Kip Kephart Foundation
EIN 541890463Total Given 2017–2025
$222K
113 grants · $25K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$750
typical micro grants · $350–$2K
grant size
42%
supporter · 22/53 multi-year
repeat
$389K
Assets (2025)
53
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
STEVE RULA
Phone
(804) 354-9955
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
SUBMIT REQUEST IN WRITING
Restrictions
NONE
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $38K | $1.3M | $368K | 19 |
| 2018 | $37K | $1.6M | $266K | 20 |
| 2019 | $37K | $1.6M | $71K | 17 |
| 2020 | $42K | $1.6M | $73K | 28 |
| 2021 | $19K | $1.6M | $84K | 10 |
| 2024 | $29K | $958K | $184 | 9 |
| 2025 | $21K | $389K | $532 | 10 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 113 grants on record
Minimum
$10
25th Pctl
$350
Median
$750
Average
$2K
75th Pctl
$2K
Maximum
$14K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
SR
Steve Rula Jr
6 yrs
President
Leadership
GH
Geraldine Hall
6 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
NK
Neil S Kessler
6 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
SR
Steve Rula Jr
6 yrs
President
Leadership
GH
Geraldine Hall
6 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
NK
Neil S Kessler
6 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
SR
Steve Rula Jr
6 yrs
President
Leadership
GH
Geraldine Hall
6 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
NK
Neil S Kessler
6 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
SR
Steve Rula Jr
6 yrs
President
Leadership
GH
Geraldine Hall
6 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
NK
Neil S Kessler
6 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
SR
Steve Rula Jr
6 yrs
President
Leadership
GH
Geraldine Hall
6 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
NK
Neil S Kessler
6 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
SR
Steve Rula Jr
6 yrs
President
Leadership
GH
Geraldine Hall
6 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
NK
Neil S Kessler
6 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
Grants Awarded (113 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | New Kent, VA | $14,306 | DONATIONS | 2024 |
| Surry County Schools | Surry, VA | $10,500 | EDUCATIONAL | 2019 |
| Surry County Schools | Surry, VA | $9,901 | EDUCATIONAL | 2020 |
| Surry County Schools | Surry, VA | $8,652 | EDUCATIONAL | 2017 |
| Virginia Historical Society | Richmond, VA | $7,500 | DONATION | 2025 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Richmond, VA | $7,392 | CHARITABLE | 2020 |
| Surry County Schools | Surry, VA | $7,260 | EDUCATIONAL | 2018 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Richmond, VA | $5,325 | CHARITABLE | 2017 |
| Valentine Richmond History Center | Richmond, VA | $5,250 | CHARITABLE | 2019 |
| Valentine Richmond History Center | Richmond, VA | $5,250 | CHARITABLE | 2017 |
| Valentine Richmond History Center | Richmond, VA | $5,250 | CHARITABLE | 2018 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Richmond, VA | $5,200 | CHARITABLE | 2019 |
| Vcu | Richmond, VA | $5,200 | DONATIONS | 2025 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Richmond, VA | $5,200 | CHARITABLE | 2018 |
| Vcu | Richmond, VA | $5,160 | DONATION | 2024 |
| Vcu | Richmond, VA | $5,000 | DONATION | 2021 |
| Virginia Historical Society | Richmond, VA | $4,750 | CHARITABLE | 2020 |
| Virginia Historical Society | Richmond, VA | $4,750 | CHARITABLE | 2021 |
| Virginia Historical Society | Richmond, VA | $4,500 | CHARITABLE | 2019 |
| Virginia Historical Society | Richmond, VA | $4,500 | CHARITABLE | 2018 |
| Heritage Library | New Kent, VA | $3,386 | CHARITABLE | 2017 |
| Children'S Hospital of Richmond at Vcu | Richmond, VA | $3,348 | CHARITABLE | 2020 |
| Richmond Ballet | Richmond, VA | $3,017 | CHARITABLE | 2017 |
| Richmond Ballet | Richmond, VA | $3,017 | CHARITABLE | 2018 |
| Richmond Ballet | Richmond, VA | $3,000 | CHARITABLE | 2019 |