Beans of Virginia Foundation
Beans of Virginia Foundation is a private foundation based in Charlottesville, Virginia. Its 2025 filing reports charitable contributions to preselected organizations, with all grant dollars going to recipients in Virginia.
Beans of Virginia Foundation at a glance
In short: Beans of Virginia Foundation gave $53K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $52,551
- +490.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +1400.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,503
- -60.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $2,792,741
- +26.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Beans of Virginia 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: 803 Rugby Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Phone: (703) 368-7373
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Beans of Virginia Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Virginia Athletics Foundation ($33K across 7 grants). Together the top 6 received $53K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Beans of Virginia Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 78% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2024) to $53K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $53K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Athletics Foundation Charlottesville, VA | To Support Mission of Organization | $21,000 |
| Global Surgical Expedition Glen Allen, VA | To Support Mission of Organization | $5,000 |
| University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA | To Support Mission of Organization | $5,000 |
| UVA Athletics Charlottesville, VA | To Support Mission of Organization | $3,165 |
| UVA Athletics Ticket Office Charlottesville, VA | To Support Mission of Organization | $2,890 |
| Virginia Athletics Foundation Charlottesville, VA | To Support Mission of Organization | $2,500 |
| Virginia Athletics Foundation Charlottesville, VA | To Support Mission of Organization | $2,500 |
| Virginia Athletics Foundation Charlottesville, VA | To Support Mission of Organization | $2,500 |
| Virginia Athletics Foundation Charlottesville, VA | To Support Mission of Organization | $2,000 |
| UVA Athletics Ticket Office Charlottesville, VA | To Support Mission of Organization | $1,515 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,792,741 | $190,033 | $52,606 | $52,551 | 15 | $52,551 | $173,233 | $67,134 |
| 2024 | $2,203,748 | $2,231,980 | $16,463 | $8,900 | 1 | $8,900 | $362 | $54,262 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Beans of Virginia Foundation reported a distributable amount of $67K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $52,551. Grants ranged from $196 to $21,000, with a median grant of $2,500. The largest listed grants were $21,000 to Virginia Athletics Foundation, $5,000 to Global Surgical Expedition, and $5,000 to the University of Virginia. Other listed recipients include UVA Athletics and UVA Athletics Ticket Office. The filing describes the grants’ purposes as “to support mission of organization.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Chun Mo Kim is listed as president on the 2025 filing.
Beans of Virginia Foundation is led by Chun Mo Kim, President on every filing since 2024 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Chun Mo Kim
President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Beans of Virginia Foundation
How much does Beans of Virginia Foundation give each year?
Beans of Virginia Foundation gave $53K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $9K across 1 grant.
What is Beans of Virginia Foundation's typical grant size?
Beans of Virginia Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,503, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Beans of Virginia Foundation give grants?
Beans of Virginia Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Charlottesville, VA (14 grants).
Does Beans of Virginia Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Beans of Virginia Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Mission of Organization" (15 grants).
Who are Beans of Virginia Foundation's largest grantees?
Beans of Virginia Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Virginia Athletics Foundation ($33,000 across 7 grants), University of Virginia ($6,280 across 2 grants) and Global Surgical Expedition ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Beans of Virginia Foundation?
Beans of Virginia Foundation reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $53K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $67K (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.
How do I apply for a grant from Beans of Virginia 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 Beans of Virginia Foundation's EIN?
Beans of Virginia Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-4953890. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Does Beans of Virginia 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 4, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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