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Shenandoah Valley Black Heritage Project

Public charity · Grantmaker Harrisonburg, VA EIN: 81-1709430 Website

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.

Key facts about Shenandoah Valley Black Heritage Project

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.

EIN
81-1709430
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$32,500
Grants made (2024)
1
Average grant
$32,500
Median grant
$32,500
Total assets
$148,491
Primary geography
New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$148K

-3.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$33K

-43.5% YoY

Grant Count

1

-66.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$33K

+69.6% YoY

How Shenandoah Valley Black Heritage Project gives

  • Giving fell 53% from 2021 to 2024. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

7states

Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

Cities

New YorkBrooklynAstoriaCroton FallsDallasNewarkOaklandRockportStauntonWashington

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K$80K0 grants2020 2 grants2021 7 grants2022 3 grants2023 1 grant2024

From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2024) to $69K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $33K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2024

Brooklyn Arts Exchange: $33KBrooklyn Arts Exchange$33K

The largest 2024 recipient was Brooklyn Arts Exchange ($33K).

Grant Size Distribution

13 grants across all recorded years

12<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 13 (92%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Brooklyn Arts Exchange Brooklyn, NYProgram Sponsorship$32,500

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
$0$100K$200K$300K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$148,491$154,460$144,747
Revenue$223,260$155,518$134,560
Expenses$229,229$145,754$123,330

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 9, 2022)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 5, 2023)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 4, 2024)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
  5. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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

Monica Robinson — Executive Director: $49KMonica RobinsonExecutive Director$49K

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.

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