The Tess Majors Foundation
The site at tessmajorsfoundation.com is the foundation's official page describing its mission to support youth programs in music, nature, and the arts, listing partner charities and a giving philosophy, and offering an online donation form and contact information.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small or mid-sized nonprofit running youth-focused programs in music, the arts, or nature with a clear, time-limited project and measurable outcomes.
Good Fit
- • Programs specifically serving youth in music, arts, or environmental/nature education.
- • A project budget in the ~$10K–$25K range matching observed grant sizes.
- • Demonstrable impact in or connection to Virginia (the state of observed recipients).
- • Existing partnerships or local credibility similar to the listed partner charities.
Geography
In the latest observed year all grants were directed to organizations in a single state (Virginia), so the documented geographic footprint is narrow.
Recipient Variety
In 2024 the foundation supported two distinct recipients; this is a small recipient set in the available year of records and does not show broad variety.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of recipient turnover is unavailable because only one year is observed and returning/new recipient history is not shown; there are no formal application instructions but public contact routes exist, so new entrants may be possible though admission appears selective.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
