UVA Community Credit Union Foundation
UVA Community Credit Union Foundation is a private foundation based in Charlottesville, Virginia. It funds qualifying nonprofit organizations serving communities where UVA Community Credit Union has a physical location or strong membership presence, with grants focused on children’s health, food stability, and affordable housing.
UVA Community Credit Union Foundation at a glance
In short: UVA Community Credit Union Foundation gave $55K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $54,802
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- Average grant
- $2,491
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $107,220
- Primary geography
- Virginia (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to UVA Community Credit Union Foundation
- How to Apply
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The Foundation accepts applications from eligible local nonprofits during published grant cycles through its online application. Applicants must meet the stated 501(c)(3), service-area, and program-area eligibility requirements.
- Review Cycle
- The Spring 2026 application deadline was April 15 at 5 p.m.; the application window is closed. The filing says to see the website for deadlines in other cycles.
- Deadline
- The Spring 2026 application deadline was April 15 at 5 p.m.; the application window is closed.
- Contact
Application contact: Uva Community Credit Union Foundati
Mailing address: 3300 Berkmar Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22901
Phone: (434) 260-2601
Email: foundation@uvacreditunion.org
Website: https://uvacreditunion.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who UVA Community Credit Union Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was UVA Health - Children's Hospital ($10K). Together the top 10 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s website defines applicant eligibility by whether an organization serves a community where UVA Community Credit Union has a physical location or strong membership presence. In 2025, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia, 4% to Maryland, and 3% to Utah. The listed Virginia recipients include organizations in Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, Bridgewater, Pratts, and Lovingston.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
How UVA Community Credit Union Foundation gives
- 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
In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UVA Health - Children's Hospital Charlottesville, VA | General donation to promote children's healthy development and ensure every child has a healthy, hopeful future. | $10,000 |
| Foothills Children's Advocacy Center Charlottesville, VA | General donation to promote children's healthy development and ensure every child has a healthy, hopeful future. | $5,000 |
| Building Goodness Foundation Charlottesville, VA | General donation to assist the organization in its initiative to create housing opportunities and avocate for affordable housing policies and programs. | $3,000 |
| Charlottesville Company Bikes Charlottesville, VA | General donation to promote children's healthy development and ensure every child has a healthy, hopeful future. | $3,000 |
| The Haven at First and Market Charlottesville, VA | General Donation to Promote Food Stability. | $2,500 |
| Stepping Stone Charlottesville, VA | General donation to promote children's healthy development and ensure every child has a healthy, hopeful future. | $2,500 |
| First Step a Response to Domestic Violence Harrisonburg, VA | General donation to assist the organization in its initiative to create housing opportunities and avocate for affordable housing policies and programs. | $2,500 |
| United Way Charlottesville, VA | General donation to assist the organization in its mission to build stronger communities. | $2,500 |
| Readykids Inc Charlottesville, VA | General donation to promote children's healthy development and ensure every child has a healthy, hopeful future. | $2,000 |
| Brainy Ridge Inc Bethesda, MD | General donation to promote children's healthy development and ensure every child has a healthy, hopeful future. | $2,000 |
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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 | $107,220 | $163,289 | $56,069 | $54,802 | 22 | $54,802 | $7 | $3,844 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, UVA Community Credit Union Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation describes its work as partnering with civic organizations to make a difference in children’s health, food stability, and affordable housing. Its website says eligible applicants must have 501(c)(3) status, serve a community where the credit union has a physical location or strong membership presence, and provide programs addressing children’s health, hunger or food stability, or housing and affordable housing. The Foundation’s filing says it prioritizes health and children’s issues, hunger, and housing.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate these areas. The Haven at First and Market says it provides a safe space for homeless and very poor people in the Charlottesville area and connects individuals and families to resources and housing interventions. Nelson County Pantry says it provides food at no cost to low-income individuals, while Emergency Food Network says it provides three days of balanced meals to individuals and families. Central Valley Habitat for Humanity says it brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Child Health Partnership says it provides at-home support to children and parents, and Brainy Ridge says it offers community and camps for young people with chronic health conditions and their families.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Foundation awarded 22 grants totaling $54,802. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median grant of $2,000. Notable awards included $10,000 to UVA Health – Children’s Hospital; $5,000 to Foothills Children’s Advocacy Center; $3,000 each to Building Goodness Foundation and Charlottesville Company Bikes; and $2,500 each to The Haven at First and Market, Stepping Stone, First Step A Response to Domestic Violence, and United Way.
The Foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligible local nonprofits may apply during published grant cycles through the online application on the credit union’s website. Applications are reviewed and decided by the Foundation’s board, and awards are subject to the annual budget for programs and grant funding. Applicants may request up to $10,000, with no minimum request. The website lists a Spring 2026 application window, but that cycle is closed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Susan Gruber as president, Joe Raichel as vice president, Peter Holman as treasurer, and Janine Williams as secretary.
UVA Community Credit Union Foundation is led by Susan Gruber, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Susan Gruber
President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janine Williams
Secretary
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Raichel
Vice President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Holman
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 UVA Community Credit Union Foundation
How much does UVA Community Credit Union Foundation give each year?
UVA Community Credit Union Foundation gave $55K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is UVA Community Credit Union Foundation's typical grant size?
UVA Community Credit Union Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,491, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does UVA Community Credit Union Foundation give grants?
UVA Community Credit Union Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Charlottesville, VA (13 grants).
Does UVA Community Credit Union Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of UVA Community Credit Union Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are UVA Community Credit Union Foundation's largest grantees?
UVA Community Credit Union Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include UVA Health - Children's Hospital ($10,000), Foothills Children's Advocacy Center ($5,000) and Building Goodness Foundation ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is UVA Community Credit Union Foundation?
UVA Community Credit Union Foundation reported $107K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $55K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does UVA Community Credit Union Foundation fund?
The Foundation describes its work as partnering with civic organizations to make a difference in children’s health, food stability, and affordable housing. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from UVA Community Credit Union Foundation?
The Foundation accepts applications from eligible local nonprofits during published grant cycles through its online application. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is UVA Community Credit Union Foundation's EIN?
UVA Community Credit Union Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-4234517. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024
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