Tidewater Children's Foundation
To provide grant funding to organizations for programs that provide for the care, education, well-being, health or happiness of children in need in south hampton roads.
Tidewater Children's Foundation at a glance
In short: Tidewater Children's Foundation gave $92K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $92,000
- +174.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +75.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,143
- +56.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $1,788,930
- +4.5% 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 Tidewater Children's Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was CHKD ($20K). Together the top 7 received $92K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 25 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Tidewater Children's Foundation gives
- Giving grew 23% 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 $26K (2020) to $92K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $92K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CHKD Norfolk, VA | — | $20,000 |
| Teens with a Purpose Norfolk, VA | Support Org Mission | $20,000 |
| Sheriff Joe Baron Foundation Norfolk, VA | Support Org Mission | $15,000 |
| Evms Norfolk, VA | Support Org Mission | $15,000 |
| Edmarc Portsmouth, VA | Support Org Mission | $10,000 |
| Children's Assistive Technology Ser Norfolk, VA | Support Org Mission | $6,000 |
| Eliza Hope Foundation Virginia Beach, VA | Support Org Mission | $6,000 |
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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 | $1,788,930 | $204,192 | $140,946 | $92,000 | 7 | $204,192 |
| 2023 | $1,711,440 | $50,230 | $95,131 | $33,500 | 4 | $50,230 |
| 2022 | $1,524,032 | $61,097 | $116,407 | $65,300 | 7 | $53,597 |
| 2021 | $2,043,256 | $75,491 | $120,130 | $74,500 | 4 | $75,491 |
| 2020 | $1,912,000 | $35,511 | $93,571 | $26,000 | 3 | $35,511 |
About Tidewater Children's Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Tidewater Children's Foundation is a public charity, based in Virginia Beach, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $92K. Net investment income was $204K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Tidewater Children's Foundation is led by Stephanie Griffey, President on every filing since 2022; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stephanie Griffey
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Barbara Higgins
Director
Recording Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gregg D. Smith
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kathy Batkin
Director
Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lindsay Huffman Love
Director
Vice President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brad Marino
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Chip Dodson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Karen Higgins
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Linda Archer
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Rosetta Moorhead
Grnat Committee
Grant Committee Chairperson → Grnat Committee, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$2K (2024)
Garrett A. Alcaraz
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rodney Jordan
Recording Se
Director → Director & Recording Secretary, 2022
Director & Recording Secretary → Recording Se, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marilyn Gowen
Vice President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Beth Berman (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Christine Cross (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Clarence William Gowen Jr. MD (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Judith M. Miner (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Wilson B. Dodson III (2020–2023) — Assistant Treasurer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $2K, to Rosetta Moorhead (GRNAT Commit).
Frequently asked questions about Tidewater Children's Foundation
How much does Tidewater Children's Foundation give each year?
Tidewater Children's Foundation gave $92K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $34K across 4 grants.
What is Tidewater Children's Foundation's typical grant size?
Tidewater Children's Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $13,143, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Tidewater Children's Foundation give grants?
Tidewater Children's 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 Norfolk, VA (5 grants).
Does Tidewater Children's Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Tidewater Children's Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Org Mission" (6 grants).
Who are Tidewater Children's Foundation's largest grantees?
Tidewater Children's Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include CHKD ($20,000), Teens with a Purpose ($20,000) and Sheriff Joe Baron Foundation ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Tidewater Children's Foundation?
Tidewater Children's Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $204K.
What is Tidewater Children's Foundation's EIN?
Tidewater Children's Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6039610. 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 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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