Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge Foundation
The mission of Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge Foundation (WCBRF) is to support, benefit, and enhance the well-being and quality of life of the residents and associates of westminster-canterbury of the blue ridge.
Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge Foundation at a glance
In short: Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge Foundation gave $76K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $76K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $75,887
- +10.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $75,887
- +10.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $75,887
- Total assets
- $28,669,939
- +12.4% 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 September 2026.
Who Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge ($76K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge Foundation gives
- Giving fell 49% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $69K (2024) to $274K (2020). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $76K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge Charlottesville, VA | Fellowship Assistance | $75,887 |
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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 | $28,669,939 | $1,850,653 | $630,133 | $75,887 | 1 | $1,205,270 |
| 2024 | $25,516,701 | $1,217,078 | $645,718 | $68,729 | 1 | $156,149 |
| 2023 | $21,855,082 | $2,040,037 | $733,083 | $76,027 | 1 | $942,951 |
| 2022 | $19,154,018 | $1,936,674 | $733,263 | $149,929 | 1 | $1,277,199 |
| 2021 | $23,115,122 | $2,152,640 | $759,388 | $209,775 | 1 | $853,908 |
| 2020 | $17,104,515 | $2,384,402 | $698,768 | $274,367 | 1 | $620,850 |
About Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge Foundation is a public charity, based in Charlottesville, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $28.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $76K. Net investment income was $1.2M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge Foundation is led by Gary B. Selmeczi, CEO & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gary B. Selmeczi
CEO & President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tyler S. Kendall
CEO & President
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David M. Maloney
Chair
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James P. Holden
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Stamm
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Annette Gibbs
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles N. Goldsborough
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William A. Bosta
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anna D. Buchanan
CFO & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bethanie Constant
Vice President Mission Advance & Secretary
Vice President Development & Secretary → Vice President Mission Advancement & Secretary, 2023
Vice President Mission Advancement & Secretary → Vice President Mission Advance & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angelica D. Light
Vice Chair
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Floyd Ham
Executive Officio
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Allison Agarwal Novak (2024) — Wcbr Chair & Executive Officio
- Former: Alan N. Culbertson (2020–2023) — Chair
- Former: James C. Greene (2020–2023) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Kevin A. Wells (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Cathy Sedwick (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Dennis S. Rooker (2022–2023) — Trustee & Executive Officio
- Former: Ross T. Thomas (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: William E. Carter (2020–2022) — Vice Chair
- Former: Constance Waite (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Cyndy Alaimo (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Denise Lowit (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Eric D. Smith (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Erin Garvey (2020–2021) — Vice President Development & Secretary
- Former: John E. Scott Jr. (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Robert W. Tucker Jr. (2020–2021) — Executive Officio
- Former: Lawrence J. Martin (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Paula F. Newcomb (2020) — Chair
- Former: Walter Maeder (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge Foundation
How much does Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge Foundation give each year?
Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge Foundation gave $76K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $69K across 1 grant.
How large is Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge Foundation?
Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge Foundation reported $28.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.9M.
Where does Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge Foundation operate?
Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge Foundation has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge Foundation's EIN?
Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1882970. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 2, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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