The Jesse and Rose Loeb Foundation Inc

Quick Stats

• Annual Giving: $445,100 (2024)
• Total Assets: $8.77 million
• Grant Range: Average $12,717 (grants range from smaller amounts to $50,000+)
• Application Period: February 1 - April 30 annually
• Decision Time: Mid-summer (approximately 3-4 months from deadline)
• Geographic Focus: Fauquier County, Virginia and surrounding counties

Contact Details

Address: P.O. Box 803, Warrenton, VA 20188

Phone: (540) 428-1960

Email: kirk@loebfoundation.org

Website: www.loebfoundation.org

Grant Application Portal: grants.loebfoundation.org

Executive Director: Thomas H. Kirk

Overview

The Jesse and Rose Loeb Foundation was established in 1991 in Virginia, with IRS ruling year of 1992, as a private family foundation to continue the philanthropic legacy of Jesse and Rose Loeb. Jesse Loeb was a highly successful Northern Virginia real estate investor and former real estate columnist for the old Washington Star newspaper. Since 1992, the foundation has distributed hundreds of thousands of dollars in support to registered 501(c)(3) charities serving Fauquier County and adjacent areas in Virginia. With current assets of approximately $8.77 million, the foundation provided $445,100 in grants in 2024, making 35 awards in 2023. The foundation's mission is to use its resources to benefit the citizens of Fauquier County and surrounding counties through targeted project funding and educational scholarships. The Board of Trustees consists of men and women from Warrenton and the Fauquier community, many of whom have been involved with the foundation since its inception.

Funding Priorities

Grant Programs

Capital and Equipment Grants

• Grant Range: Average $12,717 (with awards ranging from smaller equipment purchases to $50,000+ for construction projects)
• Application Method: Online portal during annual application window (February 1 - April 30)
• Decision Timeline: Board meets mid-summer to make funding decisions

Scholarship Program

• $5,000 per scholarship
• For graduating high school seniors from Fauquier County area public high schools, including Liberty High School
• Must be pursuing higher education in the state of Virginia
• Application deadline: April 8 for graduating year

Priority Areas

The Loeb Foundation focuses exclusively on tangible projects including:

• Construction projects - Building expansions, facilities improvements, cultural centers
• Equipment purchases - Technology, office equipment, specialized program equipment
• Health and safety improvements - Building safety upgrades, health facility enhancements
• Educational facilities and equipment - Recording studios, wireless microphones, orchestra equipment, computers, furniture
• Community development - Cultural centers, therapeutic riding facilities

Geographic Focus: Organizations must be located in Fauquier County, Virginia and surrounding counties

Organization Requirements:

• Must be a registered 501(c)(3) charity
• Must have a proven track record for community service
• Must have a demonstrated history of work in the area

What They Don't Fund

• Administrative expenses
• Operating expenses
• General organizational support
• Applications without a specifically identified tangible project

Governance and Leadership

Board of Directors

• Richard Monahan - President
• Thomas H. Kirk - Secretary/Treasurer
• Donald Yowell - Director
• G. Wayne Eastham - Director
• Jackie Coram - Director
• Lise Hicklin - Director
• Sara Yakel - Director

Executive Staff

Thomas H. Kirk - Executive Director

• Works 8 hours per week
• Compensation: $25,142
• Former BB&T senior vice president, region manager, and trust officer in Warrenton
• After retiring from BB&T, became executive director of The Jesse & Rose Loeb Foundation
• Active in many community organizations to help make Fauquier County a great place to live, work, and go to school

Directors Donald R. Yowell, G. Wayne Eastham, and Richard Monahan each work 0.25 hours per week with compensation of $1,600.

The Board of Trustees is made up of men and women from Warrenton and the Fauquier community who have been involved with the foundation since its inception.

Application Process & Timeline

How to Apply

Application Window: February 1 - April 30 annually

Application Method: Online through the foundation's grants portal at grants.loebfoundation.org

Required Components:

• Completed online application form
• Demonstration of 501(c)(3) status
• Specifically identified project with clear tangible outcomes
• Evidence of organization's track record in the community

Contact for Questions:

• Mr. Thomas Kirk, Executive Director
• 47 Garrett Street, Warrenton, VA 20186
• Phone: (540) 428-1960
• Email: kirk@loebfoundation.org

Decision Timeline

• Application Period: February 1 - April 30
• Board Review: Mid-summer
• Total Timeline: Approximately 3-4 months from application deadline to decision
• Notification: Board determines which charities will receive support and how much they will receive during mid-summer meeting

Success Rates

The foundation made 35 awards in 2023, distributing $445,100 in 2024. While specific application numbers are not publicly available, the foundation reviews all applications submitted during the annual window.

Reapplication Policy

Information about reapplication policies for unsuccessful applicants is not publicly available on the foundation's website or in public documents. Contact the Executive Director for guidance on reapplying.

Application Success Factors

Based on the foundation's stated preferences and funding history, successful applications demonstrate:

1. Clear Tangible Project Focus The foundation explicitly states: "The Loeb Foundation's primary interest is in funding specific tangible projects." Applications must identify a specific construction project or equipment purchase, not general operating support.

2. Demonstrated Community Track Record The Board gives preference to "organizations with a demonstrated history of work in the area and a specifically identified project." New organizations without established presence in Fauquier County may face more competitive review.

3. Local Geographic Presence Organizations must be "exclusively located in Warrenton and Fauquier County, Virginia" or surrounding counties. The foundation serves a clearly defined geographic area.

4. Equipment and Capital Needs Successful projects include:

• Construction projects (buildings, facilities)
• Equipment purchases (technology, specialized program equipment, vehicles)
• Health and safety improvements
• Educational infrastructure

Examples from past recipients show funding for items like orchestra equipment and trailers, recording studio equipment, wireless microphones, office furniture, computers, and building construction.

5. Established 501(c)(3) Status Organizations must be registered 501(c)(3) charities with proven track records for community service.

6. Complete, Specific Applications While the Board "views all applications with equal consideration," those with specifically identified projects and demonstrated community history receive greatest interest.

Key Takeaways for Grant Writers

• Focus on tangible outcomes: Frame your request around specific equipment purchases or construction projects, not operational support. The foundation explicitly does not fund administrative or operating expenses.

• Demonstrate local roots: Emphasize your organization's history of service in Fauquier County and surrounding areas. The foundation values organizations with proven community track records.

• Time your application carefully: The foundation has a strict annual window (February 1 - April 30). Plan ahead to submit a complete application during this period.

• Be patient with decisions: The Board meets in mid-summer, approximately 3-4 months after the application deadline. Build this timeline into your funding strategy.

• Right-size your request: With an average grant of approximately $12,717 and total annual giving of $445,100 across 35 awards, most grants fall in the $5,000-$25,000 range, though larger grants ($50,000+) are possible for significant capital projects.

• Align with community priorities: Review the list of past grant recipients to understand the types of organizations and projects the foundation supports. Emergency services, health and human services, arts education, and community development are well-represented.

• Consider the scholarship program separately: If you work with high school students in Fauquier County, the foundation's scholarship program (separate from organizational grants) provides $5,000 awards to graduating seniors pursuing Virginia higher education.

References

• The Jesse and Rose Loeb Foundation website, www.loebfoundation.org (accessed February 2026)
• "About The Loeb Foundation," www.loebfoundation.org/about-the-foundation/ (accessed February 2026)
• "About the Loebs," www.loebfoundation.org/about-the-loebs/ (accessed February 2026)
• "Past Grant Recipients," www.loebfoundation.org/past-loeb-foundation-grant-recipients/ (accessed February 2026)
• Candid Foundation Directory, "The Jesse and Rose Loeb Foundation Inc," fconline.foundationcenter.org (accessed February 2026)
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