Medical Society Of Virginia Foundation

Quick Stats

• Annual Giving: Not publicly disclosed
• Success Rate: Not available
• Decision Time: Not specified
• Grant Range: Up to $5,000 (scholarships)
• Geographic Focus: Virginia

Contact Details

• Website: www.msv.org/foundation
• Phone: (804) 377-1062 or 1-800-746-6768
• Address: 2924 Emerywood Pkwy Ste 300, Richmond, VA 23294

Overview

The Medical Society of Virginia Foundation (MSVF) serves as the 501(c)(3) charitable arm of the Medical Society of Virginia. Established to support Virginia physicians across all specialties, experience levels, and practice settings, MSVF focuses on physician leadership development, healthcare workforce wellness initiatives, and healthcare quality improvement. The Foundation operates several endowment funds established between 2019 and 2021, including funds for physician education, wellness programs, health policy, and women in medicine leadership. MSVF has gained national recognition for its SafeHaven™ program, the first of its kind nationwide, providing confidential mental health support for clinicians.

Funding Priorities

Grant Programs

Medical Student and PA Student Scholarship Grants: Up to $5,000 matching grants

• Available to MSV Medical Societies with existing scholarship programs
• Matches scholarships provided by Medical Societies

Community Health Worker Grants: Amount not specified

• Underwrites CHW costs for primary care practices
• Targets high chronic disease prevalence areas
• Requires program metrics reporting

Medical Student and PA Student Community Leadership Grants: Variable amounts

• Annual allocation determined by MSVF Board
• Supports Board-approved community leadership initiatives

Priority Areas

• Physician and PA leadership development
• Healthcare provider wellness and burnout prevention
• Healthcare quality improvement initiatives
• Medical and PA student education support
• Chronic disease management in underserved communities

What They Don't Fund

Not explicitly stated in available materials

Governance and Leadership

The MSVF is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors who oversee the Foundation's strategic direction and approve grant requests through established programs. The Board determines annual allocations for various grant programs and manages multiple endowment funds supporting different aspects of physician development and healthcare improvement.

Application Process & Timeline

How to Apply

This funder does not have a public application process for most grants. Funding is typically awarded through:

• Partnerships with specific organizations (like VDH for CHW grants)
• Applications from MSV Medical Societies (for scholarship matching grants)
• Board-approved requests for specific programs
• Direct support for MSV initiatives like SafeHaven

For scholarship matching grants, MSV Medical Societies with existing scholarship programs may apply directly to the Foundation.

Getting on Their Radar

• MSV Medical Societies can establish scholarship programs to qualify for matching grants
• Primary care practices in targeted high-prevalence chronic disease areas (Petersburg, Portsmouth, Roanoke, Danville, Martinsville, Richmond City, Norfolk) may be eligible for CHW grant opportunities through VDH partnership
• Medical students and PA students can access programs through their Virginia medical or PA schools

Decision Timeline

Not publicly specified

Success Rates

Not available

Reapplication Policy

Not specified

Application Success Factors

Based on the Foundation's focus areas:

• Alignment with physician wellness and burnout prevention initiatives
• Programs targeting healthcare workforce development in Virginia
• Initiatives supporting medical and PA student leadership development
• Projects addressing chronic disease management in underserved Virginia communities
• Collaboration with existing MSV programs and priorities

Key Takeaways for Grant Writers

• MSVF primarily operates through targeted partnerships and specific programs rather than open grant applications
• Focus on Virginia-based physicians, medical students, and healthcare improvement initiatives
• Strong emphasis on physician wellness, particularly through the nationally recognized SafeHaven program
• Scholarship opportunities exist through MSV Medical Societies with matching funds available
• Chronic care management grants available for eligible primary care practices in designated high-need areas
• Foundation priorities align closely with MSV's mission to support Virginia physicians across all practice settings

References

• Medical Society of Virginia Foundation website (www.msv.org/foundation) - Accessed March 2026
• The Physicians Foundation Grant Portfolio - Medical Society of Virginia Foundation profile - Accessed March 2026
• ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer - Medical Society of Virginia Foundation (EIN 521394768) - Accessed March 2026
• GuideStar Profile - Medical Society of Virginia Foundation - Accessed March 2026
• MSV Endowment page (www.msv.org/foundation/msv-endowment/) - Accessed March 2026