The Givens Foundation
The Givens Foundation is a private foundation, based in Chesapeake, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $87K. Net investment income was $259K.
The Givens Foundation at a glance
In short: The Givens Foundation gave $87K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $87,000
- -47.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,500
- -56.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $3,293,138
- +5.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Givens Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was College Foundation of UVA ($25K). Together the top 6 received $87K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 20 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Givens Foundation gives
- Giving grew 172% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 44% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2023) to $443K (2020). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $87K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| College Foundation of UVA Charlottesville, VA | To Support the College of Arts & Sciences | $25,000 |
| Old Dominion Athletic Foundation Norfolk, VA | To Support the Athletes | $25,000 |
| Chesapeake Regional Health Foundation Chesapeake, VA | To Support Oncology Capital Campaign | $25,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Washington, DC | To Support Education and Research | $5,000 |
| Priority Automotive Charities Chesapeake, VA | Charity Bowl Silver Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Virginia Athletics Foundation Charlottesville, VA | To Support the Athletes | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,293,138 | $276,464 | $108,227 | $87,000 | 6 | $87,000 | $259,163 | $199,336 |
| 2024 | $3,126,915 | $258,105 | $192,288 | $167,000 | 5 | $167,000 | $232,817 | $183,965 |
| 2023 | $3,061,098 | $129,534 | $25,240 | $7,000 | 2 | $7,080 | $111,374 | $164,816 |
| 2022 | $2,956,804 | $113,613 | $51,198 | $32,000 | 3 | $32,525 | $94,940 | $162,589 |
| 2021 | $2,894,389 | $147,268 | $137,642 | $117,000 | 4 | $118,040 | $127,666 | $170,926 |
| 2020 | $2,884,763 | $95,608 | $461,201 | $442,500 | 5 | — | $76,907 | $163,311 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Givens Foundation reported a distributable amount of $199K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Givens Foundation is led by Randi Dunlap, Director & President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Randi Dunlap
Director & President
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ed Reed
Director, Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Trevor Dunlap
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Edward J. Reed (2020) — Director & President
- Former: Janice G. Reed (2020) — Director, Treasurer & Secretary
- Former: Jeri G. Long (2020) — Director & Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Givens Foundation
How much does The Givens Foundation give each year?
The Givens Foundation gave $87K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $167K across 5 grants.
What is The Givens Foundation's typical grant size?
The Givens Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $14,500, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Givens Foundation give grants?
The Givens Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chesapeake, VA (2 grants) and Charlottesville, VA (2 grants).
Does The Givens Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Givens Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Givens Foundation's largest grantees?
The Givens Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include College Foundation of UVA ($25,000), Old Dominion Athletic Foundation ($25,000) and Chesapeake Regional Health Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Givens Foundation?
The Givens Foundation reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $87K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $199K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Givens Foundation's EIN?
The Givens Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-2016468. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Givens Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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