Langley for Families - the Foundation of LFCU
Langley for Families Foundation is a Newport News, Virginia–based 501(c)(3) public charity and the charitable arm of Langley Federal Credit Union. Launched in 2014, it supports organizations serving children and families in the Hampton Roads communities the credit union serves, with funding focused on education, healthcare, and housing and human services.
Langley for Families - the Foundation of LFCU at a glance
In short: Langley for Families - the Foundation of LFCU gave $973K across 80 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Virginia. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $973,413
- -7.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 80
- -2.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,168
- -4.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $88,597
- -12.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (11 of 80, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Langley for Families - the Foundation of LFCU
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests through its online grant application portal. It recommends contacting the Director of Foundation & Events before applying for a grant greater than $10,000.
- Review Cycle
- The 2026 application deadlines of March 13, June 12, and September 11 have passed. The remaining listed deadline is December 4, 2026, for Cycle 4. Applications received after September 11 are to be considered for Cycle 4.
- Deadline
- The 2026 application deadlines of March 13, June 12, and September 11 have passed.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 120128, Newport News, VA 23612
Phone: (757) 643-8741
Website: https://langleyforfamilies.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Langley for Families - the Foundation of LFCU
Who Langley for Families - the Foundation of LFCU funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United Way of the Virginia-Peninsula ($27K). Together the top 10 received $203K.
Grant Size Distribution
350 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 346 grants of 350 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says its focus is children and families in the Hampton Roads communities served by Langley Federal Credit Union. Its 2025 filing reports that approximately 98% of grant dollars went to Virginia recipients, 2% to Maryland recipients, and 1% to North Carolina recipients; the percentages total more than 100% as reported. The foundation’s grant guidance says applicants must serve Hampton Roads residents.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 80 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Langley for Families - the Foundation of LFCU open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 11 of 80 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+16%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $672K (2019) to $1.0M (2024). In 2025 it made 80 grants totaling $973K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of the Virginia-Peninsula Newport News, VA | Contributed funds to local 501(c)(3) organization to help meets its mission: united way of the Virginia peninsula fights for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in our community. | $26,716 |
| LGBT Life Center Norfolk, VA | Contributed funds to assist local 501(c)(3) to meet its mission: lgbt life center is a trusted leader that strengthens the lgbtq+ communities and all individuals living with hiv through improving health and wellness, supporting families and community, and providing transformative education and advocacy. | $25,148 |
| Freekind Hampton, VA | Contributed funds to assist local 501(c)(3) to meet its mission: join us in our work to educate others about human trafficking, prevent the next generation from being exploited and help restore a sense of hope and belonging to those on their journey to freedom. | $21,716 |
| Virginia Peninsula Foodbank Hampton, VA | Contributed funds to assist local 501(c)(3) to meet its mission: the mission of Virginia peninsula foodbank is to distribute food effectively through collaborative efforts that minimize hunger, promote nutrition and encourage self-reliance through education. | $20,148 |
| Commonwealth of Catholic Charities Richmond, VA | Contributed funds to assist local 501(c)(3) to meet its mission: since 1923, commonwealth catholic charities has provided life-changing human services to vulnerable individuals and families throughout the commonwealth of Virginia. Ccc offers quality and compassionate human services to all people, especially the most vulnerable, regardless of faith. | $20,000 |
| Grove Christian Outreach Center Williamsburg, VA | Contributed funds to assist local 501(c)(3) to meet its mission: recognizing the need of vulnerable families in the greater williamsburg area, grove christian outreach center became its own nonprofit charitable organization in 2004 with a focus on providing food, clothing and financial assistance to those in need. | $20,000 |
| Housing Development Corp of Hampton Roads Newport News, VA | Contributed funds to assist local 501(c)(3) meet its mission: a group of volunteers began the work of acquiring and rehabbing houses and apartment buildings. They continue to contribute their time, talents and professional expertise to benefit our clients. In addition, the commitment to creating permanent homes encompasses personal and professional connections, bringing more people to this worthwhile undertaking. Our team shares their experience about how hdcofhr improves the quality of life of our recipients. | $18,000 |
| Literacy for Life Williamsburg, VA | Contributed funds to assist local 501(c)(3) to meets its mission: literacy for life empowers adults by building foundational skills for success in life and work. | $17,716 |
| Ask Childhood Cancer Foundation Richmond, VA | Making life better for kids with cancer @ chkd | $16,716 |
| Versability Resources Hampton, VA | Contributed funds to assist 501(c)(3) meet its mission: versability resources is a leading provider of comprehensive services for people with disabilities of all ages. We are a nonprofit headquartered in hampton, Virginia, serving more than 1,500 people with disabilities annually in the hampton roads region, the 10 counties on the middle peninsula and beyond. | $16,716 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $88,597 | $1,274,354 | $1,286,492 | $973,413 | 80 | $25 |
| 2024 | $100,735 | $1,272,015 | $1,286,398 | $1,047,838 | 82 | $25 |
| 2023 | $115,118 | $1,178,312 | $1,153,499 | $906,555 | 64 | $25 |
| 2022 | $90,305 | $1,115,345 | $1,100,893 | $835,896 | 63 | $25 |
| 2021 | $90,853 | $1,008,596 | $1,014,391 | $832,238 | 61 | $28 |
| 2020 | $81,973 | $858,737 | $866,789 | $780,700 | 67 | $74 |
| 2019 | $95,025 | $742,828 | $747,027 | $671,663 | 64 | $123 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to make a difference in the lives of families in the communities it serves by donating to local organizations focused on family issues in Hampton Roads.
Its stated focus areas are access to education, healthcare, and housing and human services. The foundation says it contributes to local 501(c)(3) organizations providing services such as food security, emergency shelter and housing, youth development, support for survivors of violence and trafficking, disease treatment and prevention, disability services, mental health services, early and adult education, and financial literacy.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate this range. The Virginia Peninsula Foodbank describes its work as distributing food to minimize hunger and promote nutrition. Housing Development Corporation of Hampton Roads says it provides affordable housing opportunities for low-income and homeless individuals and families. Literacy for Life says it builds adults’ foundational skills for success in life and work. ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation describes its mission as making life better for children with cancer and their families in Virginia.
Grantmaking
The foundation’s 2025 filing reports 80 grants totaling $973,413. Grants ranged from $6,000 to $26,716, with a median of $10,000. Its largest listed awards included $26,716 to United Way of the Virginia-Peninsula; $25,148 to LGBT Life Center; $21,716 to FreeKind; $20,148 to Virginia Peninsula Foodbank; and $20,000 each to Commonwealth Catholic Charities and Grove Christian Outreach Center.
The foundation’s website separately reported that it distributed $1,276,290 to nonprofits across the communities it serves in 2025. That figure is distinct from the grant total reported in the 2025 filing.
Applications are submitted online. Applicants must be registered 501(c)(3) organizations, serve Hampton Roads residents, and upload their most recent Form 990 for an application to be complete. The foundation lists as ineligible requests from individuals, including scholarship assistance; advertising or marketing; organizations that do not serve Hampton Roads residents; organizations that discriminate on specified grounds; sports and athletic programs; and political, labor, fraternal, or civic organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists A. Jerome Fowlkes as chairman, Jose Iregui as vice-chairman, William E. Griffith Jr. as treasurer, and Fred Hagerman and Gaurav Bhatia as directors. The foundation’s website also lists Jerome Fowlkes, William E. “Gene” Griffith Jr., Fred Hagerman, and Gaurav Bhatia on its board.
Langley for Families - the Foundation of LFCU is led by A. Jerome Fowlkes, Chairman since 2025 (on filings since 2023); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
A. Jerome Fowlkes
Chairman
Director → Vice Chairman, 2024
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2023
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fred Hagerman
Director
Chairman → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gaurav Bhatia
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jose Iregui
Vice Chairman
Director → Secretary, 2024
Secretary → Vice Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William E. Griffith Jr.
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Thomas Ryan (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Jerome Fowlkes (2022) — Director
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 Langley for Families - the Foundation of LFCU
How much does Langley for Families - the Foundation of LFCU give each year?
Langley for Families - the Foundation of LFCU gave $973K across 80 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.0M across 82 grants.
What is Langley for Families - the Foundation of LFCU's typical grant size?
Langley for Families - the Foundation of LFCU's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,168, across 80 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Langley for Families - the Foundation of LFCU that year got $10K on average.
Where does Langley for Families - the Foundation of LFCU give grants?
Langley for Families - the Foundation of LFCU gives mostly in Virginia: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Newport News, VA (17 grants), Norfolk, VA (15 grants), Hampton, VA (11 grants) and Virginia Beach, VA (11 grants).
Does Langley for Families - the Foundation of LFCU give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 80 grants with a stated purpose on Langley for Families - the Foundation of LFCU's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Langley for Families - the Foundation of LFCU's largest grantees?
Langley for Families - the Foundation of LFCU's largest 2025 grantees include United Way of the Virginia-Peninsula ($26,716), LGBT Life Center ($25,148) and Freekind ($21,716), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 8% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Langley for Families - the Foundation of LFCU?
Langley for Families - the Foundation of LFCU reported $89K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What does Langley for Families - the Foundation of LFCU fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to make a difference in the lives of families in the communities it serves by donating to local organizations focused on family issues in Hampton Roads. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Langley for Families - the Foundation of LFCU?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests through its online grant application portal. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Langley for Families - the Foundation of LFCU's EIN?
Langley for Families - the Foundation of LFCU's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5681481. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Langley for Families - the Foundation of LFCU accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 23, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
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