Annabella R Jenkins Foundation
The Annabella R Jenkins Foundation is a public charity based in Richmond, Virginia, formed in 1995. It makes grants to improve well-being in the Richmond region and reduce health disparities, with filing-year 2024 grants directed entirely to recipients in Virginia.
Annabella R Jenkins Foundation at a glance
In short: Annabella R Jenkins Foundation gave $2.9M across 51 grants in 2024 (avg $57K), mostly in Virginia. 6% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,901,466
- +11.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 51
- -3.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $56,891
- +15.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $66,372,957
- +5.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (3 of 51, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Annabella R Jenkins Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 3409 Moore Street, Richmond, VA 23230
Phone: (804) 330-7400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Annabella R Jenkins Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Community Foundation Inc ($261K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
226 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 107 grants of 226 (47%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated mission focuses on the Richmond region. All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 51 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Annabella R Jenkins Foundation open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 51 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $82K; repeat grants $55K. How we count
Medians: $75K first-time, $50K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.7M (2020) to $2.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 51 grants totaling $2.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Community Foundation Inc Richmond, VA | Unrestricted Support | $261,302 |
| Virginia Supportive Housing Richmond, VA | General operating support: capital funding & supportive services for formerly homeless individuals with disabilities, including mental health conditions | $150,000 |
| Birth in Color RVA Foundation Richmond, VA | Project Support: Maternal Hub | $120,000 |
| Health Brigade Richmond, VA | General operating support: integrated healthcare for vulnerable populations & emergency funding | $110,000 |
| Childsavers Richmond, VA | General Operating Support: Trauma-Informed School-Based Mental Health Services | $100,000 |
| Free Clinic of Powhatan Powhatan, VA | General operating support: feeling right & smiling bright - comprehensive care for the un- & underinsured | $85,000 |
| Crossover Healthcare Ministry Richmond, VA | General operating support: improving access to high quality healthcare services | $80,000 |
| South Richmond Adult Day Care Center Richmond, VA | General operating support: south richmond adult day care center fund & emergency relocation | $77,664 |
| Caritas Richmond, VA | Project support: substance use recovery for men and women | $75,000 |
| Daily Planet Health Services Richmond, VA | General operating support: daily planet health services operational support | $75,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $66,372,957 | $2,250,864 | $3,234,644 | $2,901,466 | 51 | $1,963,483 |
| 2023 | $62,903,690 | $4,037,901 | $3,051,466 | $2,613,839 | 53 | $3,817,767 |
| 2022 | $62,131,090 | $1,936,414 | $2,818,419 | $2,536,467 | 47 | $1,622,062 |
| 2021 | $70,934,282 | $6,833,566 | $2,580,185 | $2,280,630 | 42 | $6,551,440 |
| 2020 | $61,831,647 | $2,723,178 | $1,746,446 | $1,709,963 | 33 | $2,527,674 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is “to improve the well-being of all people in the Richmond region and reduce health disparities through informed, strategic, and impactful philanthropy.”
Its filing identifies three program areas: access to primary care, including health education, medical care, and case management; access to mental health care, including counseling, mental health education, residential treatment, and trauma-informed care; and prevention and treatment of substance use disorders, including treatment and support for people in recovery.
The 2024 grants show support for organizations working in these areas and related community services. For example, Health Brigade describes its work as an integrated approach to health and wellness, while ChildSavers describes providing trauma-informed mental health and child development services. Birth in Color RVA Foundation says it provides culturally centered support to pregnant people, families, and birthing communities. These are descriptions of the grantees’ work.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 51 grants totaling $2,901,466. Awards ranged from $10,000 to $261,302, with a median grant of $50,000. The largest grant was $261,302 to The Community Foundation, Inc. for unrestricted support. Other large grants included $150,000 to Virginia Supportive Housing for capital funding and supportive services for formerly homeless individuals with disabilities, including mental health conditions; $120,000 to Birth in Color RVA Foundation for its Maternal Hub; and $110,000 to Health Brigade for integrated healthcare for vulnerable populations and emergency funding.
Additional 2024 grants included $100,000 to ChildSavers, $85,000 to Free Clinic of Powhatan, $80,000 to Crossover Healthcare Ministry, and $77,664 to South Richmond Adult Day Care Center. The filing states that grants must be approved by the foundation’s supported organization.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Susan H Davenport as chair, Vineeta Shah MHS RD as vice-chair, Cecilia E Barbosa PhD MPH MCP as treasurer, Rasheeda Creighton JD as secretary, and Myra Goodman Smith MPA as immediate past chair. Directors listed are Ali Bayler CAIA, Lissy S Bryan, May Fox, Rashida Gray MD, and Shanteny Jackson MA.
Annabella R Jenkins Foundation is led by Susan H. Davenport, Chair since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 14 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susan H. Davenport
Chair
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Connie Pechura PhD
Director
Director → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lissy S. Bryan
Director
Director → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nadine Marsh-Carter JD
Director
Director → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meera Pahuja Md Msc
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rashida Gray MD
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ali Bayler Caia
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kate Neuhausen MD MPH
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
May Fox
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shanteny Jackson Ma
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cecilia E. Barbosa Phd Mph McP
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vineeta Shah Mhs Rd
Vice Chair
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rasheeda N. Creighton
Secretary
Director → Secretary Start, 2023
Secretary Start → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Myra Goodman Smith Mpa
Immediate Past Chair
New on the 2024 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Erica M. Royal (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Myra Goodman Smith (2020–2023) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Susan Brown Davis (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Cecilia E. Barbosa PhD MPH (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Ali Bayler (2023) — Director
- Former: Elaine Summerfield (2023) — Director
- Former: Shanteny Jackson (2023) — Director
- Former: Jane W. Peters (2020–2022) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Vineeta Shah (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Barbara Ruffin Cone (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Kirsti Goodwin (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Marietta Shelly Dormire (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Terrell Luck Harrigan (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Patricia G. Koval (2020) — Immediate Past Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Annabella R Jenkins Foundation
How much does Annabella R Jenkins Foundation give each year?
Annabella R Jenkins Foundation gave $2.9M across 51 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.6M across 53 grants.
What is Annabella R Jenkins Foundation's typical grant size?
Annabella R Jenkins Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $56,891, across 51 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Annabella R Jenkins Foundation that year got $82K on average.
Where does Annabella R Jenkins Foundation give grants?
Annabella R Jenkins Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, VA (43 grants) and Midlothian, VA (2 grants).
Does Annabella R Jenkins Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 51% of Annabella R Jenkins Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 51) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Annabella R Jenkins Foundation's largest grantees?
Annabella R Jenkins Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Community Foundation Inc ($261,302), Virginia Supportive Housing ($150,000) and Birth in Color RVA Foundation ($120,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Annabella R Jenkins Foundation?
Annabella R Jenkins Foundation reported $66.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.3M.
What does Annabella R Jenkins Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is “to improve the well-being of all people in the Richmond region and reduce health disparities through informed, strategic, and impactful philanthropy.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Annabella R Jenkins Foundation?
Annabella R Jenkins Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Annabella R Jenkins Foundation's EIN?
Annabella R Jenkins Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1364974. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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