Barbara Brunckhorst Foundation
The Barbara Brunckhorst Foundation is a private foundation based in Richmond, Virginia. In 2024, it reported 18 grants totaling $23.22 million, including support for a liver institute and endowed chairs, animal welfare organizations, and environmental and climate-related organizations.
Barbara Brunckhorst Foundation at a glance
In short: Barbara Brunckhorst Foundation gave $23.2M across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $1.3M), mostly in Virginia. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $23,220,000
- +27.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- -5.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,290,000
- +34.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $425,703,198
- +2.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (3 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Barbara Brunckhorst Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2702 Monument Ave, Richmond, VA 23220
Phone: (804) 241-9649
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Barbara Brunckhorst Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was VCU School of Medicine ($22.0M). Together the top 10 received $22.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 36 grants of 64 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia. The listed recipients also included organizations in New York, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington, DC, Texas, Massachusetts, and North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Barbara Brunckhorst Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 18 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. 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 grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $18.2M (2023) to $23.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $23.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $425,703,198 | $38,560,731 | $27,135,798 | $23,220,000 | 18 | $23,664,349 | $21,352,562 | $24,958,250 |
| 2023 | $414,280,765 | $148,040,317 | $20,850,522 | $18,205,000 | 19 | $18,608,861 | $7,705,795 | $18,376,892 |
| 2022 | $287,088,470 | $63,208,987 | $21,573,354 | $19,980,000 | 27 | $20,383,164 | $3,218,290 | $17,785,301 |
| 2021 | $245,452,837 | $246,024,249 | $571,412 | — | — | $115,284 | $872,977 | $8,133,729 |
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 September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided here. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including medicine, animal welfare, conservation, and climate action. For example, the James River Association describes its mission as protecting the James River and promoting conservation and responsible stewardship; Dogwood Alliance says it advances environmental justice and climate action by mobilizing voices to protect southern forests and communities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $23,220,000. Grants ranged from $30,000 to $22,000,000, with a median of $75,000. Its largest reported grant was $22 million to VCU School of Medicine to fund the Liver Institute and endow two chairs. Other 2024 grants included $100,000 each to Richmond Animal Welfare Foundation, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, the Virginia Institute of Marine Science Foundation, and Wildlife Center of Virginia; and $75,000 each to the James River Association, REPRO-Rising Virginia Foundation, Partnership Project, Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas, and Union of Concerned Scientists.
Other supported organizations included Virginia Conservation Network and Dogwood Alliance, which each received $50,000 in 2024. Virginia Conservation Network describes its role as facilitating strategic action and serving as a resource for statewide network partners. Wildlife Center of Virginia describes its mission as supporting the organization.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard Todd Stravitz, Ansley S Dowler, and Susan S Kemp as trustees.
Barbara Brunckhorst Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard Todd Stravitz
Trustee
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$28K (2021) → $84K (2024)
Susan S Kemp
Trustee
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$28K (2021) → $84K (2024)
Ansley S Dowler
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Frank Brunckhorst III (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $84K, to Richard Todd Stravitz (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Barbara Brunckhorst Foundation
How much does Barbara Brunckhorst Foundation give each year?
Barbara Brunckhorst Foundation gave $23.2M across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $18.2M across 19 grants.
What is Barbara Brunckhorst Foundation's typical grant size?
Barbara Brunckhorst Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $75,000, and its average grant was $1,290,000, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Barbara Brunckhorst Foundation that year got $75K on average.
Where does Barbara Brunckhorst Foundation give grants?
Barbara Brunckhorst Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, VA (6 grants) and Alexandria, VA (2 grants).
Does Barbara Brunckhorst Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of Barbara Brunckhorst Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Barbara Brunckhorst Foundation's largest grantees?
Barbara Brunckhorst Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include VCU School of Medicine ($22,000,000), Richmond Animal Welfare Foundation ($100,000) and Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Barbara Brunckhorst Foundation?
Barbara Brunckhorst Foundation reported $425.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $23.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Barbara Brunckhorst Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided here. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including medicine, animal welfare, conservation, and climate action. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Barbara Brunckhorst Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Does Barbara Brunckhorst Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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