Blue Ridge Partnership for Health Science Careers
Blue Ridge Partnership For Health Science Careers was founded to establish and promote health sciences education to employment pathways that meet both existing workforce demand and emerging needs of companies in the health and life sciences industry sector in a certain geographic region of Western Virginia known as GO Virginia Region 2 and for all other purposes permitted by law.
Blue Ridge Partnership for Health Science Careers at a glance
In short: Blue Ridge Partnership for Health Science Careers gave $236K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $47K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $236,234
- +88.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $47,247
- +88.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $53,022
- Total assets
- $363,588
- +6.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Blue Ridge Partnership for Health Science Careers funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was George Mason University ($71K). Together the top 5 received $236K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 10 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $126K (2024) to $236K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $236K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| George Mason University Fairfax, VA | Sponsored Programs - BRPHSC | $70,871 |
| Salem City Schools Salem, VA | EMT Program: Claude Moore Grant | $58,057 |
| Pulaski County Career & Tech Dublin, VA | Class Materials - Pharm Tech & EMT | $53,022 |
| Lynchburg City Public Schools Lynchburg, VA | Dental Assist and CNA Program | $27,765 |
| Roanoke County Public Schools Roanoke, VA | EMT / Nursing Program | $26,519 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $363,588 | $353,887 | $331,537 | $236,234 | 5 | $10,282 |
| 2024 | $341,238 | $398,311 | $185,874 | $125,667 | 5 | $6,655 |
| 2023 | $128,801 | $145,703 | $16,902 | — | — | — |
About Blue Ridge Partnership for Health Science Careers
Based on IRS filings
Blue Ridge Partnership for Health Science Careers is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Roanoke, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $364K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $236K. Net investment income was $10K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Blue Ridge Partnership for Health Science Careers is led by Cynthia Lawrence, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 20 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cynthia Lawrence
President
On filings since 2023
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angela Joyner PhD
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Curtis Hicks EdD
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Capps EdD
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Rainone EdD
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Nicely EdD
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Morgan Romeo
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Sandel EdD
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Putney
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Verletta White PhD
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Armistead Lemon
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carrie White
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Collin McLaughlin
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Brandon PhD
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Anderson PhD
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Veronica Van Montfrans PhD
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Tucker
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn Herbert-Ashton
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Phillips
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janet Womack Ed D.
Superintendent
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Jonathan Russ EdD (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Kim Halterman EdD (2024) — Director
- Former: Amy Carrier (2023) — Vice President
- Former: Kathy Wolfe PhD (2023) — Director
- Former: Kim Bishop-Frampton (2023) — Director
- Former: Pat Huber EdD (2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Blue Ridge Partnership for Health Science Careers
How much does Blue Ridge Partnership for Health Science Careers give each year?
Blue Ridge Partnership for Health Science Careers gave $236K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $126K across 5 grants.
What is Blue Ridge Partnership for Health Science Careers's typical grant size?
Blue Ridge Partnership for Health Science Careers's median grant in 2025 was $53,022, and its average grant was $47,247, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Blue Ridge Partnership for Health Science Careers give grants?
Blue Ridge Partnership for Health Science Careers gives mostly in Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Blue Ridge Partnership for Health Science Careers give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Blue Ridge Partnership for Health Science Careers's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Blue Ridge Partnership for Health Science Careers's largest grantees?
Blue Ridge Partnership for Health Science Careers's largest 2025 grantees include George Mason University ($70,871), Salem City Schools ($58,057) and Pulaski County Career & Tech ($53,022), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Blue Ridge Partnership for Health Science Careers?
Blue Ridge Partnership for Health Science Careers reported $364K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $354K.
What is Blue Ridge Partnership for Health Science Careers?
Blue Ridge Partnership for Health Science Careers is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Roanoke, VA. It holds $364K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Blue Ridge Partnership for Health Science Careers's EIN?
Blue Ridge Partnership for Health Science Careers's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-2776086. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 14, 2026)
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