THE VIRGINIA FOUNDATION FOR LD STUDENTS WAS ESTABLISHED TO SERVE STUDENTS WITH FINANCIAL NEED WHOSE LIVES WOULD BE TRANSFORMED BY AN INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION. STUDENTS SUPPORTED BY THIS FOUNDATION COME FROM A WIDE RANGE OF SOCIOECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS; OVER 20% OF FAMILIES CURRENTLY RECEIVING TUITION ASSISTANCE LIVE AT OR BELOW THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL. SUPPORTERS OF THIS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION SECURE OUR ABILITY TO OFFER STUDENTS CRITICAL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS, WHILE AT THE SAME TIME REALIZING SIGNIFICANT TAX SAVINGS FOR DONORS. THE IMPACT OF YOUR GIFT TO VFLDS IS TRULY LIFE CHANGING.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$247K
-53.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$698K
-11.8% YoY
Grant Count
3
+50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$233K
-41.2% YoY
About Virginia Foundation for Ld Students
Based on IRS filings
Virginia Foundation for Ld Students is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $247K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $698K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $246,672 | $525,706 | $310,850 |
| Revenue | $424,134 | $1,034,595 | $472,208 |
| Expenses | $854,439 | $819,739 | $724,549 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | $40 |
| 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 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Chesapeake Bay Academy ($642,970), Northstar Academy Inc ($40,656), New Vistas School of Central Virginia Inc ($14,710).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CHESAPEAKE BAY ACADEMY VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | FINANCIAL AID TO STUDENTS OF CHESAPEAKE BAY ACADEMY AND RELATED SUPPORT. | $642,970 |
| NEW VISTAS SCHOOL OF CENTRAL VIRGINIA INC LYNCHBURG, VA | FINANCIAL AID TO STUDENTS OF PARTNER SCHOOLS. | $14,710 |
| NORTHSTAR ACADEMY INC GLEN ALLEN, VA | FINANCIAL AID TO STUDENTS OF PARTNER SCHOOLS. | $40,656 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOANNE L WEBSTER | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MATT BENEDETTI | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JOSH MEYERS | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| DARLENE PIERRO | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| DAVID REYNOLDS | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Virginia Foundation for Ld Students?
Virginia Foundation for Ld Students is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. It holds $247K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Virginia Foundation for Ld Students?
As of 2024, Virginia Foundation for Ld Students holds $247K in total assets with $424K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $698K in 2024.
Where does Virginia Foundation for Ld Students operate?
Virginia Foundation for Ld Students has awarded grants in Virginia.
What size grants does Virginia Foundation for Ld Students award?
In 2024, Virginia Foundation for Ld Students awarded 3 grants totaling $698K — an average of about $233K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Virginia Foundation for Ld Students's EIN?
Virginia Foundation for Ld Students's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1647574. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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