Foothills Forum is a community-supported nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the residents of Rappahannock County, Virginia, through the creation and dissemination of deeply researched, well-sourced independent local journalism. Since 2014, Foothills Forum has earned -- through the production of its original, authoritative reporting and its distribution through the respected, century-old weekly broadsheet Rappahannock News and through virtual and social media platforms -- substantial backing throughout its rural county in the Virginia Piedmont.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$402K
+4.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$12K
+0.0% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
+0.0% YoY
About Foothills Forum
Based on IRS filings
Foothills Forum is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in WASHINGTON, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $402K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $12K. Net investment income was $14K.
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $401,639 | $385,007 | $305,000 |
| Revenue | $321,622 | $305,636 | $239,927 |
| Expenses | $306,011 | $224,715 | $189,517 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $13,821 | $7,468 | $-72 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Rappahannock Media ($12,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rappahannock Media Washington, VA | Support of the daily newsletter for residents of Rappahannock County and subscribers of the weekly newspaper | $12,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily A Oaks | Executive Director | 30 | $51,875 |
| Andrew Alexander | Board Chairman | 20 | — |
| Stephen Brooks | Vice-Chair | 5 | — |
| Lynn Dolnick | Vice-Chair | 5 | — |
| Edward Timeplerlake | Secretary | 5 | — |
| Stephen R Vick | Treasurer | 5 | — |
| Jay Ward Brown | Director | 5 | — |
| Cindy Griffin | Director | 5 | — |
| John Jacquemin | Director | 5 | — |
| Lawrence Myers | Director | 5 | — |
| Berni Olson | Director | 5 | — |
| Al Regnery | Director | 5 | — |
| A W Smith | Director | 5 | — |
| Tac Taceloskey | Director | 5 | — |
| Cathy Trost | Director | 5 | — |
| Paula Wolferseder-Yabar | Director | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Foothills Forum?
Foothills Forum is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in WASHINGTON, VA. It holds $402K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Foothills Forum?
As of 2024, Foothills Forum holds $402K in total assets with $322K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $12K in 2024.
Where does Foothills Forum operate?
Foothills Forum has awarded grants in Virginia.
What size grants does Foothills Forum award?
In 2024, Foothills Forum awarded 1 grants totaling $12K — an average of about $12K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Foothills Forum's EIN?
Foothills Forum's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1071448. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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