James River Association
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2021–2026
Total received
$18.0M
Foundation funders
83
Grants recorded
200
Years covered
2021–2026
Who funds James River Association?
James River Association is funded by 83 grantmakers, led by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation ($4.8M), Virginia Environmental Endowment ($2.6M), Robert G Cabell III and Maude Morgan ($2.1M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $18.0M in grants to James River Association between 2021–2026.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $529K (2026) to $5.0M (2022). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $529K.
What grants has James River Association received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Virginia Environmental Endowment | IMMERSIVE OUTDOOR EDUCATION PROGRAMS WITH HOPEWELL AND PETERSBURG PUBLIC SCHOOLS | $478,669 |
| 2026 | Tua August Heid by T Heid Char | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $40,000 |
| 2026 | The Bates & Margaret Chappell Foundation | PROMOTING CONSERVATION AND RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP OF NATURAL RESOURCES | $10,000 |
| 2025 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | CHESAPEAKE BAY FLOOD REMEDIATION IMPROVEMENT VA | $981,208 |
| 2025 | Virginia Environmental Endowment | RIPARIAN AND LIVING SHORELINE IMPLEMENTATION IN THE MIDDLE AND LOWER JAMES RIVER REGION. | $889,700 |
| 2025 | The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit Corporation | CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES, SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $755,000 |
| 2025 | Tua August Heid by T Heid Char | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $75,000 |
| 2025 | The Oak Hill Fund | TO SUPPORT THEIR MANY INITIATIVES TO PROTECT AND IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THE JAMES RIVER, INCLUDING: 1) ADVOCACY FOR STATE FUNDING FOR NATURAL RESOURCES AND EDUCATING NEW LAWMAKERS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF A HEALTHY JAMES RIVER; 2) ENGAGING IN POLICY AND ON-THE-GROUND PROJECTS TO PROMOTE BMPS ON FARMLAND; 3) SCALING UP COASTAL RESILIENCY WORK THROUGH THE LIVING SHORELINE COLLABORATIVE; 4) IMPLEMENTING POLICIES AND ON-THE-GROUND PROJECTS TO ADDRESS STORMWATER RUNOFF, AND OTHER WORK RELATED TO PFAS, BACTERIA POLLUTION, COAL ASH, MUSSELS, VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS, AND MIGRATORY FISH SPECIES. | $70,000 |
| 2025 | Richard S Reynolds Foundation | RIVER CENTER DECK/JAMES RIVER CENTER | $50,000 |
| 2025 | The Jackson Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSES | $35,000 |
| 2025 | Roaring Brook Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Accendra Health Foundation | The mission of the James River Association is to be the guardian of the James River. We provide a voice for theRiver and take action to promote conservation and responsible stewardship of its natural resources. | $25,000 |
| 2025 | National Park Foundation | CONNECT | $24,944 |
| 2025 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $22,550 |
| 2025 | National Arbor Day Foundation | ENCOURAGE AND FACILITATE THE ADOPTION OF LEADING-EDGE PRACTICES IN MUNICIPAL FORESTS INCLUDING INVENTORY, PLANTING, MAINTENANCE AND EDUCATION. | $22,500 |
| 2025 | American Water Charitable Foundationinc | GENERAL PURPOSE | $21,570 |
| 2025 | The LJ Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $20,000 |
| 2025 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Christian Family Foundation | ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | $15,000 |
| 2025 | The Reinhart Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSES | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Chesapeake Bay Trust | COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION | $12,615 |
| 2025 | MG Mezzanotte Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Baldwin Center for Preservation | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Robert Earll McConnell Fnd - Cash | SUPPORT FOR DAILY | $6,000 |
| 2025 | Im Dena & Chris Moore Family Fdn | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Binswanger Glass Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $3,000 |
| 2025 | The Minnie and Bernard Lane Foundation | PROTECTING & RESTORING HEALTH OF JAMES RIVER & CONNECTING COMMUNITIES | $2,000 |
| 2025 | Foster Foundation | CAMPBELL COUNTY CHILDREN / CELEBRATE JAMES | $1,500 |
| 2025 | Carneal Drew Foundation | OPERATING FUND | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Vogt Foundation | GENERAL | $1,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds James River Association?
James River Association is funded by 83 grantmakers, led by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation ($4.8M), Virginia Environmental Endowment ($2.6M), Robert G Cabell III and Maude Morgan ($2.1M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $18.0M in grants to James River Association between 2021–2026.
Who is James River Association's largest funder?
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is the largest recorded funder of James River Association, with $4.8M across 5 grants (2021–2025).
How much grant funding has James River Association received?
IRS 990 filings record $18.0M in grants to James River Association across 200 grants from 83 funders between 2021–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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