Chesapeake Bay Wine Classic Foundation
The Chesapeake Bay Wine Classic Foundation is a public charity based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It raises and distributes funds for charitable organizations, with its stated mission centered on supporting youth education and helping young people in South Hampton Roads access education and meaningful careers.
Chesapeake Bay Wine Classic Foundation at a glance
In short: Chesapeake Bay Wine Classic Foundation gave $1.7M across 42 grants in 2025 (avg $41K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,725,010
- +39.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 42
- +23.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $41,072
- +13.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $2,030,251
- +73.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Chesapeake Bay Wine Classic Foundation
- How to Apply
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Submit the online Grant Request Form with the requested materials. The 2024 filing says organizations are not required to formally apply, and that the distribution committee reviews suggestions from directors.
- Review Cycle
- April 1.
- Deadline
- April 1.
- Contact
Mailing address: Post Office Box 1175, Virginia Beach, VA 23451-0175
Phone: (757) 200-9463
Website: https://cbwc.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Chesapeake Bay Wine Classic Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Access College Foundation ($243K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 94 grants of 115 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation describes its mission as empowering youth in South Hampton Roads. In 2025, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia; 4% went to California, 2% to North Carolina, 1% to Kentucky, and 1% to the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
Cities
How Chesapeake Bay Wine Classic Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $61K (2021) to $1.7M (2025). In 2025 it made 42 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Access College Foundation Norfolk, VA | Support | $242,878 |
| Norfolk Collegiate School Norfolk, VA | General Fund | $200,000 |
| Tidewater Community College Education Foundation Norfolk, VA | Skilled Trades Academy | $200,000 |
| Third Option Foundation Reston, VA | General Fund | $146,000 |
| Andros Bonefish Charitable Trust Virginia Beach, VA | General Fund | $100,000 |
| Virginia Gentlemen Foundation Virginia Beach, VA | General Fund | $73,000 |
| Vida Valiente Foundation San Clemente, CA | General Fund | $66,000 |
| Eastern Virginia Medical School Norfolk, VA | Support | $59,000 |
| Sentara Brock Cancer Center Virginia Beach, VA | McLeskey Comprehensive Breast Center | $50,000 |
| Priority Automotive Charities Chesapeake, VA | General Fund | $45,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The Foundation reported 42 grants in 2025, 34 in 2024, and 19 in 2023.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,030,251 | $2,805,517 | $1,945,550 | $1,725,010 | 42 | $151,223 |
| 2024 | $1,170,284 | $2,233,552 | $1,467,302 | $1,233,960 | 34 | $7,150 |
| 2023 | $404,034 | $1,572,187 | $1,456,640 | $1,271,520 | 19 | — |
| 2022 | $288,487 | $1,481,367 | $1,436,824 | $1,191,215 | 18 | — |
| 2021 | $243,944 | $294,497 | $174,728 | $61,250 | 2 | — |
| 2019 | $108,459 | $491,097 | $516,148 | $317,000 | 11 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated mission is to provide funds to organizations dedicated to supporting and advancing youth education, promote viticulture and oenology in Hampton Roads, and promote medical research. Its 2024 filing describes its donations as primarily supporting organizations focused on advanced education for Hampton Roads youth. It also says recipient organizations need not formally apply or report to the Foundation; its distribution committee reviews suggestions from directors, and donations may be unrestricted or designated for a recipient’s scholarship or education fund.
Grantees’ missions illustrate the range of organizations receiving support. Access College Foundation describes its work as helping students plan for postsecondary education, navigate applications and financial aid, and access career assistance. Tidewater Community College Education Foundation received support for its Skilled Trades Academy. Norfolk Collegiate School says it educates students to thrive in college and beyond. Other recipients include Eliza Hope Foundation, which says it provides educational support to children and families living with autism spectrum disorders, and Elevate Early Education, which says it works to expand equitable access to high-quality education for young children.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Foundation reported 42 grants totaling $1,725,010. Grant amounts ranged from $5,500 to $242,878, with a median of $20,000. Among the largest grants were $242,878 to Access College Foundation for support; $200,000 to Norfolk Collegiate School for its general fund; $200,000 to Tidewater Community College Education Foundation for the Skilled Trades Academy; and $146,000 to Third Option Foundation for its general fund. Other notable grants included $100,000 to Andros Bonefish Charitable Trust, $73,000 to Virginia Gentlemen Foundation, $66,000 to Vida Valiente Foundation, and $59,000 to an individual recipient Medical School.
The website’s grant request form asks for an organization’s mission, goals and objectives; current 501(c)(3) documentation; a description of community impact and program services; an explanation of the educational component and its connection to the Foundation’s mission; the amount requested and its specific use; the organization’s latest tax return; and a list of current board members. The form also asks for the number of volunteers available to assist with Foundation events.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Taylor Franklin as chairman and president, Rodney Duckworth as vice president, and Jennie Capps as secretary. It also lists Steve Burke, Mark Nelson, Linda Church, David Jester, Dennis Elmer, Tom Rich, and Cynthia Rickman as directors.
The Foundation’s website additionally identifies Robert M. Stanton as founder; Dag Zapatero and Dave Jester as vice presidents; Bob Dardenne as treasurer; and Jennie Capps as executive director.
Chesapeake Bay Wine Classic Foundation is led by Taylor Franklin, Chairman & President since 2021 (on filings since 2019); none of the 15 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Taylor Franklin
Chairman & President
Vice President → Chairman & President, 2021
On filings since 2019
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Jester
Director
Chairman & President → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Church
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Rich
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Rickman
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dag Zapatero
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Elmer
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Morrison
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Eure
Director
Vice President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Nelson
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Burke
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alex Mitchum
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennie Capps
Secretary
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rodney Duckworth
Vice President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lindsay Haught
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Kevin Dibona (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Robert A. Dardenne (2019–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Crystal Cameron-Schaad (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: David Hadder (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Jeff McWaters (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Joe Takach (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Robert M. Stanton (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Aashish Matani (2019) — Director
- Former: Alan Dworetzky (2019) — Director
- Former: Eden Jones (2019) — Director
- Former: Gene Ross (2019) — Director
- Former: Gray Randolph (2019) — Vice President
- Former: Robert H. Wells (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Chesapeake Bay Wine Classic Foundation
How much does Chesapeake Bay Wine Classic Foundation give each year?
Chesapeake Bay Wine Classic Foundation gave $1.7M across 42 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.2M across 34 grants.
What is Chesapeake Bay Wine Classic Foundation's typical grant size?
Chesapeake Bay Wine Classic Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $41,072, across 42 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Chesapeake Bay Wine Classic Foundation give grants?
Chesapeake Bay Wine Classic Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Virginia Beach, VA (19 grants), Norfolk, VA (11 grants) and Chesapeake, VA (2 grants).
Does Chesapeake Bay Wine Classic Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 88% of Chesapeake Bay Wine Classic Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (37 of 42) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Chesapeake Bay Wine Classic Foundation's largest grantees?
Chesapeake Bay Wine Classic Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Access College Foundation ($242,878), Norfolk Collegiate School ($200,000) and Tidewater Community College Education Foundation ($200,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Chesapeake Bay Wine Classic Foundation?
Chesapeake Bay Wine Classic Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.8M.
What does Chesapeake Bay Wine Classic Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s stated mission is to provide funds to organizations dedicated to supporting and advancing youth education, promote viticulture and oenology in Hampton Roads, and promote medical research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Chesapeake Bay Wine Classic Foundation?
Submit the online Grant Request Form with the requested materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Chesapeake Bay Wine Classic Foundation's EIN?
Chesapeake Bay Wine Classic Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1831607. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 12, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Chesapeake Bay Wine Classic Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/chesapeake-bay-wine-classic-foundation-morg_b55aec187f70473cb968e7c5997591eb
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