Norfolk State University Foundation Inc and Subsidiary
To provide financial support to norfolk state university.
Norfolk State University Foundation Inc and Subsidiary at a glance
In short: Norfolk State University Foundation Inc and Subsidiary gave $3.4M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $3.4M), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,408,593
- +13.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,408,593
- +13.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,408,593
- Total assets
- $121,069,562
- +10.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Norfolk State University Foundation Inc and Subsidiary funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Norfolk State University ($3.4M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Norfolk State University Foundation Inc and Subsidiary gives
- Giving grew 102% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.5M (2022) to $3.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $3.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Norfolk State University Norfolk, VA | Scholarships and University Support | $3,408,593 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $121,069,562 | $13,370,289 | $7,063,095 | $3,408,593 | 1 | $4,150,109 |
| 2023 | $109,807,709 | $7,829,626 | $6,593,800 | $2,996,381 | 1 | $254,949 |
| 2022 | $98,346,627 | $8,996,683 | $4,031,735 | $1,498,189 | 1 | $-1,881,439 |
| 2021 | $104,193,941 | $9,651,381 | $3,680,399 | $1,690,193 | 1 | $54,631 |
| 2020 | $87,786,511 | $46,443,476 | $3,017,960 | $1,636,669 | 1 | $29,794 |
About Norfolk State University Foundation Inc and Subsidiary
Based on IRS filings
Norfolk State University Foundation Inc and Subsidiary is a public charity focused on Education, based in Norfolk, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $121.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $3.4M. Net investment income was $4.2M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Norfolk State University Foundation Inc and Subsidiary is led by Crystal D. Jenkins, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 26 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Crystal D. Jenkins
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
48 hrs/week
$89K (2020) → $153K (2024)
Lorie McCowan
President
Director → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Earl Lee
Development Committee Chair
Director → Development Committee Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nate Johnson
Audit Committee Chair
Director → Audit Committee Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sydana Rogers Hollins
Strategic Planning Committee Chair
Director → Strategic Planning Committee Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Crystal Lassiter
Committee on Directors Chair
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregory Franklin
Bylaws, Articles & Insurance Committee Chair
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Antonio Harrison
Director - Non-Voting
Director → Director - Non-Voting, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clifford Porter Jr.
Director - Non-Voting
Director → Director - Non-Voting, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah C. Fontaine
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dianne Boardley Suber
Director
Strategic Planning Committee Chair → Strategic Planning Committee, 2022
Strategic Planning Committee → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Javaune Adams-Gaston
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tamara A. Jones
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elias Oxendine
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jordan D. Moody
Director - Non-Voting
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert K. Perkins
Director - Non-Voting
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terris Todd
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Hunter
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harry L. Watkins II
Director - Non-Voting
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jack Howard
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kandi Hall
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Brown
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Price
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Walters
Vice President & Human Resources Committee
Director → Human Resources Committee, 2022
Human Resources Committee → Vice President & Human Resources Committee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David R. Kenerson Jr.
Treasurer, Finance & Investment
Treasurer → Treasurer, Finance & Investment Committee Chair, 2023
Treasurer, Finance & Investment Committee Chair → Treasurer, Finance & Investment, 2024
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Clark
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (27)
- Former: Allen R. Jones Jr. (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Brenda Andrews (2020–2023) — Development Committee Chai
- Former: Carla Bailey (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Charles T. Saunders (2020–2023) — Audit Committee Chair
- Former: Charlette Fairchild (2020–2023) — Committee on Directors Co-
- Former: Keith I. Jones (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Leonard W. Jones (2020–2023) — Bylaws, Articles & Insuran
- Former: Patricia L. Stith (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Travis L. Ames Sr. (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Tristan R. Breaux (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Yvonne T. Allmond (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Devon Henry (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Harold L. Watkins II (2021–2023) — Director - Non-Voting
- Former: James A. Peterson (2020–2022) — Property Committee Chair
- Former: Lawrence K. Land (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Tony Atwater (2021–2022) — Director - Non-Voting
- Former: Indya Richards (2022) — Director - Non-Voting
- Former: Herman C. Smith III (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jimmie D. Wilson (2020–2021) — Human Resources Committee
- Former: Sean E. Neary (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jaylin Drewry (2021) — Director - Non-Voting
- Former: Ashley N. Haines (2020) — Director
- Former: James W. Whitehead (2020) — Director
- Former: Joan G. Wilmer (2020) — Director
- Former: Lajuana Collins-Morgan (2020) — Director
- Former: Linei S. Woodson (2020) — Director
- Former: Willie L. Brown (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $153K, to Crystal D Jenkins (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Norfolk State University Foundation Inc and Subsidiary
How much does Norfolk State University Foundation Inc and Subsidiary give each year?
Norfolk State University Foundation Inc and Subsidiary gave $3.4M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $3.0M across 1 grant.
How large is Norfolk State University Foundation Inc and Subsidiary?
Norfolk State University Foundation Inc and Subsidiary reported $121.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $13.4M.
What is Norfolk State University Foundation Inc and Subsidiary?
Norfolk State University Foundation Inc and Subsidiary is a public charity focused on Education, based in Norfolk, VA. It holds $121.1M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Norfolk State University Foundation Inc and Subsidiary operate?
Norfolk State University Foundation Inc and Subsidiary has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is Norfolk State University Foundation Inc and Subsidiary's EIN?
Norfolk State University Foundation Inc and Subsidiary's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7235954. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 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 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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