Peninsula Community Foundation of

HAMPTON, VA EIN: 54-2057957 Website

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

+15.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$24K

+1.6% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

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

Virginia $4.2M (80%)

Florida $597K (11%)

Alabama $110K (2%)

New York $100K (2%)

California $68K (1%)

District of Columbia $60K (1%)

Pennsylvania $50K (1%)

Illinois $25K (0%)

+5 more states

States

Alabama California District of Columbia Florida Georgia Illinois Minnesota New York Ohio Pennsylvania Rhode Island Tennessee Virginia

Cities

AshlandAtlantaBlacksburgBrewtonCharlottesvilleChicagoColumbusDavieFranklinGlen AllenGloucesterHampden SydneyHamptonHarrisonburgKing WilliamLa BreaLexingtonLos AngelesManakin SabotManquin

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

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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

Foundation

Impact 100 Greater Peninsula: Big Give Grant

PENINSULA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF

Amount

US $25,000 - US $50,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Emergency Assistance Foundation in ($400,000), Icm ($116,000), Literacy for Life ($52,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY GLEN ALLEN, VA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$6,000
APPRENTICE SCHOOL FOUNDATION NEWPORT NEWS, VA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$13,000
APPRENTICE SCHOOL STUDENT ASSOC NEWPORT NEWS, VA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$5,579
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF VA PENINSULA NEWPORT NEWS, VA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$27,939
CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HAMPTON, VA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$6,000
CHILD DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES NORGE, VA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$34,350
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF KINGS DAUGHT NORFOLK, VA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$30,000
CITY OF POQUOSON POQUOSON, VA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$25,000
COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG FOUNDATION WILLIAMSBURG, VA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$27,700
DENBIGH UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NEWPORT NEWS, VA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$8,750

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 nonprofits

Hosts 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

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Peninsula Community Foundation of fund?

**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 Possib…

How do I apply for a grant from Peninsula Community Foundation of?

PCF operates multiple funding mechanisms and initiatives: **Grant Characteristics:** • Typical award range: $5,500–$400,000 • Operates donor-advised funds through which donors can direct distribution of funds • Offers designated funds where donors specify beneficiary nonprofits at the time of establishment **Fund Types:** • Designated Funds • Donor-Advised Funds • Legacy Funds **Active Initiatives:** • Impact 100 Greater Peninsula: Big Give Grant • Give Local 757 (Hampton Roads annual giving da…

Where does Peninsula Community Foundation of make 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.

What size grants does Peninsula Community Foundation of award?

In 2024, Peninsula Community Foundation of awarded 68 grants totaling $1.6M — an average of about $24K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Peninsula Community Foundation of's EIN?

Peninsula Community Foundation of's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-2057957. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.