Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) grantmaking foundation based in Richmond, Virginia. The foundation supports nonprofit organizations that enhance the quality of life in communities served by Dominion's companies.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$16.4M
-15.9% YoY
Grant Count
773
-36.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$21K
+31.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports nonprofit organizations working in the following areas:
- Health and human services
- Civic and community development
- Culture and the arts
- Environment
- Education
The foundation primarily supports programs and specific projects, with limited capital campaign support.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$5,000–$7,500
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on Virginia, South Carolina, and Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total assets: $2.3 million
- Total giving: $16.4 million
- Total revenue: $7.1 million
- Total expenses: $20.8 million
Historical Data (2023):
- Revenue: $24.7 million
- Expenses: $17.9 million
- Total assets: $12.2 million
- Total liabilities: $6.67 million
Tax-Exempt Status: The foundation has been tax-exempt since March 2015 (EIN: 47-2746460).
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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
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation
ArtStars Awards
DOMINION ENERGY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Dominion Energy Educational Equity Scholarship Program Grant
DOMINION ENERGY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
Amount
US $5,000 - US $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Dominion Energy Foundation Grants
DOMINION ENERGY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
Amount
US $1,000 - US $15,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Hunter A Applewhite – President
- Kelly Thomasson – Executive Director
- Carlos M Brown – Board Member
- Steven D Ridge – Board Member
- Diane Leopold – Board Member
- Eric S Carr – Board Member
- William L Murray – Board Member
- Corynne S Arnett – Board Member
- Edward H Baine – Board Member
- Regina J Elbert – Board Member
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUNTER A APPLEWHITE | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| CARLOS M BROWN | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| STEVEN D RIDGE | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| DIANE LEOPOLD | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| ERIC S CARR | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| KELLY THOMASSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| WILLIAM L MURRAY | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| CORYNNE S ARNETT | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| EDWARD H BAINE | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| REGINA J ELBERT | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| W KELLER KISSAM | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| PAULIN CHEATHAM | SECRETARY | 6 | — |
| JONATHAN EVANS | ASSISTANT TREASURER | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation announced grants to 388 nonprofits in December 2025. The foundation's spring grant cycle is currently open for applications.
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation Announces Grants to 388 NonprofitsSubject 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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