The Florence L Page Fund
The Florence L Page Fund is a private foundation, based in Richmond, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $262K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $16K.
The Florence L Page Fund at a glance
In short: The Florence L Page Fund gave $20K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $19,740
- +9.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,468
- +23.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $262,188
- +1.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Florence L Page Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Florence L Page Mem Library ($6K). Together the top 8 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Florence L Page Fund gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 117% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2023) to $20K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florence L Page Mem Library Montpelier, VA | Unrestricted | $5,740 |
| Church of Our Savior Montpelier, VA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Montpelier Center Montpelier, VA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Fork Church Doswell, VA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Beaverdam Vol FD Beaverdam, VA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| St James Baptist Church Beaverdam, VA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Montpelier VFD Beaverdam, VA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Hanover Community Center Montpelier, VA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $262,188 | $26,833 | $23,556 | $19,740 | 8 | $19,740 | $16,177 | $16,926 |
| 2023 | $258,911 | $27,883 | $27,052 | $18,000 | 9 | $24,419 | $3,180 | $15,307 |
| 2022 | $258,080 | $7,922 | $20,825 | $18,677 | 8 | $20,475 | — | $12,688 |
| 2021 | $376,956 | $37,474 | $27,867 | $19,000 | 7 | — | $36,410 | $18,838 |
| 2020 | $367,349 | $16,746 | $26,893 | $19,000 | 7 | — | $16,746 | $18,107 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Florence L Page Fund reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Florence L Page Fund is led by Samuel M Bemiss, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Samuel M Bemiss
President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Rosewell Page III
Treasurer
Secretarytreasurer → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Courtney P Ferrell
Secretary
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Fitzgerald Bemiss (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Madge W Bemiss (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: William M Hill (2020–2022) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Florence L Page Fund
How much does The Florence L Page Fund give each year?
The Florence L Page Fund gave $20K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $18K across 9 grants.
What is The Florence L Page Fund's typical grant size?
The Florence L Page Fund's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,468, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Florence L Page Fund give grants?
The Florence L Page Fund gives mostly in Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Montpelier, VA (4 grants) and Beaverdam, VA (3 grants).
Does The Florence L Page Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Florence L Page Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Florence L Page Fund's largest grantees?
The Florence L Page Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Florence L Page Mem Library ($5,740), Church of Our Savior ($2,000) and Montpelier Center ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Florence L Page Fund?
The Florence L Page Fund reported $262K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $20K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Florence L Page Fund's EIN?
The Florence L Page Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6053584. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 years 2020–2024
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