THE HELEN G GIFFORD FOUNDATION
https://N/A
$3.7M
Total Assets (2020)
N/A
Total Giving (2020)
90
Grants on File (2019–2025)
N/A
Avg Grant Size
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Phone
7574121467
Financial Trends 2022 data appears limited (dashed line) because the IRS transitioned its e-filing system that year and only published 2 months of XML archives.
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
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| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | N/A | $3.9M | $142K | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | $3.7M | $55K | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | $4.3M | $446K | N/A |
| 2023 | $187K | $4.0M | $126K | 31 |
| 2024 | N/A | $4.3M | $123K | N/A |
| 2025 | N/A | $4.8M | $292K | N/A |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 90 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$2K
Median
$5K
Average
$6K
75th Pctl
$8K
Maximum
$38K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM A HEARST | VICE-PRESIDENT | $3K |
| MEGAN HEARST | BOARD MEMBER | $50 |
| RICHARD RIVIN | TREASURER | — |
| DEBORAH HEARST | DIRECTOR | — |
| JOSEPH HEARST | PRESIDENT | — |
| JENNIFER ROSENBERG | DIRECTOR | — |
| MEGAN PATTERSON | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT | — |
| MICHAEL E BARNEY | SECRETARY | — |
| PATRICIA M ROWLAND | DIRECTOR | — |
| DEBORAH GREGORY | BOARD MEMBER | — |
Grants Awarded (90 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED JEWISH FEDERATION OF TIDEWATER | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | $37,500 | VARIOUS PROGRAMS | 2025 |
| UJFT | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | $29,077 | EDUCATIONAL | 2024 |
| VIRGINIA ARTS FESTIVAL DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM | NORFOLK, VA | $20,000 | LITERARY | 2024 |
| VIRGINIA ARTS FESTIVAL | NORFOLK, VA | $20,000 | 2024 FESTIVAL SPONSORSHIP | 2025 |
| VIRGINIA ARTS FESTIVAL DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM | NORFOLK, VA | $20,000 | LITERARY | 2023 |
| UJFT | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | $18,500 | EDUCATIONAL | 2023 |
| VIRGINIA SYMPHONY | NORFOLK, VA | $12,000 | LITERARY | 2023 |
| VIRGINIA OPERA ASSOCIATION | NORFOLK, VA | $12,000 | LITERARY | 2023 |
| THE CHRYSLER MUSEUM INC | NORFOLK, VA | $10,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS-ARTS EDUCATION | 2025 |
| VIRGINIA STAGE COMPANY | NORFOLK, VA | $10,000 | LITERARY | 2023 |
| VIRGINIA SYMPHONY | NORFOLK, VA | $10,000 | LITERARY | 2024 |
| THE CHRYSLER MUSEUM INC | NORFOLK, VA | $10,000 | EDUCATIONAL | 2024 |
| VIRGINIA OPERA ASSOCIATION | NORFOLK, VA | $10,000 | LITERARY | 2024 |
| VIRGINIA OPERA ASSOCIATION | NORFOLK, VA | $10,000 | "A LOVING COMMUNITY" | 2025 |
| THE CHRYSLER MUSEUM INC | NORFOLK, VA | $10,000 | EDUCATIONAL | 2023 |
| VIRGINIA SYMPHONY | NORFOLK, VA | $10,000 | ONE NIGHT ONLY: ADRIENNE WARREN WITH THE VSO | 2025 |
| FORKIDS INC | NORFOLK, VA | $9,000 | CHARITABLE | 2024 |
| FORKIDS INC | CHESAPEAKE, VA | $9,000 | ART ELEVATES PROGRAM | 2025 |
| NORFOLK BOTANICAL GARDEN SOCIETY | NORFOLK, VA | $7,500 | EDUCATIONAL | 2024 |
| NORFOLK BOTANICAL GARDEN INC | NORFOLK, VA | $7,500 | GIFFORD FOREST FIELD STATION | 2025 |
| FORKIDS INC | NORFOLK, VA | $7,500 | CHARITABLE | 2023 |
| NORFOLK BOTANICAL GARDEN SOCIETY | NORFOLK, VA | $7,500 | EDUCATIONAL | 2023 |
| FRIENDS OF CHEVRA THELIM | PORTSMOUTH, VA | $7,500 | VARIOUS PROGRAMS | 2025 |
| HOPE HOUSE FOUNDATION | NORFOLK, VA | $7,000 | CHARITABLE | 2024 |
| HOPE HOUSE FOUNDATION | NORFOLK, VA | $7,000 | CHARITABLE | 2023 |