Virginia Commonwealth University College of Engineering Foundation
To support the educational, scientific and charitable activities of Virginia commonwealth university school of engineering.
Virginia Commonwealth University College of Engineering Foundation at a glance
In short: Virginia Commonwealth University College of Engineering Foundation gave $4.5M across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $2.2M), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,452,925
- -42.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,226,463
- -42.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,226,463
- Total assets
- $110,568,917
- +5.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Virginia Commonwealth University College of Engineering Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Virginia Commonwealth University ($4.5M across 2 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 4 grants of 7 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Virginia Commonwealth University College of Engineering Foundation gives
- Giving fell 47% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4.5M (2025) to $27.2M (2021). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $4.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA | Assistance is provided in order to support the educational, scientific and charitable activities of Virginia commonwealth university. | $3,777,942 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA | Assistance is provided in order to support the educational, scientific and charitable activities of Virginia commonwealth university. | $674,983 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $110,568,917 | $9,529,566 | $8,509,520 | $4,452,925 | 2 | $486,586 |
| 2024 | $104,684,367 | $4,875,602 | $11,884,633 | $7,726,518 | 2 | $41,953 |
| 2023 | $107,390,311 | $5,470,963 | $12,064,236 | $7,853,751 | 1 | $143,022 |
| 2022 | $112,599,166 | $9,871,542 | $12,954,699 | $8,441,246 | 1 | $75,791 |
| 2021 | $131,974,636 | $12,076,889 | $31,812,847 | $27,212,674 | 1 | $36,754 |
| 2020 | $113,000,715 | $7,073,587 | $9,244,155 | $4,543,434 | 1 | $171,891 |
About Virginia Commonwealth University College of Engineering Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Virginia Commonwealth University College of Engineering Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Richmond, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $110.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $4.5M. Net investment income was $487K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Virginia Commonwealth University College of Engineering Foundation is led by Laura Kottkamp, CEO since 2025 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 23 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Laura Kottkamp
CEO
Executive Director → CEO, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$95K (2022) → $111K (2025)
P. Temple Ballard
President
Trustee → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Bischoff
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chung-Chee Tai
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Butler
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julia Cain
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Rao
Executive Officio Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Oscar Martin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shari Litow
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Advait Apte
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Haug
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Correll Moore
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rhonda Williams
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Jupe
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
The Honorable Ben Dendy
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Welles
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Konstantinos
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Boardman
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Stock
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Holloway
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monique Johnson
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randy Reynolds
Executive Officio Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William H. Goodwin Jr.
Chairman Emeritus
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (28)
- Former: Andrew Howell (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Christopher A. Groome (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Dan Newirth (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Dan Shuber (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Fahad Harhara (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Jason Meidinger (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Nimisha Mukherjee (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Rony Thomas (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Scott Ukrop (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Steven R. Lindgren (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: M. David Allen (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: John McDonald (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Barbara D Boyan (2020–2022) — Executive Officio Trustee
- Former: David E Barlow (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Justin Klein (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Paul F Rocheleau (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: william k Lamp (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Philip O'Connor (2020–2021) — Former Executive Director
- Former: Thomas E. Gottwald (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Todd Haymore (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Steven Wistrom (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Charles Southall (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Greg Sitkiewicz (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Hans De Koning (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Larry Cummings (2020) — President
- Former: Marsha Rappley (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Mary Doswell (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Steve Henderson (2020) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $111K, to Laura Kottkamp (CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Virginia Commonwealth University College of Engineering Foundation
How much does Virginia Commonwealth University College of Engineering Foundation give each year?
Virginia Commonwealth University College of Engineering Foundation gave $4.5M across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $7.7M across 2 grants.
How large is Virginia Commonwealth University College of Engineering Foundation?
Virginia Commonwealth University College of Engineering Foundation reported $110.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.5M.
What is Virginia Commonwealth University College of Engineering Foundation?
Virginia Commonwealth University College of Engineering Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Richmond, VA. It holds $110.6M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Virginia Commonwealth University College of Engineering Foundation operate?
Virginia Commonwealth University College of Engineering Foundation has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is Virginia Commonwealth University College of Engineering Foundation's EIN?
Virginia Commonwealth University College of Engineering Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1808901. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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