Vubay Foundation
Vubay Foundation is a private foundation based in Hampton, Virginia. In 2025, it gave $155,500 in grants to 16 organizations; the listed grant purposes were primarily general educational purposes.
Vubay Foundation at a glance
In short: Vubay Foundation gave $156K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Virginia. 19% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $155,500
- +170.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +166.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,719
- +1.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,766,938
- +0.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (3 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Vubay Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Vubay Foundation, attention Robert Shufor, as the contact; form and materials, deadlines, and restrictions on awards are listed as N/A.
- Contact
Application contact: Vubay Foundation Attn Robert Shufor
Mailing address: PO Box 3392, Hampton, VA 23663
Phone: (757) 224-1174
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Vubay Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Mary Star of the Sea School ($30K). Together the top 10 received $136K.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 69 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Vubay Foundation open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 16 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 38% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 28% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 60% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $58K (2024) to $240K (2021). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $156K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary Star of the Sea School Hampton, VA | General Educational Purposes | $30,000 |
| Peake Childhood Center Hampton, VA | General Educational Purposes | $20,500 |
| Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA | General Educational Purposes | $15,000 |
| Soundscapes Newport News, VA | General Educational Purposes | $15,000 |
| Virginia Peninsula Community College Hampton, VA | General Educational Purposes | $15,000 |
| Hampton History Museum Hampton, VA | General Educational Purposes | $15,000 |
| Hampton Educational Foundation Hampton, VA | General Educational Purposes | $10,000 |
| The Mariners Museum Newport News, VA | General Education Purposes | $5,000 |
| Va Living Museum Newport News, VA | General Educational Purposes | $5,000 |
| Va Wesleyan College Virginia Beach, VA | General Educational Purposes | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,766,938 | $171,252 | $161,291 | $155,500 | 16 | $155,500 | $165,461 | $257,672 |
| 2024 | $1,756,977 | $103,390 | $63,463 | $57,500 | 6 | $57,500 | $97,517 | $165,520 |
| 2023 | $1,717,050 | $182,098 | $157,872 | $150,000 | 15 | $150,000 | $174,226 | $220,936 |
| 2022 | $1,692,824 | $172,523 | $222,865 | $215,170 | 16 | $215,170 | $164,828 | $229,699 |
| 2021 | $1,743,166 | $93,450 | $248,213 | $240,000 | 16 | — | $85,237 | $187,508 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Vubay Foundation reported a distributable amount of $258K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included educational institutions and organizations, museums, and a music education nonprofit. Christopher Newport University’s stated mission is to support the university’s educational activities and objectives. Soundscapes says it provides young people with music-making and ensemble performance opportunities to strengthen social, emotional, creative, and critical-thinking skills. The Hampton Education Foundation says it works to expand student opportunities and strengthen teaching and learning in Hampton City Schools. The Mariners’ Museum says it connects people through the world’s waters and shared maritime heritage. The DeGood Foundation says it provides books for children in the Hampton Roads area.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $155,500. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $30,000, with a median of $5,000. Among the largest grants were $30,000 to St Mary Star of the Sea School, $20,500 to Peake Childhood Center, and $15,000 each to Christopher Newport University, Soundscapes, Virginia Peninsula Community College, and Hampton History Museum. The DeGood Foundation received $2,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert F Shuford as president, Sandra Routten as secretary, Eugene M Jordan II as vice president, and Mario Stellutte as treasurer.
Vubay Foundation is led by Robert F. Shuford, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert F. Shuford
President
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eugene M. Jordan II
Vice President
Vice President & Secretary → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mario Stellutte
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Routten
Secretary
Treasurer → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: James R. Chisman (2021–2022) — Treasurer
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.
Frequently asked questions about Vubay Foundation
How much does Vubay Foundation give each year?
Vubay Foundation gave $156K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $58K across 6 grants.
What is Vubay Foundation's typical grant size?
Vubay Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,719, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Vubay Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Vubay Foundation give grants?
Vubay Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Hampton, VA (6 grants), Newport News, VA (6 grants) and Richmond, VA (2 grants).
Does Vubay Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Vubay Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Vubay Foundation's largest grantees?
Vubay Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include St Mary Star of the Sea School ($30,000), Peake Childhood Center ($20,500) and Christopher Newport University ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Vubay Foundation?
Vubay Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $156K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $258K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Vubay Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included educational institutions and organizations, museums, and a music education nonprofit. Christopher Newport University’s stated mission is to support the university’s educational activities and objectives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Vubay Foundation?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Vubay Foundation's EIN?
Vubay Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1840750. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Live grants for the work Vubay Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Vubay Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/vubay-foundation-morg_7da3a979702249f8bcbe8270ff028118
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