Colonial Markets and Colonial Fairs Inc
Colonial Markets and Colonial Fairs operates, supports and encourages historical markets and fairs which focus on agriculture, commerce, education, technology and the social practices of the 18th century.
Colonial Markets and Colonial Fairs Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,994,467
- -0.2% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $106,006
- -69.6% vs 2024
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $85,381
- Expenses (2025)
- $129,443
- -20.5% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Colonial Markets and Colonial Fairs Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Colonial Markets and Colonial Fairs Inc gives
- Giving grew 233% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2021) to $25K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Reedville Fishermen's Museum Reedville, VA | General support for local historical properties | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,994,467 | $106,006 | $129,443 | — | — | $85,381 | $93,720 |
| 2024 | $1,998,928 | $348,246 | $162,750 | $25,000 | 1 | — | $63,246 |
| 2023 | $1,707,736 | $275,180 | $149,963 | $25,000 | 1 | — | $421 |
| 2022 | $1,384,050 | $229,306 | $157,950 | — | — | — | $228,633 |
| 2021 | $1,808,884 | $153,794 | $169,483 | $7,500 | 1 | — | $91,995 |
| 2020 | $1,730,222 | $349,758 | $144,331 | — | — | — | $274,376 |
About Colonial Markets and Colonial Fairs Inc
Based on IRS filings
Colonial Markets and Colonial Fairs Inc is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Purcellville, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2025, it made $85K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $94K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Colonial Markets and Colonial Fairs Inc is led by Virginia P Norton, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Virginia P Norton
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anna C Eberly
Treasurer & Finance Chair
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erin Myers
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Anderson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sue R Ripley
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Meisburger
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Anderson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elliott Curzon
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jean Ann Gililland (2020–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Victoria J Baker (2020–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Colonial Markets and Colonial Fairs Inc
How large is Colonial Markets and Colonial Fairs Inc?
Colonial Markets and Colonial Fairs Inc reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $106K.
What is Colonial Markets and Colonial Fairs Inc?
Colonial Markets and Colonial Fairs Inc is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Purcellville, VA. It holds $2.0M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Colonial Markets and Colonial Fairs Inc operate?
Colonial Markets and Colonial Fairs Inc has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is Colonial Markets and Colonial Fairs Inc's EIN?
Colonial Markets and Colonial Fairs Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1216556. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 2, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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