Wilbur Moreland Havens Charitable
Wilbur Moreland Havens Charitable is a private foundation based in Richmond, Virginia. In 2025, it awarded 38 grants totaling $497,000, primarily to Virginia organizations.
Wilbur Moreland Havens Charitable at a glance
In short: Wilbur Moreland Havens Charitable gave $497K across 38 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Virginia. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $497,000
- -5.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 38
- +22.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,079
- -23.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $3,177,668
- -5.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (3 of 38, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (96% 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 Wilbur Moreland Havens Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1900 One James Center 901 E Cary St, Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: (804) 358-1150
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wilbur Moreland Havens Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Anna Julia Cooper School ($25K). Together the top 10 received $190K.
Grant Size Distribution
164 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 162 grants of 164 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia and 4% to recipients in Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Wilbur Moreland Havens Charitable open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 38 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 3% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% 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 $457K (2023) to $527K (2024). In 2025 it made 38 grants totaling $497K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anna Julia Cooper School Richmond, VA | Education | $25,000 |
| Elijah House Academy Richmond, VA | Educaiton | $25,000 |
| Cristo Rey Richmond High School Richmond, VA | Education | $20,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation Annapolis, MD | Environment | $20,000 |
| Better Housing Coalition Richmond, VA | Social Mission | $20,000 |
| The Faison Center Richmond, VA | Education | $20,000 |
| American Civil War Museum Richmond, VA | History | $15,000 |
| Communities in Schools Richmond, VA | Education | $15,000 |
| Maymont Foundation Richmond, VA | Education | $15,000 |
| Jacob's Ladder Urbanna, VA | Social Mission | $15,000 |
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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 | $3,177,668 | $318,877 | $507,487 | $497,000 | 38 | $497,000 | $205,923 | $521,176 |
| 2024 | $3,373,984 | $194,406 | $537,677 | $527,000 | 31 | $527,000 | $211,273 | $411,238 |
| 2023 | $3,717,255 | $205,016 | $466,873 | $456,500 | 36 | $456,500 | $197,180 | $420,786 |
| 2022 | $3,979,112 | $178,311 | $470,917 | $471,500 | 27 | $456,500 | $177,737 | $470,024 |
| 2021 | $4,271,718 | $174,257 | $527,822 | $481,500 | 32 | — | $135,822 | $437,713 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wilbur Moreland Havens Charitable reported a distributable amount of $521K 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 support for education, housing, environmental work, history, and social services. For example, Anna Julia Cooper School says it provides full-tuition scholarships to K–8 students, primarily in Richmond’s East End; Better Housing Coalition says it develops affordable housing in the Richmond metropolitan area; and Chesapeake Bay Foundation says its mission is to save the Bay.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 38 grants totaling $497,000. Awards ranged from $2,000 to $25,000, with a median grant of $15,000.
Among the larger 2025 grants were $25,000 each to Anna Julia Cooper School and Elijah House Academy, and $20,000 each to Cristo Rey Richmond High School, Better Housing Coalition, The Faison Center, and Chesapeake Bay Foundation. Elijah House Academy describes its work as providing a Christ-centered education to children in Richmond; The Faison Center says it supports children and adults with autism and related challenges through evidence-based practices.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Charles K Fox as president and W F Seymour as secretary.
Wilbur Moreland Havens Charitable is led by Charles K. Fox, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charles K. Fox
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
W. F. Seymour
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Wilbur Moreland Havens Charitable
How much does Wilbur Moreland Havens Charitable give each year?
Wilbur Moreland Havens Charitable gave $497K across 38 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $527K across 31 grants.
What is Wilbur Moreland Havens Charitable's typical grant size?
Wilbur Moreland Havens Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $13,079, across 38 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Wilbur Moreland Havens Charitable that year got $15K on average.
Where does Wilbur Moreland Havens Charitable give grants?
Wilbur Moreland Havens Charitable gives mostly in Virginia: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, VA (31 grants) and Goochland, VA (3 grants).
Does Wilbur Moreland Havens Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 11% of Wilbur Moreland Havens Charitable's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 38) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Education" (13 grants), "Social Mission" (6 grants) and "Health" (6 grants).
Who are Wilbur Moreland Havens Charitable's largest grantees?
Wilbur Moreland Havens Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Anna Julia Cooper School ($25,000), Elijah House Academy ($25,000) and Cristo Rey Richmond High School ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Wilbur Moreland Havens Charitable?
Wilbur Moreland Havens Charitable reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $497K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $521K (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 Wilbur Moreland Havens Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for education, housing, environmental work, history, and social services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wilbur Moreland Havens Charitable?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Wilbur Moreland Havens Charitable's EIN?
Wilbur Moreland Havens Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0402777. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Wilbur Moreland Havens Charitable accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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