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Donations by individuals and family foundations
A sampling of gifts and pledges of $25,000 or more made or announced to Virginia nonprofits in 2017.
| Donor | Location | Donation recipient | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Late Macon F. Brock Jr. and Joan Brock | Virginia Beach | Randolph-Macon College | $20,286,559 |
| Hunter Jones Smith | Charlottesville | College of William & Mary | 15,000,000 |
| Hunter Smith/Hunter Smith Family Foundation 1 | Charlottesville | University of Virginia | 10,000,000 |
| The Late Dorothy Arthur | Wytheville | College of William & Mary | 5,200,000 |
| Jane Batten/The Batten Foundation 2 | Norfolk | University of Virginia | 5,000,000 |
| William and Joanne Barkett Conway | McLean | University of Virginia | 5,000,000 |
| The Late Ethelyne Fulcher Daniel | Danville | Ferrum College | 3,400,000 |
| C. Kenneth Wright 3 | Richmond | Virginia Commonwealth University | 3,000,000 |
| Jane Batten | Norfolk | WHRO Public Media | 3,000,000 |
| Robert W. Mitchell | Vienna | Old Dominion University | 3,000,000 |
| The Late Jenny Wible | Williamsburg | Williamsburg Community Foundation | 3,000,000 |
| Mr. Robert W. Mitchell III | Vienna | Old Dominion University | 2,900,000 |
| Peterson Family Foundation | Fairfax | George Mason University | 2,525,000 |
| Glen and Teresa Thomas | Forest | Liberty University | 2,058,557 |
| Stephen M. Cumbie and Druscilla French | McLean | George Mason University | 2,000,000 |
| Dr. George C. Maihafer | Norfolk | Old Dominion University | 1,725,592 |
| Jimmy and Rhonda Thomas | Lynchburg | Liberty University | 1,424,375 |
| David and Michelle Baldacci | Vienna | Virginia Commonwealth University | 1,100,000 |
| Mr. and Mrs. Sydney O. Dewberry | Fairfax | George Mason University | 1,000,000 |
| Dr. Bob Lewis and Judith Lewis | Oakton | Old Dominion University | 1,000,000 |
| Lola Reinsch | Arlington | Marymount University | 1,000,000 |
| Dr. Carol R. Angle 4 | Charlottesville | University of Virginia | 1,000,000 |
| Richard and Roxanne Booth 4 | Charlottesville | University of Virginia | 1,000,000 |
| Cynthia and W. Heywood Fralin 4 | Roanoke | University of Virginia | 1,000,000 |
| Ellen and Michael Geismar 4 | Charlottesville | University of Virginia | 1,000,000 |
| Dr. Molly Hardie and Robert Hardie 4 | Charlottesville | University of Virginia | 1,000,000 |
| Estate of Henry J. Javor 4 | Charlottesville | University of Virginia | 1,000,000 |
| Lacy and Linwood Constance 4 | Midlothian | University of Virginia | 1,000,000 |
| Ethan Lemuel and Sandra Lewis 4 | Suffolk | University of Virginia | 1,000,000 |
| Diane and Timothy Naughton 4 | Oakton | University of Virginia | 1,000,000 |
| Paul and Diane Manning/Manning Family Foundation 4 | Charlottesville | University of Virginia | 1,000,000 |
| Estate of Joanne M. Phillips 4 | Charlottesville | University of Virginia | 1,000,000 |
| Frank M. Sands Jr. 4 | Arlington | University of Virginia | 1,000,000 |
| Frank M. Sands Sr. 4 | McLean | University of Virginia | 1,000,000 |
| Scott Miller and Sharon Virts 4 | Leesburg | Inova | 1,000,000 |
| Gilbert Ribeiro 4 | Fairfax | Inova | 1,000,000 |
| Mr. and Mrs. Donald F. Simpson Jr. 4 | Alexandria | Inova | 1,000,000 |
| Christine and David Cottrell 5 | Urbanna | Virginia Commonwealth University | 1,000,000 |
| Albert M. Navas | Great Falls | VMI Foundation | 725,514 |
| Dr. Long V. Nguyen and Kimmy Duong | McLean | George Mason University | 600,000 |
| The Kellar Family Foundation 6 | Fairfax | Inova | 500,000 |
| Estate of Jerroleen Elam 6 | Coeburn | University of Virginia | 500,000 |
| Estate of Betty L. Fall 6 | Portsmouth | University of Virginia | 500,000 |
| Richard S. Reynolds Foundations 6 | Richmond | University of Virginia | 500,000 |
| Judy and Harry Wason 6 | Williamsburg | Virginia Commonwealth University | 500,000 |
| John C. Cullather 6 | Richmond | Virginia Commonwealth University | 500,000 |
| Ann Parker and Thomas Gottwald Fund 6 | Chesterfield | Virginia Commonwealth University | 500,000 |
| Rick Sharp Alzheimer's Foundation | Richmond | Cure Alzheimer's Fund | 500,000 |
| William W. Hanlin | Lynchburg | Liberty University | 462,132 |
| Sol W. Rawls Jr. | Franklin | VMI Foundation | 266,855 |
| Brenda and James Pearman | Salem | Virginia Tech | 250,000 |
| Charles R. Stone | Amelia | Liberty University | 217,627 |
| Laurel and Marc Wise | Richmond | Richmond Montessori School | 200,000 |
| James W. Hazel | Charlottesville | George Mason University | 200,000 |
| Harry and Judy Wason | Williamsburg | College of William & Mary | 200,000 |
| Barry and Pam Clarkson | Lynchburg | Liberty University | 183,668 |
| Beverly and Cline Hall | Lynchburg | Liberty University | 138,000 |
| Gordon E. Smith | Front Royal | Liberty University | 128,370 |
| Michael T. Seckman | Forest | Liberty University | 125,000 |
| Peggy Payne | Gainesville | Liberty University | 120,000 |
| Kelli and Scott Overton | Suffolk | Liberty University | 115,191 |
| Ruth Camp Campbell Foundation | Franklin | VMI Foundation | 115,000 |
| Evelyn Dotson | Ashland | Liberty University | 110,826 |
| James H. Hatch | Richmond | Virginia Tech | 110,000 |
| Carroll and Nancy Hudson | Lynchburg | Liberty University | 109,600 |
| Francis B. Paca 7 | Alexandria | Inova | 100,000 |
| Mr. and Mrs. Ray Samuelson 7 | Oakton | Inova | 100,000 |
| Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Homburger 7 | Alexandria | Inova | 100,000 |
| Tori Thomas | McLean | Inova | 100,000 |
| The Honorable and Mrs. Martin C. Faga 7 | Falls Church | Inova | 100,000 |
| Karen A. Snyder 7 | McLean | Inova | 100,000 |
| Mr. and Mrs. B. Dwight Perry 7 | McLean | Inova | 100,000 |
| The Coleman Family Foundation 7 | Clifton | Inova | 100,000 |
| Dudley Family Foundation 7 | McLean | Inova | 100,000 |
| John and Sue Gerdelman 8 | Williamsburg | College of William & Mary | 100,000 |
| Bruce C. Gottwald Jr. 8 | Richmond | College of William & Mary | 100,000 |
| Barbara and Steve Johnsen 8 | Onancock | College of William & Mary | 100,000 |
| Frances and James McGlothlin 8 | Bristol | College of William & Mary | 100,000 |
| Robert and Susan Trice 8 | Arlington | College of William & Mary | 100,000 |
| Barbara and James Ukrop 8 | Richmond | College of William & Mary | 100,000 |
| Ashby and Joseph Waldo 8 | Norfolk | College of William & Mary | 100,000 |
| Mr. and Mrs. John M. Toups | McLean | George Mason University | 100,000 |
| C. Donald and Roberta Miller | Lynchburg | Virginia Tech | 100,000 |
| Cecil W Bolling | Pound | Liberty University | 79,995 |
| Archie and Carlita Smith | Virginia Beach | Liberty University | 66,366 |
| Andy and Linda Bowling | Long Island | Liberty University | 64,500 |
| Gayle and Turner Gill | Forest | Liberty University | 62,000 |
| Herbert E Maxey III | Buckingham | Liberty University | 53,538 |
| Larrie K. Trent | Forest | Liberty University | 52,985 |
| Mable A. Deas | Goode | Liberty University | 50,780 |
| Lynn Alexis Lee Corey | Arlington | George Mason University | 50,000 |
| Allison and Paul Lombardi | Chantilly | Virginia Tech | 50,000 |
| Joe Coleman | Lynchburg | Liberty University | 50,000 |
| Chris C Langley | Lynchburg | Liberty University | 50,000 |
| Sherry Foutz | Roanoke | Liberty University | 49,500 |
| Bernice G Dudley | Lynchburg | Liberty University | 47,509 |
| Fred B. Caffey | Martinsville | Liberty University | 46,649 |
| Anita and Neal Askew | Forest | Liberty University | 45,500 |
| Jennifer and Watt Foster | Brookneal | Liberty University | 45,000 |
| Carey and Denise Green | Evington | Liberty University | 41,625 |
| Shirley W. Evans | Evington | Liberty University | 40,229 |
| Anne and Til Hazel | Broad Run | George Mason University | 40,000 |
| T. Sherwin Cook Foundation | Lynchburg | Liberty University | 40,000 |
| Sharon and Sonny White | Glen Allen | Liberty University | 38,685 |
| Ivan and Wendy Tepper | Forest | Liberty University | 36,000 |
| Carolyn M. Martin | Lynchburg | Liberty University | 35,599 |
| Edward W. Burnett | Ashburn | Liberty University | 35,182 |
| Jackson Foundation | Richmond | Science Museum of Virginia | 35,000 |
| Heather and Jesse Stephens | Forest | Liberty University | 34,800 |
| Bob Hepp | Fairfax Station | Liberty University | 34,050 |
| William S. Overton | Suffolk | Liberty University | 31,900 |
| William J. Davis | Springfield | Liberty University | 31,631 |
| Milton E. Moyer | Powhatan | Liberty University | 31,385 |
| Bill and Brenda Morris | Orange | Liberty University | 30,535 |
| Zena M. Maggitti | Lynchburg | Liberty University | 30,000 |
| Charles N. Jones | Midlothian | Liberty University | 29,945 |
| William L. Melton | Richmond | Liberty University | 29,892 |
| Susie and Wayne Surface | Wytheville | Liberty University | 29,431 |
| Bill and Vida Parker | Moneta | Liberty University | 29,000 |
| William F. Mausolf | Glen Allen | Liberty University | 28,616 |
| Bonnie T. Noll | Lynchburg | Liberty University | 28,356 |
| Johanna and Matt Schubert | Evington | Liberty University | 27,757 |
| Claude A. Moore | Appomattox | Liberty University | 27,355 |
| Carolyn and David Towles | Gladstone | Liberty University | 27,350 |
| Kathy and Tim Baldree | Lynchburg | Liberty University | 26,385 |
| Linda and William Fessel | Glade Spring | Liberty University | 26,000 |
| Claire R. Pettrone and Dr. Frank A. Pettrone | McLean | George Mason University | 25,000 |
| The Honorable Anthony F. Troy | Richmond | Science Museum of Virginia | 25,000 |
| The Beck Foundation Inc. | Fairfax Station | George Mason University | 25,000 |
Sources: Websites, news releases/reports, Virginia Business survey
1 $10 million +
2 $5 million to $10 million
3 $3 million+
4 $1 million to $5 million
5 $1 million to $3 million
6 $500,000 to $1 million
7 $100,000-$499,999
8 $100,000+
