The Landmark Foundation
The Landmark Foundation is a private foundation based in Norfolk, Virginia. In 2024, it reported 39 grants totaling $8,169,500; all reported grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia.
The Landmark Foundation at a glance
In short: The Landmark Foundation gave $8.2M across 39 grants in 2024 (avg $209K), mostly in Virginia. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,169,500
- -9.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 39
- -9.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $209,474
- +0.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $98,014,987
- +5.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (8 of 39, 2024)
- 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 October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Landmark Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 150 Granby Street 19Th Floor, Norfolk, VA 23510
Phone: (757) 351-8011
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Landmark Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Access College Foundation ($1.8M). Together the top 10 received $6.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
181 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 181 (31%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported grant dollars in 2024 went to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Landmark Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 39 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $353K; repeat grants $172K. How we count
Medians: $350K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 77% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 68% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 172% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4.8M (2020) to $9.0M (2023). In 2024 it made 39 grants totaling $8.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Access College Foundation Norfolk, VA | Educational Programs | $1,750,000 |
| Norfolk State University Norfolk, VA | Educational Grants | $1,000,000 |
| Next Step to Success Norfolk, VA | Human Services | $750,000 |
| William a Hunton YMCA Norfolk, VA | Human Services | $750,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Virginia Virginia Beach, VA | Human Services | $500,000 |
| Mercy Chefs Portsmouth, VA | Human Services | $500,000 |
| United Way of South Hampton Roads Norfolk, VA | Human Services | $450,000 |
| Chesapeake Health Department Chesapeake, VA | Human Services | $300,000 |
| Virginia Beach Department of Public Health Virginia Beach, VA | Human Services | $300,000 |
| Virginia Wesleyan University Virginia Beach, VA | Educational Grants | $200,000 |
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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 | $98,014,987 | $2,531,434 | $8,376,175 | $8,169,500 | 39 | $8,169,500 | $2,423,719 | $4,753,195 |
| 2023 | $92,600,252 | $3,294,914 | $9,395,044 | $8,993,500 | 43 | $8,993,500 | $3,113,139 | $4,315,735 |
| 2022 | $88,207,238 | $19,148,163 | $8,181,144 | $7,875,500 | 34 | $7,885,410 | $18,952,425 | $4,403,111 |
| 2021 | $109,541,807 | $6,787,493 | $5,540,237 | $4,857,540 | 31 | $4,879,225 | $6,225,917 | $5,082,248 |
| 2020 | $98,948,835 | $4,229,811 | $5,307,943 | $4,759,119 | 34 | — | $3,728,567 | $4,229,148 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Landmark Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4.8M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included educational programs and grants, as well as grants classified as human services. Among the organizations it supported, ACCESS COLLEGE FOUNDATION describes its work as advising students on postsecondary planning, applications, financial aid, and career opportunities. Norfolk State University describes its work as promoting applied research and technological innovation that contribute to the Hampton Roads region and Virginia. Next Step to Success says it helps youth in Norfolk build character for successful, fulfilling adult lives. Mercy Chefs describes its work as providing meals during disasters and emergencies and supporting food service in underserved communities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 39 grants totaling $8,169,500. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $1,750,000, with a median of $50,000. Among the largest were ACCESS COLLEGE FOUNDATION ($1,750,000, educational programs), Norfolk State University ($1,000,000, educational grants), Next Step to Success ($750,000, human services), and William A Hunton YMCA ($750,000, human services). Other notable grants included Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Virginia and Mercy Chefs ($500,000 each), and United Way of South Hampton Roads ($450,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Frank Batten Jr. as president and director; Richard F Barry III and Charles L Watkins as vice presidents and directors; Guy R Friddell III as vice president and secretary; Colleen R Pittman as vice president and treasurer; and Conrad M Hall as director.
The Landmark Foundation is led by Frank Batten Jr., President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Frank Batten Jr.
President & Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles L. Watkins
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Conrad M. Hall
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard F. Barry III
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Colleen R. Pittman
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Guy R. Friddell III
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Landmark Foundation
How much does The Landmark Foundation give each year?
The Landmark Foundation gave $8.2M across 39 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $9.0M across 43 grants.
What is The Landmark Foundation's typical grant size?
The Landmark Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $209,474, across 39 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Landmark Foundation that year got $353K on average.
Where does The Landmark Foundation give grants?
The Landmark Foundation 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 Norfolk, VA (20 grants), Virginia Beach, VA (8 grants), Richmond, VA (3 grants) and Portsmouth, VA (2 grants).
Does The Landmark Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 39 grants with a stated purpose on The Landmark Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Human Services" (27 grants), "Educational Programs" (7 grants) and "Educational Grants" (3 grants).
Who are The Landmark Foundation's largest grantees?
The Landmark Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Access College Foundation ($1,750,000), Norfolk State University ($1,000,000) and Next Step to Success ($750,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Landmark Foundation?
The Landmark Foundation reported $98.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Landmark Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included educational programs and grants, as well as grants classified as human services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Landmark Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Landmark Foundation's EIN?
The Landmark Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6038902. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Landmark Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Landmark Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-landmark-foundation-morg_744272067f534674b5e4e52f2111f1c0
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