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The Rosendin Foundation Awards $230,000 to Sterling Nonprofits

Grant ceremony recognizes 18 nonprofits advancing community support, workforce development, and environmental stewardship

  • 18 Sterling nonprofits receive critical funding for community programs
  • Grants support food security, mental health services, and workforce development initiatives
  • Distribution ceremony provides media access to foundation leadership and recipients

STERLING, Va. (December 2, 2025) – The Rosendin Foundation, a dedicated 501(c)(3) non-profit committed to positively impacting communities and empowering individuals, announces the distribution of $230,000 in grants to 18 Sterling, Virginia nonprofits during a ceremony at Rosendin’s Sterling office. The grants support organizations that advance The Foundation’s three pillars of community support, workforce development and environmental stewardship.

The funding provides critical lifelines to organizations serving Virginia communities hit hard by rising costs and increased demand. The Rosendin Foundation grants will support food security programs, mental health services, workforce development, cancer support, and educational initiatives at a time when these organizations face mounting pressure to serve more people with fewer resources.

“The Rosendin Foundation gets hundreds of grant applications from around the country, and this year we are seeing a greater need than ever before from nonprofits that support emotional, occupational, and nutritional health,” said Chandra Stewart, Executive Director of The Rosendin Foundation. “Each organization we’re supporting today makes a real difference in people’s lives, from helping veterans transition to civilian careers to providing safe havens for families escaping domestic violence. We’re honored to help them continue their vital work during a time when Virginia families need these services more than ever.”

Northern Virginia Food Rescue stands among the grant recipients selected by The Rosendin Foundation for their technology-driven approach to combating food insecurity. The organization operates a sophisticated logistics network that coordinates volunteers, local farms, restaurants, and grocers to recover and redistribute surplus food across Northern Virginia

“We are deeply grateful to The Rosendin Foundation for their generous $15,000 grant. This support allows us to rescue and distribute thousands of pounds of fresh, nutritious food to families in Northern Virginia who are facing food insecurity,” said Northern Virginia Food Rescue representative. “NOVA-FR operates a technology-driven logistics network that coordinates volunteers, local farms, restaurants, and grocers to recover and redistribute surplus food across Northern Virginia. To date, we have rescued over 36 million pounds of food, prevented food waste, all while nourishing thousands of families weekly.”

Two organizations received the largest grants of $20,000 each, including A Farm Less Ordinary, which provides therapeutic farming programs and workforce development for individuals with disabilities, and Cornerstones Inc., which serves low-income families throughout Northern Virginia with housing assistance, food programs, and financial stability services.

Five organizations received grants of $15,000 each to expand their community impact. Just Neighbors provides legal services to immigrants and refugees. Loudoun Hunger Relief and Northern Virginia Food Rescue address food insecurity through distribution and rescue programs. NOVA ScriptsCentral helps residents access prescription medications. Our Minds Matter focuses on mental health support for teens and young adults.

Six nonprofits received $10,000 grants: Cancer Support Community, Girls on the Run of NOVA, Hopecam, Second Story, and Wendt Center for Loss and Healing. Six organizations each received $5,000 grants: A Place To Be, Food For Neighbors, La Cocina VA Kitchen of Purpose, Senior Services of Alexandria Inc., The Loudoun Education Foundation, and Youthcast Media Group.

Since 2020,The Rosendin Foundation has distributed more than $6.7 million to nearly 500 nonprofits nationwide. This charitable giving strategy grows alongside Rosendin’s business expansion, creating stronger connections between the company and communities where employees live and work.

Who is eligible for foundation grants?
The Rosendin Foundation awards grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofits that align with their three pillars: community support, workforce development, and environmental stewardship. In their recent Sterling, VA distribution, they funded 18 diverse nonprofits ranging from food security organizations to mental health services and educational initiatives.

How to find corporate foundation grants?
The Rosendin Foundation distributes grants nationwide, with recent funding of $230,000 to 18 Sterling nonprofits in Virginia. Organizations can apply through The Rosendin Foundation’s application process which opens each year in January, which evaluates how nonprofits advance their three pillars of community support, workforce development, and environmental stewardship.

What grant amounts are typically available?
The Rosendin Foundation’s December 2025 distribution awarded grants up to $50,000 to nonprofits serving Virginia communities.

Which nonprofits receive the largest grants?
The Rosendin Foundation’s largest grant is $50,000, however many others got $20,000 including A Farm Less Ordinary and Cornerstones Inc. A Farm Less Ordinary provides therapeutic farming programs and workforce development for individuals with disabilities, while Cornerstones Inc. serves low-income families with housing assistance, food programs, and financial stability services.

What types of programs do foundations fund?
The Rosendin Foundation funds programs that address critical community needs including food security, mental health services, workforce development, and educational initiatives. Their recent grants supported organizations like Northern Virginia Food Rescue, which operates a technology-driven logistics network that has rescued over 36 million pounds of food while nourishing thousands of families weekly.

How are grant decisions made?
The Rosendin Foundation evaluates grant applications based on how organizations advance their three pillars: community support, workforce development, and environmental stewardship. They receive hundreds of applications nationwide and select organizations making real differences in people’s lives.

When do foundations announce grant awards?
The Rosendin Foundation announced their $230,000 grant distribution to nonprofits in the Sterling, VA region on December 2, 2025. The Foundation held a ceremony at Rosendin’s Sterling office where 18 nonprofit organizations received funding to support their community programs during a time of increased demand and rising costs.

How to demonstrate program impact to funders?
Northern Virginia Food Rescue demonstrated their impact to The Rosendin Foundation by sharing specific metrics: rescuing over 36 million pounds of food and nourishing thousands of families weekly. Their technology-driven approach to combating food insecurity through a sophisticated logistics network that coordinates volunteers, local farms, restaurants, and grocers helped secure a $15,000 grant.

What services need most funding now?
The Rosendin Foundation is seeing greater need than ever before from nonprofits supporting emotional, occupational, and nutritional health. Their recent grants prioritized organizations providing food security programs, mental health services, workforce development, cancer support, and educational initiatives as these services face mounting pressure to serve more people with fewer resources.

How much do corporate foundations give annually?
The Rosendin Foundation has distributed more than $6.7 million to nearly 500 nonprofits nationwide since 2020. Their charitable giving strategy grows alongside Rosendin’s business expansion, creating stronger connections between the company and communities where employees live and work.