Barbara Brunckhorst Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Richmond, VA EIN: 86-6502564

The Barbara Brunckhorst Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in July 2022, based in Richmond, Virginia. The foundation was created following the death of Barbara Brunckhorst in late 2020. Barbara Brunckhorst was the daughter of Frank Brunckhorst, founder of Boar's Head Provisions Co. With assets of approximately $414–$426 million, the foundation represents one of the most significant new philanthropic entities in Virginia.

Key facts about Barbara Brunckhorst Foundation

EIN: 86-6502564
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $23,220,000
Grants made (2024): 18
Average grant: $1,290,000
Median grant: $75,000
New grantees (estimate): 17% first-time grantees (3 of 18, 2024)
Total assets: $425,703,198
Primary geography: Virginia (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals: No
How to apply: The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Barbara Brunckhorst Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Barbara Brunckhorst Foundation's 18 itemized 2024 grants were Virginia (98%). The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, VA (6 grants) and Alexandria, VA (2 grants). 83% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Is Barbara Brunckhorst Foundation open to new grantees?

17%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 3 of 18 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $75K; repeat grants $1.5M. How we count

Medians: $75K first-time, $75K repeat.

83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
In 2024 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2022–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$425.7M

+2.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$23.2M

+27.5% YoY

Grant Count

-5.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$1.3M

+34.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Barbara Brunckhorst Foundation reported a distributable amount of $25.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation does not maintain a publicly stated mission statement. However, its grantmaking demonstrates a strategic focus on:

Liver disease research and healthcare innovation
Education
Human services
Environmental education
Science education
Community and school gardens
Renewable energy

The foundation's priorities are strongly influenced by the medical expertise of its leadership, particularly in liver disease research and healthcare advancement.

Grantmaking

Grant Range

$25,000 to $17,000,000

Average Grant

$797,000–$958,158

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily supports organizations in Virginia, which accounts for 58% of U.S. giving. Additional funding extends across multiple states including California, New York, Texas, and Oregon, with grantmaking reaching organizations across 11 states total.

Grant Distribution by State

Virginia $22.7M (98%)

New York $100K (0%)

New Mexico $90K (0%)

Oregon $75K (0%)

District of Columbia $75K (0%)

All other $200K (1%)

Share of all 18 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California District of Columbia Florida Massachusetts Maryland North Carolina New Mexico New York Oregon Texas Virginia

Cities

RichmondAlexandriaNew YorkDallasWashingtonAshevilleBowling GreenCambridgeEspanolaEugeneGloucester PointWaynesboroBoca RatonAnnapolisArlingtonCharlottesvilleOaklandSan Francisco

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets & Revenue (as of 2023):

Total assets: $414.3–$425.7 million
Total revenue: $148.0–$439.5 million
Total investments: $411.6 million
Annual giving: $18.2 million (2023)
Total expenses: $20.9 million (2023)

Tax Status:

501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization
IRS ruling year: 2022
EIN: 86-6502564
Donations are tax-deductible

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$425,703,198	$414,280,765	$287,088,470
Revenue	$38,560,731	$148,040,317	$63,208,987
Expenses	$27,135,798	$20,850,522	$21,573,354
Qualifying Distributions	$23,664,349	$18,608,861	$20,383,164
Net Investment Income	$21,352,562	$7,705,795	$3,218,290
Distributable Amount	$24,958,250	$18,376,892	$17,785,301

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

64 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include VCU School of Medicine ($22,000,000), Richmond Animal Welfare Foundation ($100,000), Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors ($100,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
VCU School of Medicine Richmond, VA	To Fund the Liver Institute and Endow two Chairs.	$22,000,000
Richmond Animal Welfare Foundation Richmond, VA	General Purpose unless otherwise stated	$100,000
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors New York, NY	Just Transition Fund	$100,000
VA Institute Marine Science Foundat Gloucester Point, VA	General Purpose unless otherwise stated	$100,000
Wildlife Center of Virginia Waynesboro, VA	General Purpose unless otherwise stated	$100,000
Espanola Humane Espanola, NM	General Purpose unless otherwise stated	$90,000
Environmental Law Alliance Worldwid Eugene, OR	General Purpose unless otherwise stated	$75,000
James River Association Richmond, VA	General Purpose unless otherwise stated	$75,000
REPRO-Rising Virginia Foundation Alexandria, VA	General Purpose unless otherwise stated	$75,000
Partnership Project Inc Washington, DC	Equitable & Just Nat'l Climate Forum	$75,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Dr. R. Todd Stravitz serves as the principal officer and trustee of the foundation. He is Barbara Brunckhorst's son and a hepatologist and liver disease specialist. His medical expertise in liver disease strongly influences the foundation's strategic focus on liver disease research and healthcare innovation.

The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Richard Todd Stravitz	Trustee	20	$84,000
Ansley S Dowler	Trustee	1	—
Susan S Kemp	Trustee	20	$84,000

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The foundation has gained recognition for transformational gifts, including receiving the Outstanding Organizational Partner Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals Central Virginia Chapter.

AASLD Foundation Receives Transformational $25 Million Gift

The foundation's largest publicly announced gift was a $17 million commitment to VCU School of Medicine to establish the Liver Institute and endow two chairs, reflecting its strategic commitment to advancing liver disease research and healthcare education.

Largest publicly shared gift for liver research in US history to ...

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Barbara Brunckhorst Foundation fund?

The foundation does not maintain a publicly stated mission statement. However, its grantmaking demonstrates a strategic focus on: • Liver disease research and healthcare innovation • Education • Human services • Environmental education • Science education • Community and school gardens • Renewable energy The foundation's priorities are strongly influenced by the medical expertise of its leadership, particularly in liver disease research and healthcare advancement.

How do I apply for a grant from Barbara Brunckhorst Foundation?

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

Where does Barbara Brunckhorst Foundation make grants?

What size grants does Barbara Brunckhorst Foundation award?

In 2024, Barbara Brunckhorst Foundation awarded 18 grants totaling $23.2M — an average of about $1.3M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Barbara Brunckhorst Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Barbara Brunckhorst Foundation reported a distributable amount of $25.0M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Barbara Brunckhorst Foundation's EIN?

Barbara Brunckhorst Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-6502564. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.