The Fagus Foundation concentrates its philanthropy on high-impact, place-based investments in Rappahannock County and the surrounding region, prioritizing infrastructure and core community services. Its giving favors large, targeted grants to a small set of repeat recipients—especially public institutions like the county schools and the county broadband authority—while also supporting regional emergency medical services and conservation science.
A defining feature of Fagus Foundation’s giving is its repeated support for the Rappahannock County Broadband Authority, including a $1,770,000 grant in 2025 and a $1,730,000 grant in 2024 for public broadband authority support. That pattern sits alongside major investments in Rappahannock County public schools, the county’s conservation research, and regional emergency medical services. The foundation’s recent grants show a place-based strategy centered on Rappahannock County and nearby communities, with funding that often reaches into public systems and essential infrastructure rather than short-term projects. Its largest recent awards are paired with smaller but still substantial operating or charitable grants to the same institutions over multiple years. Rappahannock County Public Schools received $518,000 in 2025 after earlier grants of $300,000 in 2024 and $300,000 in 2023 for public school support. The Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute also appears as a repeat grantee, with $500,000 in 2025 and $200,000 in 2024 for charitable support. This repeated funding pattern suggests a funder that backs core institutions through sustained, multi-year commitments.
In public education, Fagus Foundation has supported the Rappahannock County Public Schools with $518,000 in 2025, following $300,000 grants in both 2024 and 2023. It also gave $160,000 in 2024 and another $160,000 in 2023 to Headwaters - the Rappahannock County Public Eduction Foundation Inc. For health and emergency response, the foundation granted $750,000 to Lifeflight Foundation in 2023 for charitable support, and it backed Fauquier Free Clinic Inc. with $200,000 in 2025 after similar awards of $200,000 in 2024 and $200,000 in 2023. Environmental and conservation work is another recurring theme. Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute received $500,000 in 2025 and $200,000 in 2024, while Piedmont Environmental Council Inc. received $100,000 in 2025. The foundation also supported Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens with $250,000 in 2025, after matching grants of $250,000 in 2024 and 2023.
Typical grants cluster at a fairly high level: the 25th percentile is $42,500, the median is $50,000, and the 75th percentile is $200,000. The recent record shows repeat support across years rather than one-off gifts, especially for public schools, broadband infrastructure, conservation, and local service organizations. Grant descriptions are mostly charitable support or support for public institutions and academic programs, with no evidence of individual giving or program-related investments. The pattern is consistent with an institutionally focused funder making general operating or infrastructure-oriented grants.
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$24.6M
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$4.2M
Most grants fall between $43K and $200K, with a median of $50K.
25th Percentile
$43K
Median
$50K
75th Percentile
$200K
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Highly concentrated, few large grants with multiple repeat awards to the same local public entities; place-based and strategic rather than broadly distributed small grants.
Notable grantees: Rappahannock County Broadband Authority, Rappahannock County Public Schools, LifeFlight Foundation, Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute
Giving is heavily concentrated in Virginia, where 62% of grants go, but the reach is regional rather than limited to the headquarters town. Washington, VA appears frequently through the broadband authority, public schools, and several community organizations. Other Virginia recipients include Warrenton, Front Royal, Sperryville, Middletown, and Falls Church. Outside Virginia, the foundation has also supported organizations in Maine, including Camden, Boothbay, Rockland, and Boothbay, as well as recipients in Atlanta and Syracuse.
Its recent grants favor public institutions and community-serving nonprofits: Rappahannock County Broadband Authority, Rappahannock County Public Schools, Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, Fauquier Free Clinic Inc., and several regional service organizations. The foundation’s focus areas include public broadband, K–12 public school support, emergency medical services, and conservation biology.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Rappahannock County Broadband Authority in 2024 and 2025, Rappahannock County Public Schools in 2023, 2024, and 2025, and Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
The grant-size distribution is relatively large: the 25th percentile is $42,500, the median is $50,000, and the 75th percentile is $200,000. Recent grants also include several awards above $500,000, such as support for broadband, schools, and emergency medical services.
Virginia receives 62% of the foundation’s grants, making it the main recipient state. Washington, VA appears often among grantee locations, along with Warrenton, Front Royal, Sperryville, Middletown, and Falls Church.
The foundation’s stated focus areas are Rappahannock County public K–12 school system support, rural broadband infrastructure for Rappahannock County, regional air ambulance and emergency medical services funding, and conservation biology and wildlife research through Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY BROADBAND AUTHORITY | WASHINGTON, VA | $1,770,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT OF PUBLIC BROADBAND AUTHORITY |
| RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS | WASHINGTON, VA | $518,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
| SMITHSONIAN CONSERVATION BIOLOGY INSTITUTE | FRONT ROYAL, VA | $500,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| COASTAL MAINE BOTANICAL GARDENS | BOOTHBAY, ME | $250,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| FAUQUIER FREE CLINIC INC | WARRENTON, VA | $200,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| KNOX COUNTY HOMELESS COALITION | ROCKLAND, ME | $160,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| PIEDMONT ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL INC | WARRENTON, VA | $100,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| EARTH UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | ATLANTA, GA | $85,370 | 2025 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| AREA INTERFAITH OUTREACH | ROCKLAND, ME | $70,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| RAPPAHANNOCK BENEVOLENT FUND | WASHINGTON, VA | $50,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| LITTLE SISTER'S FUND | KETCHUM, ID | $50,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| RAPPAHANNOCK CENTER FOR EDUCATION | SPERRYVILLE, VA | $28,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| HEADWATERS - THE RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY PUBLIC EDUCTION FOUNDATION INC | SPERRYVILLE, VA | $25,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| ISLAND INSTITUTE | ROCKLAND, ME | $20,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| PATH PARTNERSHIPS | WARRENTON, VA | $20,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| WOMEN IN FILM AND VIDEO INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $10,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| MAINE COAST FISHERMENS ASSN | TOPSHAM, ME | $5,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY BROADBAND AUTHORITY | WASHINGTON, VA | $1,730,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT OF PUBLIC BROADBAND AUTHORITY |
| RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS | WASHINGTON, VA | $300,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
| COASTAL MAINE BOTANICAL GARDENS | BOOTHBAY, ME | $250,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| SMITHSONIAN CONSERVATION BIOLOGY INSTITUTE | FRONT ROYAL, VA | $200,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| FAUQUIER FREE CLINIC INC | WARRENTON, VA | $200,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| HEADWATERS - THE RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY PUBLIC EDUCTION FOUNDATION INC | SPERRYVILLE, VA | $160,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| KNOX COUNTY HOMELESS COALITION | ROCKLAND, ME | $160,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| EARTH UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | ATLANTA, GA | $117,272 | 2024 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| RAPPAHANNOCK BENEVOLENT FUND | WASHINGTON, VA | $50,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| SUNY COLLEGE OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND FORESTRY | SYRACUSE, NY | $50,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT ACADEMIC PROGRAMS |
| LITTLE SISTER'S FUND | KETCHUM, ID | $50,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| AREA INTERFAITH OUTREACH | ROCKLAND, ME | $50,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| RAPPAHANNOCK CENTER FOR EDUCATION | SPERRYVILLE, VA | $28,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| PATH PARTNERSHIPS | WARRENTON, VA | $10,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| FAUQUIER EDUCATION FARM | WARRENTON, VA | $7,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| LIFEFLIGHT FOUNDATION | CAMDEN, ME | $750,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS | WASHINGTON, VA | $300,000 | 2023 | SUPPORT OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
| COASTAL MAINE BOTANICAL GARDENS | BOOTHBAY, ME | $250,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| FAUQUIER FREE CLINIC INC | WARRENTON, VA | $200,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| LORD FAIRFAX COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION | MIDDLETOWN, VA | $200,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| HEADWATERS - THE RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY PUBLIC EDUCTION FOUNDATION INC | SPERRYVILLE, VA | $160,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| HOMESTRETCH | FALLS CHURCH, VA | $60,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| KNOX COUNTY HOMELESS COALITION | ROCKLAND, ME | $60,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| FOOTHILLS FORUM | WASHINGTON, VA | $50,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| RAPPAHANNOCK BENEVOLENT FUND | WASHINGTON, VA | $50,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| SMITHSONIAN CONSERVATION BIOLOGY INSTITUTE | FRONT ROYAL, VA | $50,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| LITTLE SISTER'S FUND | KETCHUM, ID | $50,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| AREA INTERFAITH OUTREACH | ROCKLAND, ME | $50,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| FAMILY FUTURES RAPPAHANNOCK | SPERRYVILLE, VA | $40,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| RAPP AT HOME | WASHINGTON, VA | $35,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| EARTH UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | ATLANTA, GA | $31,902 | 2023 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| PATH PARTNERSHIPS | WARRENTON, VA | $10,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| FAUQUIER EDUCATION FARM | WARRENTON, VA | $9,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY BROADBAND AUTHORITY
$1,770,000SUPPORT OF PUBLIC BROADBAND AUTHORITY
RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
$518,000SUPPORT OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS
FAUQUIER FREE CLINIC INC
$200,000CHARITABLE SUPPORT
KNOX COUNTY HOMELESS COALITION
$160,000CHARITABLE SUPPORT
AREA INTERFAITH OUTREACH
$70,000CHARITABLE SUPPORT
LITTLE SISTER'S FUND
$50,000CHARITABLE SUPPORT
RAPPAHANNOCK CENTER FOR EDUCATION
$28,000CHARITABLE SUPPORT
HEADWATERS - THE RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY PUBLIC EDUCTION FOUNDATION INC
$25,000CHARITABLE SUPPORT
PATH PARTNERSHIPS
$20,000CHARITABLE SUPPORT
WOMEN IN FILM AND VIDEO INC
$10,000CHARITABLE SUPPORT
MAINE COAST FISHERMENS ASSN
$5,000CHARITABLE SUPPORT
RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY BROADBAND AUTHORITY
$1,730,000SUPPORT OF PUBLIC BROADBAND AUTHORITY
RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
$300,000SUPPORT OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS
FAUQUIER FREE CLINIC INC
$200,000CHARITABLE SUPPORT
CHARITABLE SUPPORT
KNOX COUNTY HOMELESS COALITION
$160,000CHARITABLE SUPPORT
SUNY COLLEGE OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND FORESTRY
$50,000SUPPORT ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
LITTLE SISTER'S FUND
$50,000CHARITABLE SUPPORT
AREA INTERFAITH OUTREACH
$50,000CHARITABLE SUPPORT
RAPPAHANNOCK CENTER FOR EDUCATION
$28,000CHARITABLE SUPPORT
PATH PARTNERSHIPS
$10,000CHARITABLE SUPPORT
FAUQUIER EDUCATION FARM
$7,000CHARITABLE SUPPORT
RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
$300,000SUPPORT OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS
FAUQUIER FREE CLINIC INC
$200,000CHARITABLE SUPPORT
LORD FAIRFAX COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION
$200,000CHARITABLE SUPPORT
CHARITABLE SUPPORT
KNOX COUNTY HOMELESS COALITION
$60,000CHARITABLE SUPPORT
LITTLE SISTER'S FUND
$50,000CHARITABLE SUPPORT
AREA INTERFAITH OUTREACH
$50,000CHARITABLE SUPPORT
FAMILY FUTURES RAPPAHANNOCK
$40,000CHARITABLE SUPPORT
RAPP AT HOME
$35,000CHARITABLE SUPPORT
PATH PARTNERSHIPS
$10,000CHARITABLE SUPPORT
FAUQUIER EDUCATION FARM
$9,000CHARITABLE SUPPORT