A Family Foundation

The Flagler Foundation

The Flagler Foundation, established in 1963, is a private family foundation based in Richmond, Virginia. The Foundation focuses its gifts primarily in the areas of education and social services with an emphasis on women and young people. Grants for historical preservation and environmental services are considered on an individual basis. The grants are limited to the Central Virginia area. There are no grants to individuals or political organizations. Proposals are accepted from January 1st to March 1st of each year. The Foundation board meets three times each year and grants are made by November 1st.

Awards & Grants

The Flagler Foundation makes two types of awards to respond effectively to the different needs of varying organizations:

1. Smaller grants up to $25,000. For pilot programs or special needs.
2. Grants $25,000 and over. For capital projects, campaigns and endowments. Organizations receiving larger grants should not reapply for funds before three years after receipt of the final grant payment. For smaller gifts, the waiting period is at least one year.

The Foundation makes grant awards only to qualified organizations that have tax exempt status. Awards are not granted to individuals, political candidates or organizations.

To learn more about our grants, see our Grant Process and Application Guidelines pages. To contact us please use our online contact form.