Herndon Foundation
EIN 546060809Total Given 2017–2024
$33.9M
791 grants · $4.2M avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$20K
typical small grants · $10K–$25K
grant size
57%
supporter · 165/290 multi-year
repeat
$121.8M
Assets (2024)
290
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
HERNDON FOUNDATION
Phone
(804) 560-4119
Deadlines
AUGUST 1ST
How to Apply
VISIT HERNDONFDN.ORG
Restrictions
THE FOUNDATION AWARDS GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS WHICH ARE TAX-EXEMPT UNDER IRS SECTION 501(C)(3) AND ARE NOT PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS AS DESCRIBED UNDER SECTION 509(A). QUALIFIED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ARE ELIGIBLE FOR SUPPORT; HOWEVER, MAJOR PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO AGENCIES IN THE RICHMOND METROPOLITAN REGION. THE FOUNDATION REQUIRES ALL PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS TO HAVE A CURRENT PORTRAIT ON CONNECTVA.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $4.1M | $99.2M | $3.4M | 1 |
| 2018 | $4.8M | $83.2M | $3.5M | 110 |
| 2019 | N/A | $92.7M | $3.1M | N/A |
| 2020 | $4.1M | $101.5M | $2.5M | 144 |
| 2021 | $4.2M | $125.0M | $9.1M | 118 |
| 2022 | $5.4M | $108.8M | $5.3M | 132 |
| 2023 | $5.7M | $125.9M | $22.5M | 148 |
| 2024 | $5.6M | $121.8M | $16.1M | 138 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 791 grants on record
Minimum
$250
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$20K
Average
$43K
75th Pctl
$25K
Maximum
$4.1M
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (791 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| See Attached Schedule #1 | Richmond, VA | $4,075,350 | Various Charitable Contributions | 2017 |
| Vmi Foundation | Lexington, VA | $1,000,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Vmi Foundation | Lexington, VA | $1,000,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Vmi Foundation | Lexington, VA | $1,000,000 | OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Vmi Foundation | Lexington, VA | $600,000 | OPERATING SUPPORT | 2021 |
| University of Richmond | Richmond, VA | $584,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT - STEM SCHOLARSHIP | 2020 |
| University of Richmond | Richmond, VA | $584,000 | OPERATING SUPPORT | 2021 |
| University of Richmond | Richmond, VA | $584,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| University of Richmond | Richmond, VA | $584,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 |
| University of Richmond | Richmond, VA | $584,000 | OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Science Museum of Virginia | Richmond, VA | $500,000 | PLEDGE PAYMENT | 2018 |
| Science Museum of Virginia | Richmond, VA | $500,000 | PLEDGE PAYMENT | 2018 |
| Virginia Historical Society | Richmond, VA | $500,000 | PLEDGE PAYMENT | 2018 |
| Vmi Foundation | Lexington, VA | $500,000 | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM OPERATIONS | 2018 |
| Vcu-School of Engineering | Richmond, VA | $375,000 | PLEDGE PAYMENT | 2018 |
| Vcu-School of Engineering | Richmond, VA | $375,000 | PLEDGE PAYMENT | 2018 |
| Vmi Foundation | Lexington, VA | $375,000 | OPERATING SUPPORT | 2020 |
| Vcu School of Engineering Foundation | Richmond, VA | $350,000 | SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT | 2020 |
| Vcu School of Engineering Foundation | Richmond, VA | $350,000 | OPERATING SUPPORT | 2021 |
| Vmi Foundation | Lexington, VA | $317,025 | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM OPERATIONS | 2018 |
| Virginia Museum of History | Richmond, VA | $300,000 | OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Virginia Museum of History | Richmond, VA | $250,000 | OPERATING SUPPORT | 2021 |
| Virginia Museum of History and Culture | Richmond, VA | $250,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Virginia Museum of History and Culture | Richmond, VA | $250,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College Educational Foundation | Richmond, VA | $200,000 | BIOTECHNOLOGY LAB FIT OUT | 2023 |