Benevolence and Grants

Westminster supports important work beyond our church walls that fulfills our mission: “Sustained by grace, we are called to serve Christ, share God’s love, and work for justice in a complex world.”   Westminster allocates a portion of their budget every year to benevolences in a variety of forms. The Benevolence Committee is responsible for allocating funds to local, national, and international efforts that directly address education, children’s services, refugee work, justice, medical care, housing, eliminating hunger, and more. Organizations receiving donations must be consistent with our stated mission. Priority will be given to those organizations in which Westminster church members are actively involved, and where our gift will have the most impact on services provided. We are currently accepting applications from community groups requesting grants from Westminster’s Benevolence Fund in 2026.

To apply, submit a letter no more than one page in length responding to the questions below.

  • What is the mission of your organization? How does it support the mission of Westminster Presbyterian Church.

  • How do you propose to use Benevolence funding?

  • What current Westminster members are actively involved in your organization and what is their role?

  • What were some of your accomplishments and challenges in the past year?

  • How much support are you requesting and what percentage does that request represent in your total operating budget for your organization?

  • Anything else you wish to share is welcome.

In addition, if you received money from Westminster in 2025, please write a short paragraph (about 100 words) that we can put in our newsletter, outlining the mission of your organization and how you used the money we gave you. Please include a contact person, email address, and physical address.

Applications are due Friday, April 10, 2026, and should be sent by email to the following addresses:

Cyndy Martin:  martin.cyndy@gmail.com
Billie-Jo Pearl: bpearl@westminsterva.org

Benevolence and Mission Endowment Committee
Westminster Presbyterian Church
400 Rugby Road
Charlottesville, VA  22903