Cherry Grove Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting charitable, educational, and medical research initiatives. Its mission appears to focus on enhancing community welfare through grants that benefit various sectors, including education, health, and faith-based organizations. The foundation primarily serves recipients involved in educational institutions and charitable organizations, reflecting a commitment to fostering learning and community support. While it is based in Virginia, its funding extends to organizations in other states as well, indicating a broader philanthropic reach.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Virginia-based educational, cultural, faith-based, or small health charity seeking modest to mid-size unrestricted or program support and willing to apply via a written request to a named foundation contact.
Good Fit
- • Clear in-state presence or service in Virginia.
- • Education-focused programs, colleges, museums, or local faith-based nonprofits.
- • Proposals for modest operating or program support (many prior grants under $5,000 with occasional larger gifts).
- • Willingness to submit a concise written request to the listed PO Box and follow up by phone.
Geography
In the latest year about 84% of grant dollars stayed in the foundation's home state, and most grants went to Virginia organizations despite gifts to a few other states.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 21 distinct recipients across education, charitable, medical research and faith-based causes, and the three-year history includes many different grantees with 13 repeat recipients and a substantial set of independents.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of new entrants exists—about eight new grantees appeared in the latest year—and the foundation lists a public submission route of written requests, so unfamiliar organizations have demonstrably entered the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
