KVA Foundation
KVA Foundation is a private foundation based in Lynchburg, Virginia. Its 2026 filing lists grants for environmental, educational, religious, preservation, charitable, and medical purposes, among others.
KVA Foundation at a glance
In short: KVA Foundation gave $59K across 39 grants in 2026 (avg $2K), mostly in Virginia. 28% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $59,400
- -7.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 39
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,523
- -7.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $355,462
- -16.4% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (11 of 39, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (92% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to KVA Foundation
- Contact
Application contact: Kent Van Allen Jr
Mailing address: 1202 Pebbleton Lane, Lynchburg, VA 24503
Phone: (434) 384-7351
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who KVA Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Lynchburg Grows ($11K). Together the top 10 received $47K.
Grant Size Distribution
217 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 216 grants of 217 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia, 5% to Michigan, 2% to North Carolina, 1% to the District of Columbia, and less than 1% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is KVA Foundation open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 11 of 39 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $500 repeat.
- 64% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+20%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 257% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2023) to $93K (2022). In 2026 it made 39 grants totaling $59K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lynchburg Grows Lynchburg, VA | Environmental | $11,000 |
| Hollins University Roanoke, VA | Educational | $10,000 |
| St John's Episcopal Church Lynchburg, VA | Religious | $8,200 |
| James River Day School Lynchburg, VA | Educational | $6,000 |
| Poplar Forest Forest, VA | Preservation | $5,000 |
| Radio Iq and WVTF Roanoke, VA | Educational | $2,000 |
| United Way of Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Miriam's House Lynchburg, VA | Charitable | $1,100 |
| Elizabeth's Early Learning Center Lynchburg, VA | Educational | $1,000 |
| Lnterfaith Outreach Assoc Lynchburg, VA | Charitable | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $355,462 | $13,541 | $66,008 | $59,400 | 39 | $61,130 | $8,663 | $23,783 |
| 2025 | $425,294 | $95,587 | $71,217 | $63,992 | 39 | $65,637 | $90,007 | $25,770 |
| 2024 | $430,798 | $18,604 | $76,912 | $69,706 | 46 | $70,891 | $12,583 | $28,946 |
| 2023 | $498,406 | $55,024 | $64,603 | $49,676 | 47 | $50,751 | $48,414 | $31,212 |
| 2022 | $516,736 | $313,227 | $101,696 | $92,683 | 46 | $93,658 | $305,189 | $35,288 |
| 2021 | $382,289 | $318,572 | $68,970 | $62,931 | 50 | — | $91,958 | $24,370 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, KVA Foundation reported a distributable amount of $24K for 2026 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2026 grants include support for organizations in education, environmental work, religious activities, preservation, charitable services, and medical care. The grantees describe their own work in varied ways: Lynchburg Grows says it works with the community to provide access to healthy food and purposeful jobs for people with disabilities; Hollins University describes itself as an independent liberal arts university; and Miriam’s House says it works to end homelessness by rebuilding lives and empowering vulnerable community members.
Other 2026 grantees describe work in areas including children’s care and development (Elizabeth’s Early Learning Center), community education and support for opera (Opera on the James), and the operations and development of St. John’s Episcopal Church.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation made 39 grants totaling $59,400. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $11,000, with a median of $500. Recent filing-year totals were $69,706 across 46 grants in 2024 and $63,992 across 39 grants in 2025.
The largest 2026 grants included $11,000 to Lynchburg Grows, $10,000 to Hollins University, $8,200 to St. John’s Episcopal Church, $6,000 to James River Day School, and $5,000 to Poplar Forest. Other listed grants included $2,000 each to Radio IQ and WVTF and United Way of Lynchburg, and $1,100 to Miriam’s House.
The foundation’s 2025 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Kent Van Allen Jr. as the contact, no stipulated form or materials, no deadline, and no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Kent Van Allen Jr. and Katherine F. Van Allen as trustees.
KVA Foundation's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Katherine F. Van Allen
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kent Van Allen Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 KVA Foundation
How much does KVA Foundation give each year?
KVA Foundation gave $59K across 39 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $64K across 39 grants.
What is KVA Foundation's typical grant size?
KVA Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $500, and its average grant was $1,523, across 39 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from KVA Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does KVA Foundation give grants?
KVA Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lynchburg, VA (19 grants), Richmond, VA (3 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Roanoke, VA (2 grants).
Does KVA Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 39 grants with a stated purpose on KVA Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (15 grants), "Educational" (7 grants) and "Environmental" (6 grants).
Who are KVA Foundation's largest grantees?
KVA Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Lynchburg Grows ($11,000), Hollins University ($10,000) and St John's Episcopal Church ($8,200), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is KVA Foundation?
KVA Foundation reported $355K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $61K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $24K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does KVA Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2026 grants include support for organizations in education, environmental work, religious activities, preservation, charitable services, and medical care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from KVA Foundation?
KVA Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is KVA Foundation's EIN?
KVA Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1838819. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). KVA Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/kva-foundation-morg_c610dac9e8e348cb92629476385df0a9
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