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.
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
18
-5.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.3M
+34.6% YoY
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
Since its inception through 2023, the foundation has distributed between 46 and 73 grants totaling between $38.2 million and $58.2 million to approximately 28 unique organizations.
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
States
Cities
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
| 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 |
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
No grants recorded for .
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
From 2024 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 GiftThe 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
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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