The LilyHawk Foundation
The LilyHawk Foundation is a private foundation, based in Norfolk, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $5.0M. Net investment income was $1.2M.
The LilyHawk Foundation at a glance
In short: The LilyHawk Foundation gave $5.0M across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $996K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,979,042
- +2389.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +400.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $995,808
- +397.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $250,000
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% 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 LilyHawk Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Virginia Arts Festival ($2.4M). Together the top 5 received $5.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 11 (27%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The LilyHawk Foundation gives
- Giving grew 3112% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2023) to $5.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $5.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Arts Festival Norfolk, VA | To Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | $2,353,124 |
| Norfolk Botanical Garden Inc Norfolk, VA | To Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | $2,294,918 |
| Vanguard Landing Inc Virginia Beach, VA | To Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | $250,000 |
| Virginia Stage Company Norfolk, VA | To Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | $80,000 |
| Slover Library Foundation Norfolk, VA | To Further Donee's Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
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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 | — | $1,207,520 | $4,994,833 | $4,979,042 | 5 | $4,980,328 | $1,194,515 | $154,163 |
| 2024 | $3,787,313 | $133,470 | $216,663 | $200,000 | 1 | $201,450 | $118,626 | $219,754 |
| 2023 | $3,870,506 | $136,250 | $64,050 | $50,000 | 1 | $51,202 | $123,926 | $196,304 |
| 2022 | $3,798,306 | $238,957 | $168,342 | $155,000 | 2 | $155,880 | $226,495 | $192,758 |
| 2021 | $3,727,691 | $162,249 | $188,054 | $161,100 | 2 | $162,112 | $149,474 | $220,694 |
| 2020 | $3,753,496 | $570,590 | $261,815 | $250,000 | 10 | — | $559,525 | $186,599 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The LilyHawk Foundation reported a distributable amount of $154K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The LilyHawk Foundation is led by Laura Paige Perry, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Laura Paige Perry
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patricia W Perry
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 LilyHawk Foundation
How much does The LilyHawk Foundation give each year?
The LilyHawk Foundation gave $5.0M across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $200K across 1 grant.
What is The LilyHawk Foundation's typical grant size?
The LilyHawk Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $250,000, and its average grant was $995,808, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The LilyHawk Foundation give grants?
The LilyHawk Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Norfolk, VA (4 grants).
Who are The LilyHawk Foundation's largest grantees?
The LilyHawk Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Virginia Arts Festival ($2,353,124), Norfolk Botanical Garden Inc ($2,294,918) and Vanguard Landing Inc ($250,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How much is The LilyHawk Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The LilyHawk Foundation reported a distributable amount of $154K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The LilyHawk Foundation's EIN?
The LilyHawk Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1234026. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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