Vandeventer Black Foundation
The Vandeventer Black Foundation is a private foundation based in Norfolk, Virginia. Its 2021 filing reports 12 grants totaling $10,705, including support for charitable organizations in Virginia. The most recent filing on record is for 2021, with nothing filed since; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Vandeventer Black Foundation at a glance
In short: Vandeventer Black Foundation gave $11K across 12 grants in 2021 (avg $892.083), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $10,705
- -20.6% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $892
- -20.6% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $354,441
- +8.1% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Vandeventer Black Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2021 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. This describes the policy stated in that filing and is not presented as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 101 W Main Street 500, Norfolk, VA 23510
Phone: (757) 446-8527
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Vandeventer Black Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was J&A Racing Foundation ($3K). Together the top 10 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2021 went to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Vandeventer Black Foundation gives
- 33% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
- In 2021 it paid out 76% 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). 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2021) to $13K (2020). In 2021 it made 12 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| J&A Racing Foundation Virginia Beach, VA | Shamrock - YFI School Program | $2,500 |
| Eggleston Services Foundation Norfolk, VA | Capital Campaign | $2,000 |
| Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia Norfolk, VA | Legal Food Frenzy Redux | $1,500 |
| Samaritan House Virginia Beach, VA | General Support | $1,250 |
| Chesapeake Humane Society Chesapeake, VA | Bark in the Park Sponsorship | $500 |
| Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Christmas Mother Chesterfield, VA | Silver Bells Sponsors | $500 |
| Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters Norfolk, VA | Charitable Sponsorship | $500 |
| Pin Ministry Virginia Beach, VA | Golf Tournament 2021 Sponsor | $500 |
| Special Olympics Virginia Richmond, VA | Sponsorship Fall Games 2021 | $500 |
| Warrior for Life Fund Virginia Beach, VA | Program Partner - Warrior Charity Golf Tournament | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $354,441 | $39,884 | $13,392 | $10,705 | 12 | $13,251 | $15,284 | $17,441 |
| 2020 | $327,949 | $39,607 | $15,577 | $13,483 | 12 | — | $10,154 | $14,838 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Vandeventer Black Foundation reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants went to organizations whose missions include supporting the legacy of the Louise W. Eggleston Center, eliminating hunger, fostering safety and self-sufficiency for people affected by domestic violence and related harms, supporting pets and people, providing holiday assistance to families and seniors, connecting people experiencing homelessness with support, offering sports opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities, and supporting active-duty service members, veterans, and their families. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $10,705. Grants ranged from $205 to $2,500, with a median grant of $500. Notable awards included $2,500 to J&A Racing Foundation for its SHAMROCK - YFI School Program, $2,000 to Eggleston Services Foundation for a capital campaign, $1,500 to Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia for Legal Food Frenzy Redux, and $1,250 to Samaritan House for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Geoffrey G Hemphill and Christopher Ambrosio as directors, and Paul Julius as treasurer.
Vandeventer Black Foundation's 2021 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Christopher Ambrosio
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Geoffrey G. Hemphill
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Julius
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Vandeventer Black Foundation
How much does Vandeventer Black Foundation give each year?
Vandeventer Black Foundation gave $11K across 12 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $13K across 12 grants.
What is Vandeventer Black Foundation's typical grant size?
Vandeventer Black Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $500, and its average grant was $892, across 12 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Vandeventer Black Foundation give grants?
Vandeventer Black Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Virginia Beach, VA (5 grants) and Norfolk, VA (3 grants).
Does Vandeventer Black Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 8% of Vandeventer Black Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Vandeventer Black Foundation's largest grantees?
Vandeventer Black Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include J&A Racing Foundation ($2,500), Eggleston Services Foundation ($2,000) and Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia ($1,500), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How large is Vandeventer Black Foundation?
Vandeventer Black Foundation reported $354K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (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 Vandeventer Black Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants went to organizations whose missions include supporting the legacy of the Louise W. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Vandeventer Black Foundation?
The foundation states on its 2021 filing 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 Vandeventer Black Foundation's EIN?
Vandeventer Black Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3979653. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does Vandeventer Black 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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