Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation

RICHMOND, VA EIN: 47-2746460

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

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

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

33states
+25 more states

Cities

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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).

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.275$0.55$0.8250000000000001$1.120202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$6M$11M$17M$22M1,256 grants20201,338 grants20211,209 grants20221,207 grants2023773 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY…$700KUTAH SYMPHONY & OPERA$680KAMERICAN ONLINE GIVING F…$550KUTAH STATE UNIVERSITY$511KWESTMINSTER UNIVERSITY$469KUNIVERSITY OF UTAH$409KWEBER STATE UNIVERSITY$406KAMERICAN ONLINE GIVING F…$320KBRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY$295KAMERICAN ONLINE GIVING F…$204K

Grant Size Distribution

250 grants across all recorded years

162<$50K18$50–100K46$100–250K17$250–500K7$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Open Grants

3 open opportunities from Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation

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

NameTitleHoursCompensation
HUNTER A APPLEWHITEPRESIDENT1
CARLOS M BROWNBOARD MEMBER
STEVEN D RIDGEBOARD MEMBER
DIANE LEOPOLDBOARD MEMBER
ERIC S CARRBOARD MEMBER
KELLY THOMASSONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR5
WILLIAM L MURRAYBOARD MEMBER
CORYNNE S ARNETTBOARD MEMBER
EDWARD H BAINEBOARD MEMBER
REGINA J ELBERTBOARD MEMBER
W KELLER KISSAMBOARD MEMBER
PAULIN CHEATHAMSECRETARY6
JONATHAN EVANSASSISTANT TREASURER

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2025

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 Nonprofits

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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