The Home Office Giving Program Grant
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- Support underserved youth and/or adults in the counties of Chesterfield, Goochland, Henrico, or the city of Richmond
Geography
- Show a demonstrable need based upon the (a) demand for the program or (b) population served by the program
Other requirements
- 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:
- Promote education & workforce success, health & wellness or resilient communities; and
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: The Carmax Foundation is unable to support:
- Not eligible: Requests for the donation of vehicles
- Not eligible: Business ventures or requests for loan or debt retirements
- Not eligible: 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.
- Not eligible: Organizations that conflict with the CarMax Auto Superstores, Inc., mission, goals, programs, or products
- Not eligible: Fraternal, athletic, or social clubs
- Not eligible: Labor and political organizations or campaigns
- Not eligible: Requests for capital campaigns, endowments, event sponsorships, or scholarships
- Not eligible: Organizations categorized by the IRS as a church, convention, or association of churches
Overview
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.
Our Communities
Between CarMax and The CarMax Foundation, we have invested over $65 million to date in causes important to our associates.
Eligibility
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
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
Past recipients of this program
Recent awards under this program (from Carmax Foundation's IRS filings)
Richmond Public Schools Education F
Richmond, VA · 2022
$85K
Richmond, VA · 2022
$50K
Communities in Schools of Richmond
Richmond, VA · 2022
$50K
Richmond, VA · 2022
$45K
Glen Allen, VA · 2022
$35K
54 grants in Carmax Foundation's 2021–2022 filings reference “Home Office Giving Program Grant” in their stated purpose. Amounts and places as reported by the funder.
What Carmax Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2026
- Grants in 2026
- 6
- Total given
- $4.84M
- Median grant
- $285K
- Range
- $9,140–$3.4M
- By dollars: Delaware 70%, District of Columbia 17%, Georgia 11%. Top recipient cities: Newark, DE; Washington, DC; Atlanta, GA.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
American Online Giving Foundation · Newark, DE
Donations disbursed to qualified 501c3 nonprofits reflecting as part of employee…
$3.4M
Kaboom · Washington, DC
Building playgrounds in underserved communities
$840K
Points of Light · Atlanta, GA
Connect carmax associates to volunteer opportunities
$521K
Emergency Assistance Foundation · West Palm Beach, FL
To help employees who are facing financial hardship
$50K
Junior Achievement of Georgia · Atlanda, GA
Support programs that drive financial literacy
$25K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Education
- Workforce development
- Community development
- Nonprofits
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