The Alumni Board of Trustees of the University of Va Endowment Fund
The organization's purpose is to provide financial support to and for the benefit of the university of Virginia and its educational programs.
The Alumni Board of Trustees of the University of Va Endowment Fund at a glance
In short: The Alumni Board of Trustees of the University of Va Endowment Fund gave $4.9M across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $1.6M), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,878,758
- -3.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,626,253
- -3.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $58,000
- Total assets
- $106,492,647
- +6.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Alumni Board of Trustees of the University of Va Endowment Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Virginia ($4.8M). Together the top 3 received $4.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 15 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Alumni Board of Trustees of the University of Va Endowment Fund gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3.9M (2021) to $5.0M (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $4.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA | Financial support of the university of Virginia and its educational programs | $4,800,758 |
| Alumni Association of the University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA | Financial support of the university of Virginia's alumni association | $58,000 |
| Jefferson Scholars Foundation Charlottesville, VA | Financial support of the university of Virginia's jefferson scholars program | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $106,492,647 | $5,339,029 | $5,162,559 | $4,878,758 | 3 | $5,339,029 |
| 2024 | $99,918,110 | $5,212,705 | $5,369,244 | $5,048,766 | 3 | $5,212,705 |
| 2023 | $98,229,427 | $4,834,464 | $5,216,514 | $4,881,922 | 3 | $4,834,464 |
| 2022 | $101,064,813 | $4,305,517 | $4,827,695 | $4,489,258 | 3 | $4,305,517 |
| 2021 | $110,335,985 | $3,974,510 | $4,170,241 | $3,916,200 | 3 | $3,974,510 |
About The Alumni Board of Trustees of the University of Va Endowment Fund
Based on IRS filings
The Alumni Board of Trustees of the University of Va Endowment Fund is a public charity focused on Education, based in Charlottesville, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $106.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $4.9M. Net investment income was $5.3M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Alumni Board of Trustees of the University of Va Endowment Fund is led by James E. Ryan, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James E. Ryan
President
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Blaine T. Phillips
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dorothy Batten
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward C. Mitchell Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
J. Davis Hamlin
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey C. Walker
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan G. Harris
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 The Alumni Board of Trustees of the University of Va Endowment Fund
How much does The Alumni Board of Trustees of the University of Va Endowment Fund give each year?
The Alumni Board of Trustees of the University of Va Endowment Fund gave $4.9M across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $5.0M across 3 grants.
What is The Alumni Board of Trustees of the University of Va Endowment Fund's typical grant size?
The Alumni Board of Trustees of the University of Va Endowment Fund's median grant in 2025 was $58,000, and its average grant was $1,626,253, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Alumni Board of Trustees of the University of Va Endowment Fund give grants?
The Alumni Board of Trustees of the University of Va Endowment Fund gives mostly in Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Charlottesville, VA (3 grants).
Does The Alumni Board of Trustees of the University of Va Endowment Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Alumni Board of Trustees of the University of Va Endowment Fund's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Alumni Board of Trustees of the University of Va Endowment Fund?
The Alumni Board of Trustees of the University of Va Endowment Fund reported $106.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.3M.
What is The Alumni Board of Trustees of the University of Va Endowment Fund?
The Alumni Board of Trustees of the University of Va Endowment Fund is a public charity focused on Education, based in Charlottesville, VA. It holds $106.5M in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Alumni Board of Trustees of the University of Va Endowment Fund's EIN?
The Alumni Board of Trustees of the University of Va Endowment Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6037928. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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