The Union Mission
Norfolk, VA ·EIN 54-0506427 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
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Who funds The Union Mission?
The Union Mission is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by Ernest L Ruth E and Frances E Fentress ($1.8M), The Agena Foundation Inc ($324K), Damuth Family Foundation ($235K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.9M in grants to The Union Mission between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest L Ruth E and Frances E Fentress | $1,820,508 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Agena Foundation Inc | $323,500 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Damuth Family Foundation | $235,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Sentara Health | $160,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Kenneth a Hall and Patricia a Hall | $155,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Lions Club of Norfolk Foundation | $40,000 | 4 | 2023–2024 |
| Shearwater Foundation Inc | $40,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Tua Mildred a Brady Charitable | $25,604 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Mrw Foundation Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| E C Wareheim Foundation | $20,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Langley for Families - | $20,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $10,427 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation | $10,000 | 2 | 2020–2024 |
| The Thomas E Hall Foundation | $5,127 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Harris Trust | $3,500 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Robertshaw Charitable Foundation | $3,250 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Clark Nexsen Foundation Inc | $2,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | $850 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Verizon Foundation | $466 | 9 | 2020–2023 |
What grants has The Union Mission received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Tua Mildred a Brady Charitable | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $4,974 |
| 2024 | Ernest L Ruth E and Frances E Fentress | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $393,328 |
| 2024 | Damuth Family Foundation | CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Kenneth a Hall and Patricia a Hall | TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT. | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Agena Foundation Inc | SHELTER, FOOD & RECOVERY PROGRAM | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Mrw Foundation Inc | AID TO THE POOR | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Lions Club of Norfolk Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Shearwater Foundation Inc | TO SUPPORT TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Lions Club of Norfolk Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation | EMERGENCY SHELTER PROGRAM | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Tua Mildred a Brady Charitable | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $3,819 |
| 2024 | The Harris Trust | FURTHER DONEE'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $2,000 |
| 2024 | The Thomas E Hall Foundation | UNCONDITIONAL | $1,130 |
| 2024 | The Pfizer Foundation Inc | MATCHING GIFTS | $250 |
| 2023 | Ernest L Ruth E and Frances E Fentress | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $393,328 |
| 2023 | Damuth Family Foundation | CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Kenneth a Hall and Patricia a Hall | TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT. | $50,000 |
| 2023 | The Agena Foundation Inc | SHELTER, FOOD & RECOVERY PROGRAM | $22,500 |
| 2023 | Lions Club of Norfolk Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Lions Club of Norfolk Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Shearwater Foundation Inc | TO SUPPORT TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $5,250 |
| 2023 | Tua Mildred a Brady Charitable | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $4,003 |
| 2023 | Robertshaw Charitable Foundation | 2022 GRANT TO PURCHASE EIGHT BIKES & STORAGE SHED | $3,250 |
| 2023 | The Harris Trust | FURTHER DONEE'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $1,500 |
| 2023 | The Thomas E Hall Foundation | UNCONDITIONAL | $1,077 |
| 2023 | The Pfizer Foundation Inc | MATCHING GIFTS | $100 |
| 2023 | Verizon Foundation | OTHER CIVIC / COMMUNITY | $52 |
| 2023 | Verizon Foundation | OTHER CIVIC / COMMUNITY | $50 |
| 2022 | Ernest L Ruth E and Frances E Fentress | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $585,485 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Union Mission?
The Union Mission is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by Ernest L Ruth E and Frances E Fentress ($1.8M), The Agena Foundation Inc ($324K), Damuth Family Foundation ($235K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.9M in grants to The Union Mission between 2019–2025.
Who is The Union Mission's largest funder?
Ernest L Ruth E and Frances E Fentress is the largest recorded funder of The Union Mission, with $1.8M across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has The Union Mission received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.9M in grants to The Union Mission across 65 grants from 19 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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