIONAL FUNDS & PROGRAM SUPPORT 2024-2027
ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS CHAMBER OF COMMERICE & TOURISM
$10,250LOCAL FOOD PANTRY ASSISTANCE
GARTH NEWEL MUSIC CENTER
$9,509ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN STRING PROJECT
TOWN OF CLIFTON FORGE
$8,400STABILIZING THE HISTORIC STONE HOUSE AT MOUNTAIN VIEW CEMETERY
GARTH NEWEL MUSIC CENTER
$7,963ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN STRING PROJECT
IMPROVING ACCESS TO CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS OF THE ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS
RECTOR & VISITORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
$7,500HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE ADVISERS
ROCKBRIDGE AREA HOSPICE
$5,000THE WALL THAT HEALS
THE CLIFTON FORGE COMPANY
$4,8002024 SUMMER INTERN FOR THE CLIFTON FORGE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
THE MASONIC THEATRE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION
$4,114SOUPER SUNDAY MATCHING FUNDS
ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS ARTS & CRAFTS CENTER
$4,0942024 SUMMER INTERN
ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS ARTS & CRAFTS CENTER
$2,540PROMOTING VISUAL ARTS MATCHING FUNDS
CITY OF COVINGTON
$500,000CASEY FIELD/BOODIE ALBERT STADIUM PHASE III CONSTRUCTION
ALLEGHANY COUNTY (ON BEHALF OF ALLEGHANY COUNTY UNITED FIRE AND RESCUE ASSO
$276,749ALLEGHANY COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS PROGRAM
ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD FOUNDATION
$234,165MOODY BUILDING ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT
CITY OF COVINGTON
$178,817PHASE II ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND TOURISM
$169,324OPERATIONAL FUNDS & PROGRAM SUPPORT 2021-2024
THE MASONIC THEATRE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION
$158,331GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND BUILDING MAINTENANCE
