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Virginia Commonwealth University Foundat

Foundation · Grantmaker Richmond, VA EIN: 54-0757884 Website

TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES OF VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY AND RELATED ORGANIZATIONS.

Key facts about Virginia Commonwealth University Foundat

EIN
54-0757884
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$11,365,096
Grants made (2024)
1
Average grant
$11,365,096
Median grant
$11,365,096
Total assets
$171,665,687
Primary geography
Virginia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

How Virginia Commonwealth University Foundat gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−15%). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$171.7M

+15.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$11.4M

-3.1% YoY

Grant Count

1

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$11.4M

-3.1% YoY

About Virginia Commonwealth University Foundat

Based on IRS filings

Virginia Commonwealth University Foundat is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in Richmond, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $171.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $11.4M. Net investment income was $1.3M.

Focus Areas

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of all 1 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Cities

Richmond

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$6M$11M$17M$22M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$171,665,687$148,077,514$137,692,636
Revenue$20,325,054$15,943,324$17,326,830
Expenses$12,195,300$12,373,613$10,490,735
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income$1,314,944$884,533$49,988
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$3M$7M$10M$13M1 grants20201 grants20211 grants20221 grants20231 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2024

Virginia Commonwealth University: $11.4MVirginia CommonwealthUniversity$11.4M

Grant Size Distribution

5 grants across all recorded years

<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M5$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Virginia Commonwealth University ($11,365,096).

RecipientPurposeAmount
VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY Richmond, VATHE FOUNDATION EXISTS SOLELY TO ASSIST, SUPPORT, AND FOSTER VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY IN ALL PROPER WAYS THAT MAY FROM TIME TO TIME BE APPROVED BY THE TRUSTEES OF THE FOUNDATION WITH THE GUIDANCE OF THE UNIVERSITY. THE FOUNDATION MANAGES AND DISTRIBUTES CURRENT AND ENDOWMENT GIFTS FOR ALL SCHOOLS, DEPARTMENTS, AND PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE UNIVERSITY WITH MAJOR EMPHASIS ON PROGRAMS FOR THE MONROE PARK CAMPUS.$11,365,096

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Laura Kottkamp — Executive Director and Sec: $102KLaura KottkampExecutive Director and Sec$102K

From 2024 IRS filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Eddie O'LearyTrustee1—
Carl BurrellTrustee1—
Duke DodsonTrustee1—
Michael JonesTrustee1—
John PaoliniTrustee1—
Kieran DonahueTrustee1—
Dr Michael RaoEx-Offico Trustee1—
Cathy DossChair-Elect1—
Zach McCluskeyTrustee1—
Sean BrazierTrustee1—
Kelly ConwayTrustee1—
Carrie RothTrustee1—
Chris SmallTrustee1—
Leah WalkerVice Chair1—
Marie KimmelTrustee1—
Kevin NicholsonChair1—
Jeanette ClarkTrustee1—
Corey DurantTrustee1—
Nimisha GuptaTrustee1—
Everett ReveleyTrustee1—
Ed McCoyEx-Offico Trustee1—
Laura KottkampExecutive Director and Sec16$101,589
Brian FowlkesTreasurer1—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Virginia Commonwealth University Foundat?

Virginia Commonwealth University Foundat is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in Richmond, VA. It holds $171.7M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Virginia Commonwealth University Foundat?

As of 2024, Virginia Commonwealth University Foundat holds $171.7M in total assets with $20.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grant totaling $11.4M in 2024.

Where does Virginia Commonwealth University Foundat operate?

Virginia Commonwealth University Foundat has awarded grants in Virginia.

What size grants does Virginia Commonwealth University Foundat award?

In 2024, Virginia Commonwealth University Foundat awarded 1 grant totaling $11.4M — an average of about $11.4M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Virginia Commonwealth University Foundat's EIN?

Virginia Commonwealth University Foundat's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-0757884. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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