Delta Dental of Virginia Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization based in Roanoke, Virginia. Established in 2012, the foundation operates as a subordinate organization under Delta Dental of Virginia, a dental insurance company founded in 1964. The foundation works to improve oral health outcomes across Virginia through financial support of research, education initiatives, and programs that expand access to dental care for underserved populations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$521K
-50.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.3M
-19.4% YoY
Grant Count
23
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$57K
-19.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to improve the public's oral health in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The organization promotes oral health care through three primary mechanisms:
- Education: Supporting educational initiatives related to oral health
- Research: Funding research initiatives to advance dental health knowledge and practice
- Access to Care: Providing financial support for programs that increase access to oral health care for underserved populations
Grantmaking
The foundation actively distributes grants to support its mission throughout Virginia. Recent grant activity demonstrates significant funding capacity:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's funding priorities are concentrated in Virginia and the District of Columbia, with a primary emphasis on serving Virginia communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Based on the most recent available financial data:
- Total Assets: $521,140 (2024)
- Total Annual Giving: $1,565,331
- Total Revenues: $1,991,666 (2024)
- Total Expenses: $1,989,876 (2024)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $521,140 | $1,050,886 | $483,913 |
| Revenue | $1,991,666 | $2,010,694 | $1,955,207 |
| Expenses | $1,989,876 | $2,010,146 | $1,938,987 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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
129 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Delta Dental of Virginia Foundation
Delta Dental of Virginia Foundation Endowed Scholarship
DELTA DENTAL OF VIRGINIA FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Dental Hygienist Scholarships
DELTA DENTAL OF VIRGINIA FOUNDATION
Amount
$50,000 endowments per institution
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Emergency and Capacity Building Fund
DELTA DENTAL OF VIRGINIA FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS JACQUELYN E STONE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DR A CAROLE PRATT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DR MCKINLEY L PRICE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MR JAN S SESSOR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MR FRANK L LUCIA | PRESIDENT & CEO | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has demonstrated growing grant-making activity in recent years:
In 2025, the foundation announced its largest-ever statewide grant awards totaling $950,000
Delta Dental of Virginia Foundation Distributes $950,000 to ...In 2024, the foundation distributed $622,000 to safety-net clinics and oral health programs
Delta Dental of Virginia Foundation Awards $622,000 to Safety-Net ...The foundation celebrated grant award winners in 2023, highlighting its commitment to expanding access to dental care across Virginia
Delta Dental of Virginia Foundation Distributes $950,000 to ...Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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