The River Ellis Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$147K
Foundation funders
14
Grants recorded
37
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds The River Ellis Foundation?
The River Ellis Foundation is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by JMS Charitable Foundation ($26K), United Way of South Hampton Roads ($25K), Sentara Health ($20K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $147K in grants to The River Ellis Foundation between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| JMS Charitable Foundation | $26,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| United Way of South Hampton Roads | $25,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Sentara Health | $20,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Timothy and Lisa Robertson Foundation | $17,500 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| Hampton Roads Community Foundation | $14,500 | 3 | 2019–2024 |
| Begin Again Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Hansen Family Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| J&A Racing Foundation Inc | $7,500 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| JW & Ethel I Woodruff Foundation Inc | $6,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Windward Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| John and Mary Camp Foundation | $2,960 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Sterzing Charitable Trust | $1,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Klimkiewicz Family Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| American Express Foundation | $216 | 9 | 2021–2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2019) to $38K (2021). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $7K.
What grants has The River Ellis Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | JW & Ethel I Woodruff Foundation Inc | ASSISTANCE FOR HAMPTON ROADS COMMUNITY MEMBERS | $3,000 |
| 2025 | J&A Racing Foundation Inc | Provide a varied scope of financial assistance to those in the Hampton Roads community who have encountered an unexpected hardship and need assistance | $2,500 |
| 2025 | Sterzing Charitable Trust | General Fund | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Sentara Health | 2023 SUNSET LUAU | $12,500 |
| 2024 | Hampton Roads Community Foundation | FAMILY CHILD WEL | $8,500 |
| 2024 | JW & Ethel I Woodruff Foundation Inc | ASSISTANCE FOR HAMPTON ROADS COMMUNITY MEMBERS | $3,000 |
| 2024 | JMS Charitable Foundation | PEOPLE IN NEED | $3,000 |
| 2024 | J&A Racing Foundation Inc | Shamrock 2024 | $2,500 |
| 2024 | John and Mary Camp Foundation | General | $480 |
| 2024 | American Express Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $6 |
| 2023 | Begin Again Foundation | — | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Sentara Health | 2023 SUNSET LUAU | $7,500 |
| 2023 | Timothy and Lisa Robertson Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION. | $5,000 |
| 2023 | J&A Racing Foundation Inc | Shamrock 2023 | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Klimkiewicz Family Foundation | FURTHER DONEE'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE. | $1,000 |
| 2023 | JMS Charitable Foundation | PEOPLE IN NEED | $1,000 |
| 2023 | John and Mary Camp Foundation | GENERAL | $480 |
| 2023 | American Express Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $36 |
| 2023 | American Express Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30 |
| 2023 | American Express Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $6 |
| 2022 | Timothy and Lisa Robertson Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION. | $10,000 |
| 2022 | United Way of South Hampton Roads | GRANTS AWARDED | $10,000 |
| 2022 | JMS Charitable Foundation | PEOPLE IN NEED | $2,000 |
| 2022 | John and Mary Camp Foundation | GENERAL | $2,000 |
| 2022 | American Express Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $36 |
| 2022 | American Express Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30 |
| 2022 | American Express Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $6 |
| 2021 | United Way of South Hampton Roads | GRANTS AWARDED | $15,000 |
| 2021 | Hansen Family Foundation | FURTHER DONEE'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2021 | JMS Charitable Foundation | PEOPLE IN NEED | $10,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 37 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The River Ellis Foundation?
The River Ellis Foundation is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by JMS Charitable Foundation ($26K), United Way of South Hampton Roads ($25K), Sentara Health ($20K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $147K in grants to The River Ellis Foundation between 2019–2025.
Who is The River Ellis Foundation's largest funder?
JMS Charitable Foundation is the largest recorded funder of The River Ellis Foundation, with $26K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has The River Ellis Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $147K in grants to The River Ellis Foundation across 37 grants from 14 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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