J Edwin Treakle Foundation Inc
The J Edwin Treakle Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Gloucester, Virginia, established in 1973. As a 501(c)(3) organization, it operates as a grantmaking foundation focused on supporting nonprofit organizations, particularly in the Middle Peninsula region of Virginia.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.4M
+3.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$300K
+33.3% YoY
Grant Count
35
-10.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
+48.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not maintain a publicly stated mission statement. However, based on its grantmaking patterns, the foundation supports organizations in the following areas:
- Social services
- Health and public safety
- Environment
- Education
- Community development, including housing, fire departments, and emergency services
- Children and youth, including at-risk youth
- Arts and culture
- Animal welfare
Grantmaking
The foundation provides various types of support including project support, general support, equipment funding, and building funds.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds projects within Virginia, with particular focus on the Middle Peninsula region. Documented funding areas include Bena, Chesapeake, Gloucester, Richmond, and surrounding communities in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending April 2025:
- Total Assets: $7,435,897
- Total Revenue: $240,090
- Total Expenses: $426,491
- Net Income: -$186,401
Prior Year (2024):
- Total Assets: $7.2 million
- Annual Grants Awarded: $225,000 (39 grants)
The foundation's expense ratio is approximately 53.6%, with the majority of expenses directed toward grantmaking activities.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,435,898 | $7,155,967 | $6,628,090 |
| Revenue | $240,090 | $656,958 | $317,290 |
| Expenses | $426,491 | $352,099 | $346,436 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $346,389 | $270,087 | $269,042 |
| Net Investment Income | $162,243 | $583,050 | $243,278 |
| Distributable Amount | $367,928 | $327,410 | $314,727 |
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
190 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- President: Robert A. May
- Vice President and Treasurer: Nancy Powell
- Secretary and Grant Administrator: Cynthia Horsley
The foundation operates with a small team and does not maintain a public website.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CYNTHIA HORSLEY | SECRETARY & GRANT ADMIN | 8 | $17,400 |
| NANCY POWELL | VICE PRESIDENT AND TREASUR | 8 | $17,400 |
| ROBERT A MAY | PRESIDENT AND FOUNDATION M | 1 | $17,400 |
| ELSA VERBYLA | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | $2,400 |
| STUART BUNTING | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | $2,400 |
| CAROLYN ROWE | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | $2,400 |
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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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