TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES OF VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY AND RELATED ORGANIZATIONS.
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 grants 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
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Virginia Commonwealth University ($11,365,096).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY RICHMOND, VA | THE 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
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDDIE O'LEARY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CARL BURRELL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DUKE DODSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL JONES | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JOHN PAOLINI | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KIERAN DONAHUE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DR MICHAEL RAO | EX-OFFICO TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CATHY DOSS | CHAIR-ELECT | 1 | — |
| ZACH MCCLUSKEY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SEAN BRAZIER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KELLY CONWAY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CARRIE ROTH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CHRIS SMALL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LEAH WALKER | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MARIE KIMMEL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KEVIN NICHOLSON | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JEANETTE CLARK | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| COREY DURANT | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| NIMISHA GUPTA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| EVERETT REVELEY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ED MCCOY | EX-OFFICO TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LAURA KOTTKAMP | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SEC | 16 | $101,589 |
| BRIAN FOWLKES | TREASURER | 1 | — |
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 grants 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 grants 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 April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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