Virginia Early Childhood Foundation
The Virginia Early Childhood Foundation (VECF) is a public charity based in Henrico, Virginia. Founded in 2005, it describes itself as the non-partisan steward of Virginia’s promise for early childhood success and works with stakeholders to support the healthy development and school readiness of young children.
Virginia Early Childhood Foundation at a glance
In short: Virginia Early Childhood Foundation gave $57.9M across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $6.4M), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $57,871,813
- +10.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,430,201
- +10.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,901,231
- Total assets
- $17,450,976
- +27.8% 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 October 2026.
How to apply to Virginia Early Childhood Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 1703 N Parham Road 110, Henrico, VA 23229
Phone: (804) 358-8323
Website: https://vecf.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 Early Childhood Foundation
Who Virginia Early Childhood Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Thrive Birth to Five Foundation ($10.8M). Together the top 9 received $57.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
100 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 34 grants of 100 (34%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
VECF describes Ready Regions as a statewide network serving Virginia. In 2025, all of its reported grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Virginia Early Childhood Foundation gives
- Giving grew 136% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $21.4M (2021) to $57.9M (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $57.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Thrive Birth to Five Foundation Richmond, VA | Childhood/Educational Development | $10,820,195 |
| United Way Greater Charlottesville Charlottesville, VA | Childhood/Educational Development | $9,242,198 |
| Old Dominion University Research Foundation Norfolk, VA | Childhood/Educational Development | $8,393,371 |
| Eo Companies Inc Abingdon, VA | Childhood/Educational Development | $6,882,365 |
| Fairfax County Early Childhood Programs and Services Fairfax, VA | Childhood/Educational Development | $5,901,231 |
| Firstspark Newport News, VA | Childhood/Educational Development | $4,785,302 |
| Foundation First Fredericksburg, VA | Childhood/Educational Development | $4,384,860 |
| Center for Early Sucess Danville, VA | Childhood/Educational Development | $4,120,838 |
| United Way of Virginia's Blue Ridge Inc Roanoke, VA | Childhood/Educational Development | $3,341,453 |
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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 | $17,450,976 | $86,939,246 | $87,027,571 | $57,871,813 | 9 | $3,841 |
| 2024 | $13,660,208 | $106,099,453 | $105,613,920 | $52,396,882 | 9 | $3,328 |
| 2023 | $19,852,383 | $69,347,107 | $68,621,242 | $39,903,556 | 34 | $1,976 |
| 2022 | $39,759,006 | $41,199,281 | $40,641,046 | $24,546,575 | 23 | $574 |
| 2021 | $10,491,772 | $32,439,149 | $33,773,892 | $21,428,928 | 25 | $1,149 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
VECF’s stated mission is to be “the non-partisan steward of Virginia’s promise for early childhood success.” Its website describes work in systems building and capacity, partnerships and innovation, and policy and advocacy.
The Mixed Delivery program funds full-day, year-round early childhood care and education services for eligible children in licensed, non-faith-based private settings. VECF describes the program as serving infants, toddlers, and preschoolers and responding to families’ varied needs and preferences. Its website directs interested applicants to apply for a Mixed Delivery grant and to learn more from their Ready Region Mixed Delivery Coordinator; it lists FY27 program guidelines.
VECF’s 2025 grants included organizations with varied roles in early childhood and community services. For example, Old Dominion University Research Foundation describes its role as administering sponsored research, training grants, and other sponsored programs for Old Dominion University. EO Companies says it works to expand education, build the workforce, and address economic challenges. FirstSpark describes its mission as promoting quality early childhood care and education for children from birth to age five and providing prenatal resources.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, VECF reported nine grants totaling $57,871,813. Grant amounts ranged from $3,341,453 to $10,820,195, with a median of $5,901,231. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia. Each listed grant had a purpose of childhood or educational development.
The largest reported grants included $10,820,195 to Thrive Birth to Five Foundation, $9,242,198 to United Way Greater Charlottesville, $8,393,371 to Old Dominion University Research Foundation, $6,882,365 to EO Companies Inc., and $5,901,231 to Fairfax County Early Childhood Programs and Services. Other 2025 recipients were FirstSpark ($4,785,302), Foundation First ($4,384,860), Center for Early Sucess ($4,120,838), and United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Inc. ($3,341,453).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Richard K. Bynum as chair; Robert Hurt, Thomas N. Chewning, and Ben J. Davenport Jr. as chair emeritus; and Mike Chinn, Todd Asbury, Jason El Koubi, Sonya Ravindranath Waddell, James Dyke, and Alexis Ehrhardt Edd as directors.
Virginia Early Childhood Foundation is led by Kathryn V. Glazer, President on every filing since 2021; 4 of 28 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kathryn V. Glazer
President
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$179K (2021) → $261K (2025)
Richard K. Bynum
Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Hill
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Dyke
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Chinn
Director
Director → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Rudisill
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Asbury
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexis Ehrhardt EdD
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bergen Nelson
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edmond E. Hughes
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason El Koubi
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sonya Ravindranath Waddell
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Dore
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy E. Hatheway
Vice President of Community Networks
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$110K (2025)
Bridget K. King
Vice President of Operations
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$102K (2025)
Rebecca Tippett
Chief Accountability Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$122K (2025)
Ben J. Davenport Jr.
Chair Emeritus
Director Emeritus → Chair Emeritus, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Ermatinger
Chair Emeritus
Director → Director Emeritus, 2022
Director Emeritus → Chair Emeritus, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Thomson
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jamelle S. Wilson
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ned W. Massee
Chair Emeritus
Chair → Director Emeritus, 2022
Director Emeritus → Chair Emeritus, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Reginald N. Jones Esquire
Chair Emeritus
Director Emeritus → Chair Emeritus, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Hurt
Chair Emeritus
Vice Chair → Chair, 2022
Chair → Chair Emeritus, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas N. Chewning
Chair Emeritus
Director Emeritus → Chair Emeritus, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Xavier R. Richardson
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aimee Rogstad Guidera
Executive Officio
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caren Merrick
Executive Officio
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janet Kelly
Executive Officio
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Todd Norris (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Danielle Fitz-Hugh (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: John Littel (2022–2024) — Executive Officio
- Former: Alexandra B. Cunningham (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Cynthia Romero (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Danny Tk Avula MD MPH (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Kartik B. Athreya (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Kevin Curtis (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Michael Martin (2022) — Executive Officio
- Former: Sandy Chung (2022) — Executive Officio
- Former: Atif Qarni (2021) — Ex-Officio
- Former: Daniel Carey (2021) — Ex-Officio
- Former: Deborah Dicroce (2021) — Director
- Former: Dietra Y. Trent PhD (2021) — Director
- Former: Duke Storen (2021) — Director
- Former: James Lane (2021) — Director
- Former: Megan Healy (2021) — Ex-Officio
- Former: Sandy L. Chung Md Faap Fache (2021) — Director
- Former: Stephen Moret (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $261K, to Kathryn V Glazer (President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Virginia Early Childhood Foundation
How much does Virginia Early Childhood Foundation give each year?
Virginia Early Childhood Foundation gave $57.9M across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $52.4M across 9 grants.
What is Virginia Early Childhood Foundation's typical grant size?
Virginia Early Childhood Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,901,231, and its average grant was $6,430,201, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Virginia Early Childhood Foundation give grants?
Virginia Early Childhood Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Virginia Early Childhood Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Virginia Early Childhood Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Childhood/Educational Development" (9 grants).
Who are Virginia Early Childhood Foundation's largest grantees?
Virginia Early Childhood Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Thrive Birth to Five Foundation ($10,820,195), United Way Greater Charlottesville ($9,242,198) and Old Dominion University Research Foundation ($8,393,371), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Virginia Early Childhood Foundation?
Virginia Early Childhood Foundation reported $17.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $86.9M.
What does Virginia Early Childhood Foundation fund?
VECF’s stated mission is to be “the non-partisan steward of Virginia’s promise for early childhood success.” Its website describes work in systems building and capacity, partnerships and innovation, and policy and advocacy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Virginia Early Childhood Foundation?
Virginia Early Childhood Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check vecf.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Virginia Early Childhood Foundation's EIN?
Virginia Early Childhood Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3970624. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 1, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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