The Home Office Giving Program Grant

The Home Office Giving Program Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Carmax Foundation
Last Updated: September 03, 2025

Summary

The Home Office Giving Program by the CarMax Foundation supports nonprofits in the Greater Richmond, Virginia area, focusing on education, health, and community resilience. With over $65 million invested in local causes, the program aims to uplift underserved youth and adults through initiatives in workforce readiness, health education, and neighborhood revitalization. This commitment reflects CarMax's dedication to fostering thriving communities and empowering individuals, ensuring a brighter future for families in the region.

Overview

Who We Are At CarMax, our commitment to innovation and iconic customer experiences have made us the nation’s largest retailer of used cars. As the original disruptor of the automotive industry, our “no-haggle” prices transformed car buying and selling from a stressful, dreaded event into the honest, straightforward experience all people deserve. We’ve been raising the bar on customer  experiences ever since. Our Communities We invest both time and resources where we live and work, not only because it’s the right thing to do, but also because we are passionate about helping our communities thrive. Between CarMax and The CarMax Foundation, we have invested over $65 million to date in causes important to our associates. The Home Office Giving Program Associates in our hometown also support many of these organizations through volunteerism and monetary donations. The Carmax Foundation supports programs in the following areas: Educational & Workforce Success Anti-bullying/character developmentCareer & workforce readinessCollege preparationCultural arts programsDropout preventionEntrepreneurshipFinancial literacyLeadership developmentLiteracy, language arts & ESLMentoring & tutoringOut-of-school time programsQuality preschool and childcareSpecial needs educationSTEMTools & resources to support learning Health & Wellness Access to food & nutrition Connected & healthy older adults Disease research & support Domestic violence assistance Emotional health Health education & prevention Physical activity Prenatal care Trauma-informed care Resilient Communities Building household income & financial stability Civic engagement & volunteerism Disaster relief & recovery Housing, shelter & homelessness Revitalizing neighborhoods Wraparound services to maintain housing & employment

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Home Office Giving Program is designed to make the Greater Richmond, Virginia area a thriving community for families to live and work.Supported Richmond Nonprofits should: Support underserved youth and/or adults in the counties of Chesterfield, Goochland, Henrico, or the city of Richmond Promote education & workforce success, health & wellness or resilient communities; and Show a demonstrable need based upon the (a) demand for the program or (b) population served by the program

Ineligibility

The Carmax Foundation is unable to support: Requests for the donation of vehicles Business ventures or requests for loan or debt retirements Organizations that limit membership, employment or services based on such attributes as race, color, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, and/or citizenship. Organizations that conflict with the CarMax Auto Superstores, Inc., mission, goals, programs, or products Fraternal, athletic, or social clubs Labor and political organizations or campaigns Requests for capital campaigns, endowments, event sponsorships, or scholarships Organizations categorized by the IRS as a church, convention, or association of churches