Payne Family Charitable Foundation
The Payne Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It made 23 grants totaling $95,000 in filing year 2024, primarily to organizations in Virginia.
Payne Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Payne Family Charitable Foundation gave $95K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Virginia. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $95,000
- +115.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +15.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,130
- +87.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $1,873,534
- +16.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (3 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Payne Family Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 200 Bendix Road 300, Virginia Beach, VA 23452-1385
Phone: (757) 985-3301
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Payne Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Eastern Shore Rural Health System ($25K). Together the top 10 received $81K.
Grant Size Distribution
102 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 102 grants of 102 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia, 5% to Pennsylvania, 1% to Tennessee, and 1% to Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Payne Family Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 23 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 171% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 119% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2021) to $95K (2024). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $95K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Shore Rural Health System Onancock, VA | Enhancing the quality of life for the people on the eastern shore. | $25,000 |
| Eastern Shore Community Foundation Melfa, VA | To enrich the lives of the people of Virginia's eastern shore. | $15,000 |
| Norfolk Academy Norfolk, VA | Provide Education to Students. | $15,000 |
| Childrens Hospital of the King's Daughters Norfolk, VA | Provide Healthcare to Children. | $5,000 |
| Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia Norfalk, VA | To Help Feed Those in Need. | $5,000 |
| Hampden Sydney College Hampden, VA | Provide Education to Men at the College. | $5,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children Philadelphia, PA | Provide vital, pioneering treatment from birth to age 18. | $5,000 |
| Francis Asbury Methodist Church Virginia Beach, VA | To give back to the local community through various assistance programs. | $2,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation Virginia Beach, VA | General Support | $2,000 |
| Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Virginia Beach, VA | To Help with Medical Emergency Assistance. | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,873,534 | $147,863 | $119,667 | $95,000 | 23 | $100,433 | $113,117 | $84,684 |
| 2023 | $1,602,686 | $65,165 | $53,352 | $44,000 | 20 | $44,000 | $53,995 | $74,991 |
| 2022 | $1,449,358 | $487,288 | $60,840 | $54,000 | 21 | $54,275 | $33,111 | $53,154 |
| 2021 | $1,158,730 | $476,751 | $41,177 | $35,000 | 20 | $36,252 | $27,937 | $35,435 |
| 2020 | $660,854 | $8,017 | $52,957 | $40,500 | 18 | — | $7,518 | $30,298 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Payne Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $85K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including health care, education, food assistance, emergency services, conservation, and community support. For example, the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia describes its mission as “leading the effort to eliminate hunger in our community,” while the Virginia Eastern Shore Land Trust says it seeks to conserve rural lands and preserve the Eastern Shore’s farms, forests, wetlands, waters, and heritage.
Other grantees’ stated missions include the Navy SEAL Foundation’s support for Naval Special Warfare service members, veterans, and families; Meals on Wheels America’s work to help local programs improve seniors’ health and quality of life; and Special Olympics Virginia’s year-round sports training and athletic competition for people with intellectual disabilities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 23 grants totaling $95,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median grant of $1,500. Among the largest were Eastern Shore Rural Health System ($25,000), Eastern Shore Community Foundation ($15,000), and Norfolk Academy ($15,000). Other grants included Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters ($5,000), Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia ($5,000), Hampden-Sydney College ($5,000), and Shriners Hospital for Children ($5,000).
The 2024 filing also lists grants to Francis Asbury Methodist Church ($2,000), Navy SEAL Foundation ($2,000), Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad ($2,000), Meals on Wheels America ($1,500), and Special Olympics Virginia ($1,500). Additional $1,000 grants included The Nature Conservancy, Wachapreague Volunteer Fire Company, and Virginia Eastern Shore Land Trust.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John W. Payne III, Elizabeth Jean Payne, and Matthew W. Payne as directors.
Payne Family Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth Jean Payne
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John W. Payne III
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Matthew W. Payne
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Payne Family Charitable Foundation
How much does Payne Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
Payne Family Charitable Foundation gave $95K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $44K across 20 grants.
What is Payne Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Payne Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $4,130, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Payne Family Charitable Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Payne Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
Payne Family Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Norfolk, VA (3 grants), Virginia Beach, VA (3 grants), Onancock, VA (2 grants) and Norfalk, VA (2 grants).
Does Payne Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 26% of Payne Family Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Payne Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Payne Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Eastern Shore Rural Health System ($25,000), Eastern Shore Community Foundation ($15,000) and Norfolk Academy ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Payne Family Charitable Foundation?
Payne Family Charitable Foundation reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $100K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $85K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Payne Family Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including health care, education, food assistance, emergency services, conservation, and community support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Payne Family Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Payne Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Payne Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0924377. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Payne Family Charitable Foundation 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Payne Family Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/payne-family-charitable-foundation-morg_4176da7ca45049f88320ded896f6b876
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