The Violet H Greco Foundation Inc
The Violet H Greco Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Suffolk, Virginia. Its 2025 filing reports charitable grants to organizations in Virginia, including organizations serving health care, food, shelter, children, and families.
The Violet H Greco Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Violet H Greco Foundation Inc gave $238K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in Virginia. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $237,500
- +3.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- -6.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,964
- +10.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $4,422,274
- +2.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- 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 October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Violet H Greco Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: P O Box 5423, Suffolk, VA 23435
Phone: (757) 676-4961
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Violet H Greco Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Genieve Shelter ($30K). Together the top 10 received $205K.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 71 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Virginia. Listed recipients were in Suffolk, Portsmouth, and Norfolk.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Violet H Greco Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 14 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 40% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $170K (2022) to $238K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $238K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Genieve Shelter Suffolk, VA | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Western Tidewater Free Clinic Suffolk, VA | Charitable | $27,500 |
| Suffolk Meals on Wheels Suffolk, VA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Emily Green Shores Portsmouth, VA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Children's Hosp of the Kings Daught Norfolk, VA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Foodbank of Southeastern VA Norfolk, VA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Edmarc Hospice for Children Portsmouth, VA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Forkids Inc Norfolk, VA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Her Shelter - Portsmouth Portsmouth, VA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Suffolk Christian Fellowship Suffolk, VA | Charitable | $12,000 |
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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 | $4,422,274 | $401,626 | $294,243 | $237,500 | 14 | $248,199 | $355,582 | $274,676 |
| 2024 | $4,314,891 | $366,899 | $268,136 | $230,000 | 15 | $240,669 | $339,432 | $247,889 |
| 2023 | $4,216,128 | $126,686 | $234,603 | $190,000 | 16 | $203,190 | $163,222 | $246,757 |
| 2022 | $4,324,045 | $277,172 | $209,572 | $170,000 | 12 | $187,451 | $254,953 | $266,467 |
| 2021 | $4,256,445 | $226,296 | $241,150 | $190,000 | 14 | — | $197,723 | $238,620 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Violet H Greco Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $275K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included support for Western Tidewater Free Clinic, whose stated mission is to provide high-quality, non-emergency health care to Western Tidewater residents who cannot otherwise afford it. Forkids Inc describes its mission as breaking the cycle of homelessness and poverty for families and children through crisis response, shelter, housing, economic mobility, and education programs across Hampton Roads.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $237,500. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $30,000, with a median grant of $15,000. Notable grants included $30,000 to Genieve Shelter; $27,500 to Western Tidewater Free Clinic; $25,000 each to Suffolk Meals on Wheels and Emily Green Shores; and $20,000 each to Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters and Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia. The listed grants were designated for charitable purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists S Chris Jones as president and director; Susan R Mansfield as secretary and director; and Richard R Harris, John P Leigh, and Lynne W Stockman as directors.
The Violet H Greco Foundation Inc is led by S. Chris Jones, President & Director on every filing since 2021; all 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
S. Chris Jones
President & Director
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
$4K (2021) → $2K (2025)
John P. Leigh
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$4K (2021) → $2K (2025)
Lynne W. Stockman
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$4K (2021) → $2K (2025)
Richard R. Harris
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$4K (2021) → $2K (2025)
Susan R. Mansfield
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
$4K (2021) → $2K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $2K, to S Chris Jones (President/DIR). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Violet H Greco Foundation Inc
How much does The Violet H Greco Foundation Inc give each year?
The Violet H Greco Foundation Inc gave $238K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $230K across 15 grants.
What is The Violet H Greco Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Violet H Greco Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $16,964, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Violet H Greco Foundation Inc give grants?
The Violet H Greco Foundation Inc 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 Suffolk, VA (6 grants), Norfolk, VA (4 grants) and Portsmouth, VA (4 grants).
Does The Violet H Greco Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on The Violet H Greco Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (14 grants).
Who are The Violet H Greco Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Violet H Greco Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Genieve Shelter ($30,000), Western Tidewater Free Clinic ($27,500) and Suffolk Meals on Wheels ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Violet H Greco Foundation Inc?
The Violet H Greco Foundation Inc reported $4.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $248K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $275K (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 does The Violet H Greco Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included support for Western Tidewater Free Clinic, whose stated mission is to provide high-quality, non-emergency health care to Western Tidewater residents who cannot otherwise afford it. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Violet H Greco Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 Violet H Greco Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Violet H Greco Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1859728. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Violet H Greco Foundation Inc 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 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Violet H Greco Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-violet-h-greco-foundation-inc-morg_779eab8f53354c34b5f3d2543589f527
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