Virginia Community Action Partnership Inc
Virginia Community Action Partnership Inc. (VACAP) is a public charity based in Richmond, Virginia, and a statewide membership association for Virginia’s 31 nonprofit private and public community action agencies. It builds member agencies’ capacity to create economic opportunities and help people move out of poverty.
Virginia Community Action Partnership Inc at a glance
In short: Virginia Community Action Partnership Inc gave $1.1M across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $47K), mostly in Virginia. 10% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,132,009
- +509.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $47,167
- +357.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $27,050
- Total assets
- $1,499,887
- +3.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (2 of 20, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Virginia Community Action Partnership Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 8921 Three Chopt Road Suite 303, Richmond, VA 23229
Phone: (804) 644-0417
Website: https://vacap.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Virginia Community Action Partnership Inc
Who Virginia Community Action Partnership Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Urban Baby Beginings ($253K). Together the top 10 received $911K.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 94 grants of 98 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant filing shows that 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia and 1% to recipients in Washington, DC. VACAP describes its membership and mission as statewide in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Virginia Community Action Partnership Inc open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 20 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $199K; repeat grants $41K. How we count
Medians: $199K first-time, $27K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $176K (2022) to $1.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Baby Beginings Norfolk, VA | Diaper Distributions | $253,443 |
| Hampton Roads Community Action Newport News, VA | Diaper Distributions | $167,998 |
| Williamsburg-James City County Community Action Williamsburg, VA | Diaper Distributions | $106,752 |
| Appalachian Community Action Gate City, VA | Diaper Distributions | $103,091 |
| Hampton Roads Community Action Newport News, VA | Eitc Initiative | $40,000 |
| Madison House Charlottesville, VA | Eitc Initiative | $35,500 |
| United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg Henrico, VA | Eitc Initiative | $32,200 |
| New River Community Action Program Radford, VA | Eitc Initiative | $30,000 |
| Rooftop of Virginia Community Action Galax, VA | Eitc Initiative | $30,000 |
| Step Inc Rocky Mount, VA | Eitc Initiative | $27,500 |
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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 | $1,499,887 | $2,467,159 | $2,339,879 | $1,132,009 | 24 | $100,248 |
| 2024 | $1,455,747 | $1,627,595 | $1,627,142 | $185,725 | 18 | $124,923 |
| 2023 | $1,298,929 | $1,076,146 | $1,004,897 | $185,725 | 18 | $24,958 |
| 2022 | $1,110,592 | $749,169 | $727,051 | $175,725 | 18 | — |
| 2021 | $1,325,870 | $774,634 | $703,586 | $191,725 | 20 | $189,647 |
| 2020 | $1,305,571 | $756,772 | $664,258 | $195,500 | 20 | $15,128 |
| 2019 | $1,027,394 | $686,144 | $670,929 | $180,725 | 20 | $63,079 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
VACAP’s mission is to build the capacity and competencies of Virginia’s community action agencies so they can create economic opportunities and facilitate mobility from poverty. Its website describes the Virginia CASH Campaign as supporting EITC awareness, outreach, and free tax preparation for eligible taxpayers, and says qualifying coalition partners may use grant funding for these activities.
VACAP’s 2024 filing describes training and technical assistance for community action agencies, including Whole Family Approach and wraparound services. It also describes a partnership among community action agencies, diaper banks, and other local and regional partners that combines diaper distribution with wraparound services for families.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the kinds of organizations receiving support. Hampton Roads Community Action describes its work as including early childhood development, housing, shelter, and services for people in need. Appalachian Community Action describes programs intended to reduce poverty and help low-income people develop skills and self-sufficiency. Madison House describes itself as a University of Virginia student volunteer center that coordinates volunteers and community partnerships. These are the grantees’ missions, not VACAP’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, VACAP reported 24 grants totaling $1,132,009. Grant amounts ranged from $14,000 to $253,443, with a median of $27,050. The largest listed grants included $253,443 to Urban Baby Beginnings, $167,998 to Hampton Roads Community Action, $106,752 to Williamsburg-James City County Community Action, and $103,091 to Appalachian Community Action, each for diaper distributions. Other listed awards included $40,000 to Hampton Roads Community Action and $35,500 to Madison House for EITC initiatives.
VACAP’s website announced $485,725 in Virginia CASH Campaign grants to 21 coalitions in December 2025. Its grants page lists a 2025–2026 Virginia CASH Campaign grant application and related materials; the page does not state an application deadline or whether that cycle is open.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing include Erik Johnston, President; Kristen Dahlman, VP, Programs; Carolyn Spohrer, VP, Operation; Kevin Otey, Chairperson; Bryan Phipps, Vice-Chairpe; Cheryl Finch, Secretary; Terri Gillespie, Treasurer; Jennifer Daniels, Parliamentar; Alison Coleman Tokarz, Member at La; and Lisa Barton, Member at La.
Virginia Community Action Partnership Inc is led by Erik Johnston, President since 2023 (on filings since 2022); 3 of 35 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Erik Johnston
President
President & Chief Executive Officer → President, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$28K (2022) → $228K (2025)
Kevin Otey
Chairperson
Vice President → Vice Chairperson, 2022
Vice Chairperson → Chairperson, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Spohrer
Vice President & Operations
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$108K (2025)
Kristen Dahlman
Vice President & Programs
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$120K (2025)
Ann Fisher
Member at La
Secretary → Member at Large, 2021
Member at Large → Member at La, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anna Leavitt
Member at La
Treasurer → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Member at La, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hope Cupit
Member at La
Member at Large → Member at La, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Renee Van Natter
Member at La
Parliamentarian → Parliamentar, 2023
Parliamentar → Member at La, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Harrup
Member at La
Treasurer & Member at Large → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Member at La, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donna Smith
Member at La
Member at Large → Member at La, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edith White
Member at La
Member at Large → Member at La, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gillian Barney
Member at La
Member at Large → Member at La, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Daniels
Parliamentar
Member at Large → Member at La, 2023
Member at La → Parliamentar, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lashanda Ellington
Member at La
Member at Large → Member at La, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Barton
Member at La
Member at Large → Member at La, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Frere
Member at La
Member at Large → Member at La, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Petrina Carter
Member at La
Member at Large → Member at La, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rufus Tyler
Member at La
Member at Large → Member at La, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Simon Fiscus
Member at La
Member at Large → Member at La, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Phipps
Vice Chairperson
Member at Large → Member at La, 2023
Member at La → Vice Chairperson, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Finch
Secretary
Member at Large → Member at La, 2023
Member at La → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robin Boyd
Member at La
Member at Large → Member at La, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tamara Rosser
Member at La
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terri Gillespie
Treasurer
Member at La → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Victoria Minton
Member at La
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angela Penn
Member at La
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Smith
Member at La
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Armbrister
Member at La
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Al-Suqi
Member at La
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alison Coleman Tokarz
Member at La
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Ransom
Member at La
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Edwards
Member at La
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jordan Stidham
Member at La
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Rogers
Member at La
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Bryant
Member at La
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (21)
- Former: Mike Williams (2020–2024) — Member at La
- Former: Alison Coleman (2021–2024) — Member at La
- Former: Hester Brown (2021–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Regina Lawrence (2021–2024) — Member at La
- Former: Sarah Hanks (2021–2024) — Member at La
- Former: Annette Lewis (2019–2023) — Chairperson
- Former: Krystal Thompson (2021–2023) — Member at La
- Former: Michael Crouse (2021–2023) — Member at La
- Former: Mary Barraclough (2022–2023) — Member at La
- Former: Patricia Arriaza (2022–2023) — Member at La
- Former: James Jim Schuyler (2023) — Former President
- Former: Everlena Ross (2019–2022) — Member at Large
- Former: Jim Schuyler (2019–2022) — President & Chief Executive Officer
- Former: Treney Tweedy (2021–2022) — Member at Large
- Former: Vicki Myers (2021–2022) — Member at Large
- Former: Rob Goldsmith (2019–2021) — Immediate Pat Chairperson
- Former: Doug Sheets (2021) — Member at Large
- Former: John Ruthinoski (2021) — Member at Large
- Former: Tressell Carter (2021) — Member at Large
- Former: William Coleman (2019–2020) — Member at Large
- Former: Harriet Kaplan (2019) — Member at Large
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $228K, to Erik Johnston (President &). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Virginia Community Action Partnership Inc
How much does Virginia Community Action Partnership Inc give each year?
Virginia Community Action Partnership Inc gave $1.1M across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $186K across 18 grants.
What is Virginia Community Action Partnership Inc's typical grant size?
Virginia Community Action Partnership Inc's median grant in 2025 was $27,050, and its average grant was $47,167, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Virginia Community Action Partnership Inc that year got $199K on average.
Where does Virginia Community Action Partnership Inc give grants?
Virginia Community Action Partnership Inc gives mostly in Virginia: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Gate City, VA (3 grants), Newport News, VA (2 grants) and Williamsburg, VA (2 grants).
Does Virginia Community Action Partnership Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Virginia Community Action Partnership Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Eitc Initiative" (19 grants) and "Diaper Distributions" (4 grants).
Who are Virginia Community Action Partnership Inc's largest grantees?
Virginia Community Action Partnership Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Urban Baby Beginings ($253,443), Hampton Roads Community Action ($207,998 across 2 grants) and Appalachian Community Action ($144,091 across 3 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Virginia Community Action Partnership Inc?
Virginia Community Action Partnership Inc reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.5M.
What does Virginia Community Action Partnership Inc fund?
VACAP’s mission is to build the capacity and competencies of Virginia’s community action agencies so they can create economic opportunities and facilitate mobility from poverty. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Virginia Community Action Partnership Inc?
Virginia Community Action Partnership Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check vacap.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Virginia Community Action Partnership Inc's EIN?
Virginia Community Action Partnership Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-0842483. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 2, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 16, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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