Community Foundation of the Virgin
type: exa:news title: 'Press Release: CFVI Receives $50,000 Grant from Liberty Foundation'
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$18.8M
+23.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.6M
+5.6% YoY
Grant Count
49
-7.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$32K
+14.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
CFVI's primary mission is to build a growing collection of permanent funds whose income will enhance the educational, physical, social, cultural, and environmental well-being of the Virgin Islands' people. The foundation aims to inspire philanthropy, strengthen local nonprofits, and engage the community with a particular focus on improving the lives of children and families in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The foundation's program areas include:
- Health and Human Services — Support for health-related needs of Virgin Islanders, including financial assistance for medical care to residents with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses, as well as support for vulnerable Virgin Islands residents and families
- Education and Scholarships — Scholarships for students demonstrating academic excellence and financial need, and support for projects and programs that enhance academic success, schools, educators, and education enrichment
- Children and Families — In-house programs and community-initiated projects aimed at enhancing lives of children and families, advocacy on behalf of children and families, support for family unit initiatives, and crisis grants
- Community Programs and Services — Technical assistance to nonprofits and individuals engaged in improving the lives of children and families in the U.S. Virgin Islands
- Cultural and Environmental Initiatives — Preservation of the islands' unique cultural heritage and environmental protection
Grantmaking
CFVI operates as a grantmaking foundation with typical grant awards ranging from $1,000 to $174,022. The foundation maintains a donor-advised fund through which donors can direct the distribution or investment of funds.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
CFVI primarily funds organizations and initiatives within the U.S. Virgin Islands, with a particular emphasis on St. Thomas and the broader Virgin Islands territory.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $18,773,439
- Total Revenue: $7,870,102
- Total Expenses: $5,236,845
- Total Liabilities: $466,000
- Total Giving: $3,222,026
The foundation maintains a staff of 7-8 dedicated employees and operates with strong financial health, earning a four-star rating based on accountability and financial metrics.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $18,773,439 | $15,262,117 | $14,923,448 |
| Revenue | $7,870,102 | $3,031,293 | $4,268,383 |
| Expenses | $5,236,845 | $4,087,332 | $3,563,318 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $957,397 | $186,367 | $1,193,234 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
249 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Community Foundation of the Virgin
Building Forward Fund
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE VIRGIN
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP)
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE VIRGIN
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Hodge Senior Citizens Assistance Fund
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE VIRGIN
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Schneider Reg Med Center ($149,800), My Brothers Workshop ($110,000), St Thomas Swimming Associatio ($108,023).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ANTILLES SCHOOL INC ST THOMAS, VI | EDUCATION | $7,000 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF ST THOM ST THOMAS, VI | YOUTH PROGRAMS | $17,500 |
| CAPTAIN SCHOOL MARINE REBUILD St Thomas, VI | EDUCATIONAL | $19,400 |
| CARIBBEAN MUSEUM CENTER FOR FSTED ST CROIX, VI | GENERAL SUPPORT/HUMANITIES | $9,500 |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES VI ST THOMAS, VI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $13,000 |
| CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL GROWTH ST THOMAS, VI | HUMANITIES | $25,000 |
| CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF ST CROI CHRISTIANSTED, VI | EDUCATION YOUTH PROGRAMS | $51,000 |
| CITATON JET PILOTS SAFTY & ED DELTONA, FL | EDUCATION | $35,000 |
| DISABILITY RIGHTS CENTER OF T FREDERIKSTED, VI | DISABILITY RIGHTS | $10,000 |
| DJS TRAINING FACILITY INC CHRISTIANSTED, VI | CHILDREN YOUTH AND FAMILES | $13,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key personnel identified include:
- Dee Baecher-Brown — President
- Beverly Chongasing — Foundation Director
- Kim Holdsworth — Co-Director, USVI KIDS COUNT
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEE BAECHER-BROWN | President | 40 | $182,833 |
| SONIA BARNES - MOOREHEAD | VP DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $140,242 |
| RASHIDA HODGE | Director | 1 | — |
| GEORGE CANNON | Director | 1 | — |
| CATHERINE MILLS | Director | 1 | — |
| MARIE THOMAS GRIFFITH | Chair | 5 | — |
| RICARDO J CHARAF | EMERITUS DIRECT | — | — |
| ALLISON ALLIE PETRUS | Director | 1 | — |
| HENRY FEUERZEIG | EMERITUS DIRECT | — | — |
| PENNY FEUERZEIG | EMERITUS DIRECT | — | — |
| THELMA WATSON-COMISSIONG | Director | 1 | — |
| ANGELINA DASWANI | Secretary | 5 | — |
| GEORGE HT DUDLEY | Emeritus CHAIR | — | — |
| G HUNTER LOGAN JR | 2ND VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MARK ROBERTSON | Treasurer | 5 | — |
| SCOTT BARBER | Director | 1 | — |
| VALDAMIER COLLENS | Director | 1 | — |
| LAWRENCE KUPFER | Director | 1 | — |
| ELLI AUSUBEL | Director | 1 | — |
| MARJORIE ROBERTS | Director | 1 | — |
| KAFI BLUMENFIELD | 1st Vice Chair | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
CFVI has been active in recent grant distribution and community support:
Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands Awards $100,000 in Grants | St.Announced $10,000 grants available for education, social and health well-being, culture, and environmental protection
CFVI Announces $10,000 Grants Available for Education, Social ...Awarded $100,000 in grants (February 2025)
Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands Awards $100,000 in Grants | St.Distributed $50,000 through the VI Community Fund Grants program
Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands Awards $100,000 in Grants | St.Awarded $1.4 million for recovery, revitalization, and building forward projects
Press Release: CFVI Awards $1.4 Million for Recovery, Revitalization andReceived a $50,000 grant from the Liberty Foundation
Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands Awards $100,000 in Grants | St.The foundation continues to operate multiple community programs including the Virtues Project, U.S. Virgin Islands Center for the Book, Rapid Response initiatives, ParentPowered, Little Free Libraries, the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, and the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading.
Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands Awards $100,000 in Grants | St.Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Community Foundation of the Virgin fund?
CFVI's primary mission is to build a growing collection of permanent funds whose income will enhance the educational, physical, social, cultural, and environmental well-being of the Virgin Islands' people. The foundation aims to inspire philanthropy, strengthen local nonprofits, and engage the community with a particular focus on improving the lives of children and families in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The foundation's program areas include: • **Health and Human Services** — Support for health-r…
How do I apply for a grant from Community Foundation of the Virgin?
CFVI operates as a grantmaking foundation with typical grant awards ranging from $1,000 to $174,022. The foundation maintains a donor-advised fund through which donors can direct the distribution or investment of funds. Recent grant activity includes: • Awards of $100,000 in grants announced in February 2025 • $50,000 in VI Community Fund Grants • $1.4 million awarded for recovery, revitalization, and building forward projects • $10,000 grants available for education, social and health well-bei…
Where does Community Foundation of the Virgin make grants?
CFVI primarily funds organizations and initiatives within the U.S. Virgin Islands, with a particular emphasis on St. Thomas and the broader Virgin Islands territory.
What size grants does Community Foundation of the Virgin award?
In 2024, Community Foundation of the Virgin awarded 49 grants totaling $1.6M — an average of about $32K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Community Foundation of the Virgin's EIN?
Community Foundation of the Virgin's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 66-0470703. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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