Network of Regional Advoacy
Network of Regional Advocacy (NORA) is a public charity based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It describes itself as a coalition of community-focused leaders and organizations that connects growing nonprofits with clients and resources. NORA makes grants to nonprofit organizations and community programs, with its website describing its role as an intermediary serving underserved and underrepresented communities in Hampton Roads.
Network of Regional Advoacy at a glance
In short: Network of Regional Advoacy gave $215K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $22K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $215,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- Average grant
- $21,500
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $11,952
- -51.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Network of Regional Advoacy
- Contact
Mailing address: 2509 George Mason Drive Ste 6143, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Phone: (757) 508-1885
Website: https://norava.net
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Network of Regional Advoacy funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Healing Fountain Holiness Church ($30K). Together the top 10 received $215K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 22 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
NORA’s website describes its work as serving the Southside of Hampton Roads and underserved and underrepresented neighborhoods and grassroots communities in Hampton Roads. All 2025 grant dollars listed in the filing went to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $170K (2023) to $215K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $215K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Healing Fountain Holiness Church Suffolk, VA | — | $30,000 |
| Hearts Full of Grace Virginia Beach, VA | — | $25,000 |
| House of Esther Norfolk, VA | — | $20,000 |
| Citadel Community Development Virginia Beach, VA | — | $20,000 |
| Community Development Corporation Virginia Beach, VA | — | $20,000 |
| Jeannas IFeed Virginia Beach, VA | — | $20,000 |
| Silver Care Senior Health Norfolk, VA | — | $20,000 |
| Envision Lead Grow Norfolk, VA | — | $20,000 |
| Kingdom Reign Church Virginia Beach, VA | — | $20,000 |
| Revival Center Virginia Beach, VA | — | $20,000 |
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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 | $11,952 | $273,689 | $286,474 | $215,000 | 10 | $10 |
| 2024 | $24,737 | — | $9,724 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $34,461 | $201,310 | $166,849 | $170,000 | 12 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
NORA’s 2025 filing states that it works with community partners to empower partner faith-based organizations and nonprofits to address food security, housing, health care, and financial concerns.
NORA’s website says its grants support work to enhance financial literacy and economic empowerment, combat food insecurity, expand access to affordable health care, and promote safe, stable, and affordable housing. The grants listed for 2025 went to organizations in Virginia, including faith-based and community organizations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, NORA reported 10 grants totaling $215,000. Grants ranged from $20,000 to $30,000, with a median of $20,000. Recipients included Healing Fountain Holiness Church ($30,000), Hearts Full of Grace ($25,000), and House of Esther, Citadel Community Development, Community Development Corporation, Jeannas IFeed, Silver Care Senior Health, Envision Lead Grow, Kingdom Reign Church, and Revival Center ($20,000 each).
NORA’s website says its grant program is intended to reach organizations that have historically faced barriers to grants from traditional sources, such as lack of knowledge or access. It also says Sentara Healthcare agreed to contribute $475,000 to NORA; this is funding received by NORA, not grants made by NORA.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael Clemons, Anna Peoples, Waddee Thoroughgood, David Leader, and Sebrina Brown as directors; Sabrina Wooten as chair; Karen Pruden as vice chair; and Bri Smith as former treasurer.
Network of Regional Advoacy is led by Sabrina Wooten, Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sabrina Wooten
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Anna Peoples
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
David Leader
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Michael Clemons
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Sebrina Brown
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Waddee Thoroughgood
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Mabinty Scott
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Bri Smith
Former Treasurer
Treasurer → Former Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Karen Pruden
Vice Chair
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Burnell T. Williams (2023–2024) — Former Chair
- Former: James A. Young (2023–2024) — Former Treasurer
- Former: Geoffrey Gunns (2023) — Director
- Former: Karen Hills-Pruden (2023) — Director
- Former: Keith Jones (2023) — Director
- Former: Leroy Hill (2023) — Director
- Former: Melvin Blackwell (2023) — Director
- Former: Veronica Coleman (2023) — Direcvtor
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Network of Regional Advoacy
How much does Network of Regional Advoacy give each year?
Network of Regional Advoacy gave $215K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Network of Regional Advoacy's typical grant size?
Network of Regional Advoacy's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $21,500, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Network of Regional Advoacy give grants?
Network of Regional Advoacy gives mostly in Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Virginia Beach, VA (6 grants) and Norfolk, VA (3 grants).
Who are Network of Regional Advoacy's largest grantees?
Network of Regional Advoacy's largest 2025 grantees include Healing Fountain Holiness Church ($30,000), Hearts Full of Grace ($25,000) and House of Esther ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Network of Regional Advoacy?
Network of Regional Advoacy reported $12K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $274K.
What does Network of Regional Advoacy fund?
NORA’s 2025 filing states that it works with community partners to empower partner faith-based organizations and nonprofits to address food security, housing, health care, and financial concerns. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Network of Regional Advoacy?
Network of Regional Advoacy has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check norava.net for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Network of Regional Advoacy's EIN?
Network of Regional Advoacy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4727709. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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