The Jane and Arthur Flippo Endowment Foundation
The foundation supports literary, scientific, and educational programs, with preference given to organizations principally serving hanover, caroline and king William counties.
The Jane and Arthur Flippo Endowment Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jane and Arthur Flippo Endowment Foundation gave $122K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $121,678
- +31.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $30,420
- -1.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $22,500
- Total assets
- $13,175,539
- -1.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Jane and Arthur Flippo Endowment Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Community Foundation Inc ($67K). Together the top 4 received $122K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 10 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Jane and Arthur Flippo Endowment Foundation gives
- Giving grew 172% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2020) to $122K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $122K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Community Foundation Inc Richmond, VA | Unrestricted Support | $66,678 |
| Preservation Virginia Richmond, VA | Support the Scotchtown Handicap Access and Education Center | $30,000 |
| Hanover Safe Place Ashland, VA | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Ashland Christian Emergency Services Ashland, VA | General Operating Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,175,539 | $398,946 | $219,540 | $121,678 | 4 | $38,483 |
| 2023 | $13,373,527 | $220,988 | $115,016 | $92,257 | 3 | $20,278 |
| 2022 | $13,479,020 | $933,645 | $127,517 | $44,865 | 1 | $4,000 |
| 2021 | $9,034,736 | $192,596 | $80,267 | $44,697 | 1 | $3,400 |
| 2020 | $8,954,043 | $90,948 | $62,479 | $43,816 | 1 | $4,000 |
About The Jane and Arthur Flippo Endowment Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Jane and Arthur Flippo Endowment Foundation is a public charity, based in Richmond, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $13.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $122K. Net investment income was $38K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Jane and Arthur Flippo Endowment Foundation is led by Sylvia S. Acors, Chair on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sylvia S. Acors
Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Farhad Aghdami
Appointed Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Grayson S. Johnson
Appointed Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
J. Franklin Jones Jr.
Legacy Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Norman L. Long
Legacy Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne G. Cross
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sherrie Armstrong
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Harold Starke (2020) — Appointed 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 Jane and Arthur Flippo Endowment Foundation
How much does The Jane and Arthur Flippo Endowment Foundation give each year?
The Jane and Arthur Flippo Endowment Foundation gave $122K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $92K across 3 grants.
What is The Jane and Arthur Flippo Endowment Foundation's typical grant size?
The Jane and Arthur Flippo Endowment Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $22,500, and its average grant was $30,420, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Jane and Arthur Flippo Endowment Foundation give grants?
The Jane and Arthur Flippo Endowment Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, VA (2 grants) and Ashland, VA (2 grants).
Does The Jane and Arthur Flippo Endowment Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of The Jane and Arthur Flippo Endowment Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Jane and Arthur Flippo Endowment Foundation?
The Jane and Arthur Flippo Endowment Foundation reported $13.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $399K.
What is The Jane and Arthur Flippo Endowment Foundation's EIN?
The Jane and Arthur Flippo Endowment Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2943706. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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