The Greater Richmond Chamber Foundation
To enhance greater richmond chamber's ability to improve the business environment and quality of life by supporting economic development, regional cooperation, education and leadership development.
The Greater Richmond Chamber Foundation at a glance
In short: The Greater Richmond Chamber Foundation gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $10,000
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $541,056
- -24.0% 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 Greater Richmond Chamber Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Richmond Police Department ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond Police Department Richmond, VA | Police Employee Recruitment | $10,000 |
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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 | $541,056 | $198,884 | $379,741 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,544 |
| 2024 | $711,901 | $335,163 | $240,488 | — | — | $18,663 |
| 2023 | $667,456 | $346,156 | $291,568 | — | — | $12,156 |
| 2022 | $562,637 | $549,537 | $499,521 | — | — | $61 |
| 2021 | $1,183,590 | $2,999,678 | $2,911,798 | — | — | $84 |
| 2020 | $1,154,916 | $915,967 | $1,216,110 | — | — | $559 |
About The Greater Richmond Chamber Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Greater Richmond Chamber Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Richmond, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $541K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $11K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Greater Richmond Chamber Foundation is led by Brian Anderson, Chamber CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 15 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brian Anderson
Chamber CEO
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$370K (2024) → $0 (2025)
Rob Anderson
Executive Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$149K (2024) → $0 (2025)
Kym Grinnage
Chair
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mitch Haddon
Chamber Chair
Chamber Vice Chair → Chamber Chair Elect, 2024
Chamber Chair Elect → Chamber Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ed Baine
Director
Chamber Chair Elect → Chamber Chair, 2023
Chamber Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hunter Applewhite
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Busser
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Fessler
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leigh Sewell
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Hourigan
Director
Chamber Chair → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Polly White
Director
Chamber Chair Elect → Chamber Chair, 2022
Chamber Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sam Young
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christy McCurdy
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$105K (2024) → $0 (2025)
Jennifer Hunter
Chamber Chair Elect
Chamber Vice Chair → Chamber Chair Elect, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ken Ampy
Chamber Vice Chair
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Doug Roth (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Maria Tedesco (2022–2024) — Chamber Chair
- Former: Charlie Agee (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Heidi Crapol (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Ned Massee (2020–2021) — Chair
- Former: Richard Schultz (2020–2021) — President Smart Beginnings
- Former: Victor Branch (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jim Lull (2020) — Director
- Former: Kim Scheeler (2020) — Former Chamber CEO
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $370K, to Brian Anderson (Chamber CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Greater Richmond Chamber Foundation
How much does The Greater Richmond Chamber Foundation give each year?
The Greater Richmond Chamber Foundation gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Greater Richmond Chamber Foundation?
The Greater Richmond Chamber Foundation reported $541K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $199K.
What is The Greater Richmond Chamber Foundation?
The Greater Richmond Chamber Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Richmond, VA. It holds $541K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Greater Richmond Chamber Foundation operate?
The Greater Richmond Chamber Foundation has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is The Greater Richmond Chamber Foundation's EIN?
The Greater Richmond Chamber Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0252958. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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