John William Rollison Jr Education Fund
The John William Rollison Jr Education Fund is a private foundation based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Its 2025 filing describes scholarships for individuals from Southampton County, Virginia, or the City of Franklin, Virginia, who maintain a GPA of at least 2.5.
John William Rollison Jr Education Fund at a glance
In short: John William Rollison Jr Education Fund gave $49K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $49,375
- +16.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,938
- -6.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,200
- Total assets
- $948,106
- -0.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (63% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to John William Rollison Jr Education Fund
- How to Apply
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The filing says applicants must use the provided application and include SAT scores and GPA. Applicants must be from Southampton County, Virginia, or the City of Franklin, Virginia, and maintain a GPA of at least 2.5.
- Contact
Application contact: John William Rollison Jr Educat Fun
Mailing address: PO Box 3037, Norfolk, VA 23514
Phone: (757) 368-4466
Email: rhpowell@kaufcan.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John William Rollison Jr Education Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Virginia Commonwealth University ($8K). Together the top 9 received $45K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($4,200), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 48 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing’s 2025 grant-dollar distribution was 63% to Virginia, 29% to North Carolina, and 7% to Alabama. The filing also limits eligible individuals to those from Southampton County, Virginia, or the City of Franklin, Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How John William Rollison Jr Education Fund gives
- Giving grew 50% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2020) to $53K (2021). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $49K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA | Scholarship | $7,650 |
| William and Mary College Williamsburg, VA | Scholarship | $7,650 |
| East Carolina University Greenville, NC | Scholarship | $6,300 |
| College of the Albermarle Elizabeth City, NC | Scholarship | $4,325 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $4,200 |
| James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | Scholarship | $4,200 |
| Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | Scholarship | $3,950 |
| Meredith College Raleigh, NC | Scholarship | $3,700 |
| Regent University Virginia Beach, VA | Scholarship | $3,700 |
| Virginia Wesleyan University Virginia Beach, AL | Scholarship | $3,700 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $948,106 | $64,261 | $66,557 | $49,375 | 10 | $49,585 | $45,827 | $53,439 |
| 2024 | $950,402 | $191,418 | $58,102 | $42,400 | 8 | $42,600 | $64,560 | $51,076 |
| 2023 | $817,086 | $13,964 | $36,152 | $23,000 | 6 | $24,333 | $12,359 | $42,395 |
| 2022 | $839,274 | $28,371 | $46,319 | $32,875 | 10 | $34,029 | $16,080 | $43,790 |
| 2021 | $857,222 | $54,627 | $69,834 | $52,825 | 14 | $54,527 | $40,934 | $48,040 |
| 2020 | $872,429 | $99,448 | $33,798 | $18,500 | 12 | — | $87,814 | $40,919 |
| 2019 | $806,779 | $75,315 | $55,358 | $38,000 | 16 | — | $63,458 | $41,475 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John William Rollison Jr Education Fund reported a distributable amount of $53K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No funder mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants were reported as scholarships. Among the grantees, Virginia Commonwealth University describes its mission as supporting the educational, scientific, and charitable activities of its School of Engineering. Liberty University describes itself as a Christian academic community providing collegiate education and training champions for Christ; Regent University describes its mission as providing education through a Biblical perspective and global context; and Meredith College describes its mission as educating and inspiring students through the liberal arts and professional preparation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 10 grants totaling $49,375. Grants ranged from $3,700 to $7,650, with a median of $4,200. Recipients included Virginia Commonwealth University ($7,650), William and Mary College ($7,650), East Carolina University ($6,300), College of the Albemarle ($4,325), Christopher Newport University ($4,200), James Madison University ($4,200), Liberty University ($3,950), Meredith College ($3,700), Regent University ($3,700), and Virginia Wesleyan University ($3,700).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
AMG National Trust Bank is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
John William Rollison Jr Education Fund's only listed officer is AMG National Trust Bank, Trustee since 2021 (on filings since 2019) (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
AMG National Trust Bank
Trustee
Acting Trustee → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Wells Fargo Bank NA (2019–2020) — Former Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about John William Rollison Jr Education Fund
How much does John William Rollison Jr Education Fund give each year?
John William Rollison Jr Education Fund gave $49K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $42K across 8 grants.
What is John William Rollison Jr Education Fund's typical grant size?
John William Rollison Jr Education Fund's median grant in 2025 was $4,200, and its average grant was $4,938, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John William Rollison Jr Education Fund give grants?
John William Rollison Jr Education Fund gives mostly in Virginia: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (29%) and Alabama (7%).
Does John William Rollison Jr Education Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on John William Rollison Jr Education Fund's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (10 grants).
Who are John William Rollison Jr Education Fund's largest grantees?
John William Rollison Jr Education Fund's largest 2025 grantees include Virginia Commonwealth University ($7,650), William and Mary College ($7,650) and East Carolina University ($6,300), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($4,200), which are not listed by name. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John William Rollison Jr Education Fund?
John William Rollison Jr Education Fund reported $948K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $50K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $53K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does John William Rollison Jr Education Fund fund?
No funder mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants were reported as scholarships. Among the grantees, Virginia Commonwealth University describes its mission as supporting the educational, scientific, and charitable activities of its School of Engineering. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John William Rollison Jr Education Fund?
The filing says applicants must use the provided application and include SAT scores and GPA. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John William Rollison Jr Education Fund's EIN?
John William Rollison Jr Education Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6485419. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 3, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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