Lucy and Ramon Breeden Foundation
The Lucy and Ramon Breeden Foundation is a private foundation based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. In its 2025 filing, it reported 12 grants totaling $273,740 to organizations in Virginia, Massachusetts, and Florida, supporting causes that include animal welfare, religious organizations, human services, arts, and therapeutic and adaptive activities.
Lucy and Ramon Breeden Foundation at a glance
In short: Lucy and Ramon Breeden Foundation gave $274K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in Virginia. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $273,740
- +297.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $22,812
- +198.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,250
- Total assets
- $676,225
- -9.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (2 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (54% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Lucy and Ramon Breeden Foundation
- How to Apply
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Submit an informal letter stating the purpose and need for the request to Ramon W Breeden Jr. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Ramon W Breeden Jr
Mailing address: 560 Lynnhaven Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Phone: (757) 486-1000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lucy and Ramon Breeden Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Virginia Harris Association ($100K). Together the top 10 received $173K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($100,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 53 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia (54%), Massachusetts (37%), and Florida (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Lucy and Ramon Breeden Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 12 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $53K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $53K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 75% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 62% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 791% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $69K (2024) to $274K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $274K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Harris Association Wellesley, MA | Religious Contribution | $100,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $100,000 |
| First Church of Christ Scientist Virginia Beach, VA | Cover Monthly Expenses at Boards Discretion. | $26,240 |
| Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League West Palm Beach, FL | To provide pets safe shelter and find them new loving families, offer the critical medical care and vaccinations they need, etc. | $25,000 |
| United Way Norfolk, VA | Help support health and human service programs in south hampton roads. | $10,000 |
| Equikids Therapeutic Riding Program Virginia Beach, VA | Support for Equine-Assisted Activities and Therapies. | $5,000 |
| Chrysler Museum of Art Norfolk, VA | To Bring Art and People Together. | $3,500 |
| Gloucester SPCA Gloucester, VA | To improve life for all animals by providing shelter, compassionate care, community support and education. | $1,000 |
| Lynnhaven River Now Virginia Beach, VA | Help restoring and protecting the river and its watershed. | $1,000 |
| Norfolk Academy Norfolk, VA | Norfolk Academy's Dedication | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $676,225 | $209,971 | $276,845 | $273,740 | 12 | $273,740 | $9,971 | $34,625 |
| 2024 | $743,099 | $209,596 | $71,820 | $68,860 | 9 | $68,860 | $9,596 | $31,993 |
| 2023 | $605,323 | $208,809 | $245,051 | $242,360 | 9 | $242,360 | $8,809 | $29,088 |
| 2022 | $641,565 | $207,892 | $171,714 | $169,120 | 11 | $169,120 | $7,892 | $29,910 |
| 2021 | $605,387 | $207,428 | $177,567 | $174,995 | 12 | $174,995 | $7,428 | $29,704 |
| 2020 | $575,526 | $206,102 | $181,165 | $176,260 | 11 | — | $6,102 | $28,597 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lucy and Ramon Breeden Foundation reported a distributable amount of $35K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. For example, the an individual recipient describes its mission as preventing cruelty to animals and protecting abandoned, abused, and unwanted animals. Equi-Kids Therapeutic Riding Program says it supports equine-assisted activities for people with disabling conditions. Special Olympics Virginia describes providing year-round sports training and competition for people with intellectual disabilities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $273,740. Grants ranged from $500 to $100,000, with a median of $4,250. The largest grants were $100,000 each to Virginia Harris Association and an individual recipient Other notable awards included $26,240 to First Church of Christ Scientist, $25,000 to Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League, and $10,000 to United Way.
The foundation’s 2025 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists an informal letter stating the purpose and need for the request as the application material, and states that there are no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Ramon W Breeden Jr is listed as president on the 2025 filing.
Lucy and Ramon Breeden Foundation is led by Ramon W. Breeden Jr., President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ramon W. Breeden Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Lucy and Ramon Breeden Foundation
How much does Lucy and Ramon Breeden Foundation give each year?
Lucy and Ramon Breeden Foundation gave $274K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $69K across 9 grants.
What is Lucy and Ramon Breeden Foundation's typical grant size?
Lucy and Ramon Breeden Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,250, and its average grant was $22,812, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lucy and Ramon Breeden Foundation that year got $53K on average.
Where does Lucy and Ramon Breeden Foundation give grants?
Lucy and Ramon Breeden Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (37%) and Florida (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Virginia Beach, VA (4 grants) and Norfolk, VA (3 grants).
Does Lucy and Ramon Breeden Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Lucy and Ramon Breeden Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Lucy and Ramon Breeden Foundation's largest grantees?
Lucy and Ramon Breeden Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Virginia Harris Association ($100,000), First Church of Christ Scientist ($26,240) and Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($100,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lucy and Ramon Breeden Foundation?
Lucy and Ramon Breeden Foundation reported $676K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $274K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $35K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lucy and Ramon Breeden Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. For example, the an individual recipient describes its mission as preventing cruelty to animals and protecting abandoned, abused, and unwanted animals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lucy and Ramon Breeden Foundation?
Submit an informal letter stating the purpose and need for the request to Ramon W Breeden Jr. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lucy and Ramon Breeden Foundation's EIN?
Lucy and Ramon Breeden Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1167246. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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