MRW Foundation Inc
MRW Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Chesapeake, Virginia. In its 2025 filing, it reported 14 grants totaling $369,342, including support for charitable organizations addressing poverty, medical research, children’s needs, and other purposes.
MRW Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: MRW Foundation Inc gave $369K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $26K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $369,342
- +13.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +40.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $26,382
- -18.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,606
- Total assets
- $411,607
- +11.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (64% 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 MRW Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states in its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2100 Scenic Parkway Suite 100, Chesapeake, VA 23323
Phone: (757) 436-2200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who MRW Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was World Vision ($237K). Together the top 10 received $366K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 32 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 64% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington and 28% to recipients in Virginia. Smaller shares went to recipients in Tennessee (3%), Georgia (2%), and Rhode Island (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How MRW Foundation Inc gives
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 146% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $134K (2023) to $369K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $369K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Vision Tacoma, WA | Aid to the Poor | $237,000 |
| Crisis Pregnancy Ctr of Tidewater Norfolk, VA | Aid to the Poor | $74,000 |
| The Union Mission Ministries Norfolk, VA | Aid to the Poor | $12,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Medical Research | $12,000 |
| American Cancer Society Atlanta, GA | Medical Research | $8,708 |
| Sentara Foundation Virginia Beach, VA | Children | $6,895 |
| Recovery for Life Virginia Beach, VA | Aid to the Addicted | $6,512 |
| Smithfield Historical Rest Society Smithfield, RI | OTHER | $4,700 |
| Compassion International Colorado Springs, CO | Aid to the Poor | $2,916 |
| Girls on the Run - Hampton Roads Virginia Beach, VA | Children | $1,500 |
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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 | $411,607 | $462,689 | $396,909 | $369,342 | 14 | $369,342 | $691 | $26,662 |
| 2024 | $369,008 | $290,011 | $342,892 | $324,576 | 10 | $324,576 | $1,128 | $19,376 |
| 2023 | $402,270 | $207,402 | $164,221 | $133,639 | 3 | $133,639 | $1,728 | $18,102 |
| 2022 | $355,527 | $277,150 | $168,222 | $150,439 | 3 | $150,439 | $1,427 | $13,288 |
| 2021 | $252,323 | $610,504 | $371,644 | $359,288 | 2 | $359,288 | $940 | $13,096 |
| 2020 | $8,118 | $200,500 | $278,036 | $275,000 | 3 | — | — | $1,542 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, MRW Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $27K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included purposes such as aid to the poor, medical research, children, aid to people with addiction, religious activities, and other support. Among its grantees, World Vision describes its work as humanitarian aid and long-term community development addressing poverty and injustice; St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital describes its mission as advancing cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases; and the American Cancer Society describes its work as improving the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $369,342 across 14 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $237,000, with a median of $5,606. Its largest grants included $237,000 to World Vision, $74,000 to Crisis Pregnancy Center of Tidewater, $12,000 to The Union Mission Ministries, and $12,000 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gerald P. Rogers as president.
MRW Foundation Inc is led by Gerald P. Rogers, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gerald P. Rogers
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 MRW Foundation Inc
How much does MRW Foundation Inc give each year?
MRW Foundation Inc gave $369K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $325K across 10 grants.
What is MRW Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
MRW Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,606, and its average grant was $26,382, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does MRW Foundation Inc give grants?
MRW Foundation Inc gives mostly in Washington: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (28%). The most frequent recipient cities were Norfolk, VA (4 grants) and Virginia Beach, VA (4 grants).
Does MRW Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on MRW Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Aid to the Poor" (5 grants) and "Children" (4 grants).
Who are MRW Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
MRW Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include World Vision ($237,000), Crisis Pregnancy Ctr of Tidewater ($74,000) and The Union Mission Ministries ($12,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is MRW Foundation Inc?
MRW Foundation Inc reported $412K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $369K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $27K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does MRW Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included purposes such as aid to the poor, medical research, children, aid to people with addiction, religious activities, and other support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from MRW Foundation Inc?
The foundation states in its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is MRW Foundation Inc's EIN?
MRW Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1188311. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does MRW Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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-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 May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). MRW Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mrw-foundation-inc-morg_34877cf231b14442bace0116431aa6bf
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