Peninsula Community Foundation of
The Peninsula Community Foundation (PCF) is a 501(c)(3) community foundation based in Hampton, Virginia. Founded in 2003, PCF serves as a philanthropic hub for the Virginia Peninsula, connecting community-minded donors with effective nonprofits and data-driven initiatives. The organization operates as a central intermediary between individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits working to improve quality of life in the region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$18.1M
+6.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.6M
+17.1% YoY
Grant Count
68
+15.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
+1.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To provide individuals and organizations with opportunities to invest in the Virginia Peninsula and improve the quality of life for its citizens.
PCF frames its work around three core pillars:
- Partnerships: Serving as a central hub to foster relationships and identify opportunities to solve complex challenges collaboratively
- Capacity Building: Empowering local organizations to expand their impact and undertaking projects they cannot accomplish alone
- Financial Possibilities: Offering flexible giving vehicles for donors to support causes they care about
Primary Focus Areas:
- Early Childhood
- Homelessness
- Neighborhoods
- Education
- Human Services
- Philanthropy and Grantmaking
Grantmaking
PCF operates multiple funding mechanisms and initiatives:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
PCF primarily serves six municipalities on the Virginia Peninsula:
- Hampton
- Newport News
- Poquoson
- York County
- James City County
- Williamsburg
The foundation also makes grants in Virginia, Georgia, and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023 (most recent filing):
- Total Assets: $18.1 million
- Total Revenue: $3.63 million
- Total Expenses: $2.83 million
- Total Liabilities: $29.8 thousand
- Total Giving: $2.25 million
Organization Structure:
- Staff: 7 employees
- Tax-exempt status: Since March 2002
- EIN: 54-2057957
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $18,100,792 | $16,946,280 | $15,686,909 |
| Revenue | $3,457,197 | $3,631,159 | $2,572,824 |
| Expenses | $3,124,652 | $2,832,937 | $2,744,440 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,154,545 | $1,337,460 | $-62,549 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
211 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Peninsula Community Foundation of
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Michael A. Monteith – Principal Officer
- Hal Brauer – Director of Corporate Communications
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL A MONTEITH | CEO/CFO | 40 | — |
| RETIRED GENERAL WALLACE ARNOLD | DIRECTOR | 0.38 | — |
| ATTORNEY LAWRENCE G CUMMING | BOARD TREASU | 0.38 | — |
| JACK L EZZELL JR | DIRECTOR | 0.38 | — |
| RICK GALLAER | DIRECTOR | 0.38 | — |
| GORDON L GENTRY JR | DIRECTOR EME | 0.38 | — |
| GREGORY F LAWSON CPA ABV | BOARD PRESID | 0.38 | — |
| SHEILA S NOLL | BOARD SECRET | 0.38 | — |
| ATTORNEY DONALD N PATTEN | DIRECTOR | 0.38 | — |
| RICHARD J PEARCE | DIRECTOR EME | 0.38 | — |
| NANCY PETTERS | DIRECTOR | 0.38 | — |
| ANNA VAN BUREN | DIRECTOR | 0.38 | — |
| JEFFREY D WASSMER | DIRECTOR | 0.38 | — |
| ALAN S WITT | DIRECTOR | 0.38 | — |
| CHRISTINE SNEAD | DIRECTOR | 0.38 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
PCF maintains active grantmaking and community engagement:
Operates a Nonprofit Database and Center for Community Research
Published "Serving An Older Peninsula Report"
Administers Peninsula Home Fund, which distributed $90,000 in grants
Peninsula Clean Energy Awards $550,000 in outreach grants for local nonprofitsHosts Give Local 757, an annual giving day for the Hampton Roads region
Maintains an estate planning guide to support legacy giving
The foundation holds a Four-Star rating based on its accountability and financial practices.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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