The River Ellis Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$206K
Foundation funders
15
Grants recorded
42
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds The River Ellis Foundation?
The River Ellis Foundation is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by The Windward Foundation ($43K), Hampton Roads Community Foundation ($31K), JMS Charitable Foundation ($26K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $206K in grants to The River Ellis Foundation between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Windward Foundation | $43,000 | 3 | 2020–2025 |
| Hampton Roads Community Foundation | $31,210 | 4 | 2019–2025 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Carrie S Camp Foundation Inc | $4,500 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| 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 $54K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $54K.
What grants has The River Ellis Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Windward Foundation | ADVANCING CHARITABLE CAUSES | $28,000 |
| 2025 | Hampton Roads Community Foundation | FAMILY CHILD WEL | $16,710 |
| 2025 | JW & Ethel I Woodruff Foundation Inc | ASSISTANCE FOR HAMPTON ROADS COMMUNITY MEMBERS | $3,000 |
| 2025 | Carrie S Camp Foundation Inc | POVERTY OUTREACH | $2,500 |
| 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 | The Windward Foundation | ADVANCING CHARITABLE CAUSES | $10,000 |
| 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 | Carrie S Camp Foundation Inc | POVERTY OUTREACH | $2,000 |
| 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 |
Showing 30 most recent of 42 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The River Ellis Foundation?
The River Ellis Foundation is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by The Windward Foundation ($43K), Hampton Roads Community Foundation ($31K), JMS Charitable Foundation ($26K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $206K in grants to The River Ellis Foundation between 2019–2025.
Who is The River Ellis Foundation's largest funder?
The Windward Foundation is the largest recorded funder of The River Ellis Foundation, with $43K across 3 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has The River Ellis Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $206K in grants to The River Ellis Foundation across 42 grants from 15 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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