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Hampton Roads Biomedical Research

Public charity · Grantmaker Portsmouth, VA EIN: 85-2555984 Website

The Hampton Roads Biomedical Research consortium (HRBRC) was founded in 2020 as a state-sponsored initiative to address health disparities, jumpstart scientific research, and develop a robust bio-health vertical in hampton roads. Today, the HRBRC is a dynamic, community-based research collaborative of eastern Virginia medical school, norfolk state university, old dominion university, and sentara healthcare that teams together with other health and school systems, community and civic organizations, research entities, and community leaders, thinkers, innovators, and entrepreneurs across industries to holistically and versatilely understand community health, enhance health equity, and drive economic strength in eastern Virginia.

Key facts about Hampton Roads Biomedical Research

EIN
85-2555984
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Total assets
$5,726,086

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$5.7M

+420.3% YoY

Revenue

$4.0M

+176.8% YoY

Net Investment Income

$65

+225.0% YoY

Expenses

$3.7M

+814.6% YoY

About Hampton Roads Biomedical Research

Based on IRS filings

Hampton Roads Biomedical Research is a public charity, based in Portsmouth, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.7M in total assets. Net investment income was $65.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

States

Cities

Newport News

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$2K$4K$6K0 grants20220 grants20231 grants20240 grants2025

In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

1 grants across all recorded years

1<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2025.

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$2M$4M$6M2022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$5,726,086$1,100,456$54,586
Revenue$4,000,065$1,445,009$95,010
Expenses$3,650,484$399,140$134,755
Net Investment Income$65$20—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Hampton Roads Biomedical Research is led by Heather Richter, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; 6 of 16 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Heather Richter

    Executive Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $238K (2025)

  • Milton L. Brown MD PhD

    Chair

    Director → President-Elect, 2023

    President-Elect → Chair, 2025

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Brandon Freshcorn

    Devops Engineer

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $100K (2025)

  • Bridget Giles

    Research Assistant Professor

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $144K (2025)

  • Ddavid Frey

    Information Assurance Engineer

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $103K (2025)

  • Jonathan Colen

    Research Assistant Professor

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $141K (2025)

  • Seth Hohensee

    Senior Devops Engineer

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $104K (2025)

  • Alfred Abuhamad

    Board Member

    Director → Board Member, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Brian Hemphill

    Board Member

    Director → Board Member, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Doveanna Fulton

    Board Member

    Director → Vice President, 2023

    Vice President → Board Member, 2025

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Javaune Adams-Gaston

    Board Member

    Director → Board Member, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Monique Adams

    Treasurer

    Director → Board Member, 2024

    Board Member → Treasurer, 2025

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Barbara Hamm-Lee

    Board Member

    Director → Board Member, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Cynthia Allen

    Board Member

    Director → Board Member, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kenneth Fridley

    Board Member

    President → Board Member, 2025

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michael Hooper

    Secretary

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (4)
  • Former: Barbara Hamm Lee (2022) — Director
  • Former: Jordan Asher MD (2022) — Director
  • Former: Mike Gentry (2022) — Director
  • Former: Morris Foster PhD (2022) — Chair

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Heather Richter — Executive Director: $238KHeather RichterExecutive Director$238KBridget Giles — Research Assistant Professor: $144KBridget GilesResearch Assistant Professor$144KJonathan Colen — Research Assistant Professor: $141KJonathan ColenResearch Assistant Professor$141KSeth Hohensee — Sr. Devops Engineer: $104KSeth HohenseeSr. Devops Engineer$104KDdavid Frey — Information Assurance Engineer: $103KDdavid FreyInformation Assurance Engineer$103KBrandon Freshcorn — Devops Engineer: $100KBrandon FreshcornDevops Engineer$100K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $238K, to Heather Richter (Executive Director). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about Hampton Roads Biomedical Research

How large is Hampton Roads Biomedical Research?

Hampton Roads Biomedical Research reported $5.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.0M.

Where does Hampton Roads Biomedical Research operate?

Hampton Roads Biomedical Research has awarded grants in Virginia.

What is Hampton Roads Biomedical Research's EIN?

Hampton Roads Biomedical Research's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2555984. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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