Hampton Roads Community Foundation
Hampton Roads Community Foundation is a public charity based in Norfolk, Virginia. It makes grants to nonprofit organizations and provides scholarships to students in southeastern Virginia, while also offering support services to nonprofits and donors.
Hampton Roads Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Hampton Roads Community Foundation gave $31.1M across 329 grants in 2024 (avg $94K), mostly in Virginia. 19% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $31,053,110
- +27.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 329
- +15.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $94,386
- +10.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $524,072,439
- +4.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (64 of 329, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Hampton Roads Community Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 101 West Main Street 4500, Norfolk, VA 23510
Phone: (757) 622-7951
Website: https://hamptonroadscf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
25 open opportunities from Hampton Roads Community Foundation
Abuse Survivors: Sue Cook Winfrey Fund Grant
Hampton Roads Community Foundation
Amount
US $5,000 - US $65,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Animal Welfare: Barbara Upton Wilson Fund Grant
Hampton Roads Community Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Community Grants
Hampton Roads Community Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Hampton Roads Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Virginia Law School Foundation ($2.0M). Together the top 10 received $10.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
2,460 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,922 grants of 2,460 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated grant purpose is to improve life in southeastern Virginia. In 2024, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia, 4% to Maryland, 4% to Texas, 2% to North Carolina, and 1% to Massachusetts. The Barbara Upton Wilson Fund eligibility description names South Hampton Roads communities including Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, and Virginia Beach, as well as other listed areas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 329 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Hampton Roads Community Foundation open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 64 of 329 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $29K; repeat grants $110K. How we count
Medians: $16K first-time, $31K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $17.7M (2019) to $31.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 329 grants totaling $31.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Virginia Law School Foundation Charlottesville, VA | Education | $2,021,700 |
| Norfolk Botanical Garden Inc Norfolk, VA | Environment | $1,190,365 |
| Old Dominion University Museum Foundation Norfolk, VA | Culture | $1,110,000 |
| Emergency Assistance Foundation Inc Dallas, TX | Disaster Relief | $1,100,000 |
| Access College Foundation Norfolk, VA | Education | $972,068 |
| YMCA of the Chesapeake Easton, MD | Human Services | $963,000 |
| Chrysler Museum of Art Norfolk, VA | Culture | $839,313 |
| Virginia Symphony Orchestra Norfolk, VA | Culture | $833,339 |
| Old Dominion University Educational Foundation Norfolk, VA | Education | $606,443 |
| Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters Inc Norfolk, VA | Facilities | $520,784 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation’s filing states that it applies an annual spending rate to its endowment balance to provide grants and scholarships.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $524,072,439 | $19,965,203 | $38,610,612 | $31,053,110 | 329 | $1,880,457 |
| 2023 | $499,976,716 | $22,135,120 | $30,843,147 | $24,424,687 | 286 | $2,198,213 |
| 2022 | $481,292,886 | $18,227,576 | $27,778,547 | $20,965,717 | 268 | $817,205 |
| 2021 | $530,909,320 | $50,177,292 | $24,042,724 | $18,226,380 | 436 | $863,673 |
| 2020 | $431,066,210 | $16,919,172 | $27,254,317 | $22,198,958 | 1,141 | $363,141 |
| 2019 | $376,569,597 | $16,288,957 | $22,722,702 | $17,733,652 | 908 | $882,495 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to make life better in Hampton Roads through leadership, philanthropy, and civic engagement. Its filing says it makes grants from unrestricted, field-of-interest, designated, and donor-advised funds to improve life in southeastern Virginia. It also provides scholarships through approximately 78 scholarship funds.
Its 2024 grants included support for education, culture, the environment, disaster relief, human services, and facilities. Examples of grantees’ work include the Norfolk Botanical Garden’s programs promoting plants and the environment; the Barry Art Museum’s collecting, exhibitions, interpretation, research, and educational programs; and the Access College Foundation’s postsecondary planning, application, financial-aid, and career services.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 329 grants totaling $31,053,110. Grants ranged from $5,001 to $2,021,700, with a median grant of $25,000. Notable awards included $2,021,700 to the University of Virginia Law School Foundation for education, $1,190,365 to Norfolk Botanical Garden for the environment, $1,110,000 to Old Dominion University Museum Foundation for culture, and $972,068 to Access College Foundation for education.
The foundation’s website describes a competitive Community Grants and Special Interest Grants program. A June 2020 cycle focused primarily on cultural vitality and educational success. The foundation also offers free monthly 90-minute sessions for area nonprofit staff on topics including applying for grants and collecting project data. The Community Leadership Partners program listed a deadline of April 13, 2026; that date has passed. The Barbara Upton Wilson Fund supports nonprofits providing animal care and treatment, and its listed eligibility includes 501(c)(3) organizations serving residents of South Hampton Roads. The Visionaries for Change program’s stated 2025 focus was Black-serving nonprofits and included priorities related to businesses, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, education, and employment.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Deborah M. DiCroce as president, secretary, and CEO; Dawn S. Glynn as treasurer; and Sharon S. Goodwyn as director and chair. Other listed directors are LD Britt MD, Frank Batten Jr., Suzanne Puryear, Howard P. Kern, Thomas R. Frantz, Miles Leon, and Joan P. Brock.
Hampton Roads Community Foundation is led by Deborah M. Dicroce, President, Secretary & CEO since 2020 (on filings since 2019); 9 of 23 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Deborah M. Dicroce
President, Secretary & CEO
President & CEO → President, Secretary & CEO, 2020
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$332K (2019) → $386K (2024)
Sharon S. Goodwyn
Director & Chair
Director & Vice Chair → Director & Chair, 2022
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerrauld C. Jones
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joan P. Brock
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ld Britt MD
Director
Director → Treasurer, 2020
Treasurer → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Miles Leon
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Puryear
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas R. Frantz
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia C. Romero MD
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank Batten Jr.
Director
Director → Director & Vice Chair, 2022
Director & Vice Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Howard P. Kern
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lemuel R. Lewis
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rony Thomas
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John O. Wynne Jr.
Director & Vice Chair
Director → Director & Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kay A. Stine
Vice President of Development
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$120K (2019) → $162K (2024)
Linda M. Rice
Vice President of Grant Ma
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$179K (2019) → $213K (2024)
Richard Matthews
CFO
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$155K (2019) → $202K (2024)
Robin Foreman-Wheeler
Vice President for Administrator
Vice President for Administration → Vice President for Administrator, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$138K (2021) → $162K (2024)
Vivian M. Oden
Vice President for Equity
Vice President for Equity & Inclusion → Vice President for Equity, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$129K (2021) → $147K (2024)
Leigh E. Davis
Vice President for Donor Engagement
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$147K (2024)
Lynn Watson Neumann
General Counsel
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$131K (2024)
Michelle Washington
Vice President for Communications
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$160K (2024)
Dawn S. Glynn
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: James A. Squires (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Gilbert T. Bland (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: John F. Malbon (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: John R. Lawson II (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: R. Bruce Bradley (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Susan R. Colpitts (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Vincent J. Mastracco Jr. (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Cherise N. Newsome (2021) — Vice President for Communications & Marketing
- Former: Donald Luzzatto (2019–2020) — Vice President of Civic En
- Former: G. Robert Aston Jr. (2019) — Director & Treasurer
- Former: Jane P. Batten (2019) — Director
- Former: Sally Hartman (2019) — Vice President of Communications
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $386K, to Deborah M Dicroce (President, Secretary & CEO). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Hampton Roads Community Foundation
How much does Hampton Roads Community Foundation give each year?
Hampton Roads Community Foundation gave $31.1M across 329 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $24.4M across 286 grants.
What is Hampton Roads Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Hampton Roads Community Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $94,386, across 329 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hampton Roads Community Foundation that year got $29K on average.
Where does Hampton Roads Community Foundation give grants?
Hampton Roads Community Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Norfolk, VA (101 grants), Virginia Beach, VA (61 grants), Chesapeake, VA (14 grants) and Richmond, VA (14 grants).
Does Hampton Roads Community Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 0% of Hampton Roads Community Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 329) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Education" (83 grants), "Human Services" (70 grants) and "Culture" (36 grants).
Who are Hampton Roads Community Foundation's largest grantees?
Hampton Roads Community Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Virginia Law School Foundation ($2,021,700), Norfolk Botanical Garden Inc ($1,190,365) and Old Dominion University Museum Foundation ($1,110,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hampton Roads Community Foundation?
Hampton Roads Community Foundation reported $524.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $20.0M.
What does Hampton Roads Community Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to make life better in Hampton Roads through leadership, philanthropy, and civic engagement. Its filing says it makes grants from unrestricted, field-of-interest, designated, and donor-advised funds to improve life in southeastern Virginia. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hampton Roads Community Foundation?
Hampton Roads Community Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check hamptonroadscf.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Hampton Roads Community Foundation's EIN?
Hampton Roads Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-2035996. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 22, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Hampton Roads Community Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hampton-roads-community-foundation-morg_9fbc3995e8b343e689e2bee0aec157ac
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