Priority Toyota Charities
Priority Toyota Charities is a private foundation, based in Norfolk, VA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 6 grants totaling $327K.
Priority Toyota Charities at a glance
In short: Priority Toyota Charities gave $327K across 6 grants in 2020 (avg $54K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $326,794
- Grants made (2020)
- 6
- Average grant
- $54,466
- Median grant
- $2,268
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Priority Toyota Charities funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Chesapeake Regional Health Foundation ($316K). Together the top 6 received $327K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 6 grants totaling $327K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake Regional Health Foundation Chesapeake, VA | To Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | $315,759 |
| Old Dominion Athletic Foundation Norfolk, VA | To Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| St Joseph Ame Zion Church Chesapeake, VA | To Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | $3,535 |
| Urban League of Hampton Roads Inc Norfolk, VA | To Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Roc Solid Foundation Chesapeake, VA | To Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Basilica of Saint Mary Norfolk, VA | To Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $326,819 | $326,794 | 6 | $15,594 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Priority Toyota Charities reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Priority Toyota Charities is led by Dennis Ellmer, Chairman on the 2020 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Dennis Ellmer
Chairman
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nick Mumejian
Vice Chairman
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacy Cummings
Vice Chairman
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Priority Toyota Charities
How much does Priority Toyota Charities give each year?
Priority Toyota Charities gave $327K across 6 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Priority Toyota Charities's typical grant size?
Priority Toyota Charities's median grant in 2020 was $2,268, and its average grant was $54,466, across 6 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Priority Toyota Charities give grants?
Priority Toyota Charities gives mostly in Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chesapeake, VA (3 grants) and Norfolk, VA (3 grants).
Who are Priority Toyota Charities's largest grantees?
Priority Toyota Charities's largest 2020 grantees include Chesapeake Regional Health Foundation ($315,759), Old Dominion Athletic Foundation ($5,000) and St Joseph Ame Zion Church ($3,535), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How much is Priority Toyota Charities required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Priority Toyota Charities reported a distributable amount of $16K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Priority Toyota Charities's EIN?
Priority Toyota Charities's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4745691. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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