THE COLUMBUS PHIPPS FOUNDATION
Annual Giving
$1.1M+12% YoY
Grants
63
Median Grant
$6K
Organizations Funded
34
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Foundation Overview
Mission
Provide grants to worthy non-profit organizations that serve Dickenson County, cultural enrichment of residents of Dickenson County, and to improve the educational opportunities for the citizens of the county
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
Since its founding, the Foundation has assisted thousands of Dickenson County students with millions of dollars in scholarships. Contributed $947,904 in grants during 2024. Merit Scholarships to Ridgeview High School students valued at one thousand dollars per semester and renewable for four years
How to Apply
The Columbus Phipps Foundation begins January of each year taking applications for scholarships from students attending colleges or professional schools in the fall. Applications must be postmarked or in the Foundation office by May 15. Students who receive scholarships must reapply each year. Applications should be mailed to: The Columbus Phipps Foundation, PO Box 1145, Clintwood, VA 24228
Does Not Fund
Limited to Dickenson County, Virginia. Only funds students who have graduated or will graduate from a Dickenson County High School, or have obtained a GED from Dickenson County
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$1.1M
Grants
63
Median
$6K
States
18
$948K
Grants
70
Median
$4K
States
24
$1.1M
Grants
75
Median
$6K
States
20
Grant Size Distribution
$6K
Typical Grant (Median)
$500
Smallest
$2K
25th Pctile
$14K
75th Pctile
$194K
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $2K and $14K.
Largest Recent Grants
$194K
2024
MOUNTAIN EMPIRE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
VA · EDUCATIONAL GRANTS
$184K
2024
UNIVERSITY OF VA COLLEGE AT WISE
VA · EDUCATIONAL GRANTS
$60K
2024
LINCOLN MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY
TN · EDUCATIONAL GRANTS
$60K
2024
APPALACHIAN SCHOOL OF PHARMACY
VA · EDUCATIONAL GRANTS
$45K
2024
EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
TN · EDUCATIONAL GRANTS
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.