Community foundation · EIN 54-2035996
Hampton Roads Community Foundation
Norfolk, VA
Hampton Roads Community Foundation is a community foundation based in Norfolk, VA. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $34.2M in grants paid across 815 grants, with $524M in total assets. Its largest grants went to University of Virginia Law School Foundation, Norfolk Botanical Garden Inc and Old Dominion University Museum Foundation.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Hampton Roads Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Grants are approved by the board of directors and are made in accordance with the donor's intent as described in each fund agreement. for grants from unrestricted and field of interest funds, a pre-grant inquiry is made by staff which may include a review of a written proposal and a site visit. once awarded, the grantee is asked to report on the use of the funds, typically at six month intervals until the end of the grant period. grantee reports are reviewed by staff and the status is reported to the board of directors. for scholarship awards, students are sent scholarship guidelines and policies with their award. in order to renew their award, students must submit a renewal form and transcript which documents their attendance. checks are sent directly to university financial aid offices. any unused funds are returned to the foundation.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Make life better in hampton roads through leadership, philanthropy, and civic engagement.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Virginia Law School Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | Education | $2,021,700 |
| Norfolk Botanical Garden Inc | Norfolk, VA | Environment | $1,190,365 |
| Old Dominion University Museum Foundation | Norfolk, VA | Culture | $1,110,000 |
| Emergency Assistance Foundation Inc | Dallas, TX | Disaster Relief | $1,100,000 |
| Access College Foundation | Norfolk, VA | Education | $972,068 |
| YMCA of the Chesapeake | Easton, MD | Human Services | $963,000 |
| Chrysler Museum of Art | Norfolk, VA | Culture | $839,313 |
| Virginia Symphony Orchestra | Norfolk, VA | Culture | $833,339 |
| Old Dominion University Educational Foundation | Norfolk, VA | Education | $606,443 |
| Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters Inc | Norfolk, VA | Facilities | $520,784 |
| Business Consortium for Arts Support DBA Arts Alliance | Norfolk, VA | Culture | $500,000 |
| Virginia Opera | Norfolk, VA | Culture | $457,696 |
| Hampton Roads Executive Roundtable | Norfolk, VA | Civic Engagement | $447,000 |
| Virginia Arts Festival | Norfolk, VA | Culture | $432,732 |
| Eastern Virginia Medical School Foundation | Norfolk, VA | Education | $424,130 |
| Virginia Zoological Society | Norfolk, VA | Education | $415,742 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | Education | $411,000 |
| Clean Air Task Force | Boston, MA | Environment | $400,000 |
| E3 Elevate Early Education | Virginia Beach, VA | Education | $378,360 |
| Forkids Inc | Chesapeake, VA | Education | $374,559 |
| Elizabeth River Project | Norfolk, VA | Environment | $345,400 |
| Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore | Norfolk, VA | Human Services | $342,158 |
| An Achievable Dream Virginia Beach | Newport News, VA | Education | $337,320 |
| Norfolk Academy | Norfolk, VA | Education | $324,394 |
| Lake Taylor Transitional Care Hospital | Norfolk, VA | Health | $321,000 |
The 25 largest of 815 grants listed on the return. 486 grants to individuals ($1.83M) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- Virginia$26.6M · 263 grants
- Maryland$1.22M · 8 grants
- Texas$1.14M · 2 grants
- North Carolina$599K · 8 grants
- Massachusetts$434K · 3 grants
- New York$260K · 8 grants
- Iowa$251K · 1 grant
- District of Columbia$134K · 5 grants
- New Jersey$75.4K · 2 grants
- Pennsylvania$50.8K · 3 grants
- Tennessee$44.4K · 3 grants
- Maine$44K · 4 grants
Quick answers
Does Hampton Roads Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Hampton Roads Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Hampton Roads Community Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $34,219,164 in grants paid (815 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Hampton Roads Community Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to University of Virginia Law School Foundation (VA), $2.02M, Norfolk Botanical Garden Inc (VA), $1.19M, Old Dominion University Museum Foundation (VA), $1.11M, Emergency Assistance Foundation Inc (TX), $1.1M and Access College Foundation (VA), $972K.