Shenandoah Valley Black Heritage Project
Our mission is to learn, share, and illuminate the rich african American history in the shenandoah valley while promoting equity across all aspects of life. Our multifaceted approach includes safeguarding historical sites, fostering community engagement, and ensuring equitable access to resources and opportunities. We prioritize recognizing and addressing the systemic inequities that have historically marginalized african americans and are committed to working towards a more just and inclusive society.
Shenandoah Valley Black Heritage Project at a glance
In short: Shenandoah Valley Black Heritage Project gave $33K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $33K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $32,500
- -43.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $32,500
- +69.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $32,500
- Total assets
- $148,491
- -3.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Shenandoah Valley Black Heritage Project funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Brooklyn Arts Exchange ($33K).
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 13 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Shenandoah Valley Black Heritage Project gives
- Giving fell 53% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2024) to $69K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Arts Exchange Brooklyn, NY | Program Sponsorship | $32,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $148,491 | $223,260 | $229,229 | $32,500 | 1 |
| 2023 | $154,460 | $155,518 | $145,754 | $57,500 | 3 |
| 2022 | $144,747 | $134,560 | $123,330 | $55,035 | 7 |
| 2021 | $129,245 | $122,493 | $118,012 | $69,000 | 2 |
| 2020 | $124,764 | $63,994 | $58,170 | — | — |
About Shenandoah Valley Black Heritage Project
Based on IRS filings
Shenandoah Valley Black Heritage Project is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Harrisonburg, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $148K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $33K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Shenandoah Valley Black Heritage Project is led by Monica Robinson, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Monica Robinson
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$12K (2021) → $49K (2024)
Kevin Borg
President
New on the 2024 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin Lyttle
Vice President
President → Vicepresident, 2022
Vicepresident → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barb Melby
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Taya Whitley (2023) — Historian
- Former: Elaine Blakey (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jackie Wells (2020–2022) — Recording Secretary
- Former: Sharon Barber (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Barbara Melby (2021–2022) — Corresponding Secretary
- Former: Meldorise Jordan (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Del Price (2022) — President
- Former: Betty Curry (2020) — Director
- Former: Billo Harper (2020) — Director
- Former: Clinton Davis (2020) — Director
- Former: Doris Allen (2020) — Director
- Former: Howard Curry (2020) — Director
- Former: Mollie Godfrey (2020) — Director
- Former: Richard Baugh (2020) — Director
- Former: Robert Harper (2020) — Vice President
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 $49K, to Monica Robinson (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Shenandoah Valley Black Heritage Project
How much does Shenandoah Valley Black Heritage Project give each year?
Shenandoah Valley Black Heritage Project gave $33K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $58K across 3 grants.
How large is Shenandoah Valley Black Heritage Project?
Shenandoah Valley Black Heritage Project reported $148K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $223K.
What is Shenandoah Valley Black Heritage Project?
Shenandoah Valley Black Heritage Project is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Harrisonburg, VA. It holds $148K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Shenandoah Valley Black Heritage Project operate?
Shenandoah Valley Black Heritage Project has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Virginia.
What is Shenandoah Valley Black Heritage Project's EIN?
Shenandoah Valley Black Heritage Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1709430. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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