Private foundation · EIN 02-0729969 · Norfolk, Virginia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Lafayette River Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $1.9M total, median $105K. 100% of grants stayed in Virginia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$1.9M
Median grant
$105K
Stays in VA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$13M

Grants paid in 2025

7 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Virginia Arts FestivalNorfolk, VAVarious programs$975K
Virginia OperaNorfolk, VAVarious programs$350K
Old Dominion University Museum FoundationNorfolk, VAVarious programs$200K
Arts AllianceNorfolk, VAVarious programs$105K
Virginia Museum of Contemporary ArtVirginia Beach, VAVarious programs$102K
Whro Public MediaNorfolk, VAVarious programs$100K
Virginia SymphonyNorfolk, VAVarious programs$100K

About this foundation

Lafayette River Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Norfolk, Virginia, administered in care of L Webb & E Grandy, tax-exempt since 2004. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Lafayette River Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Lafayette River Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.9M across 7 grants, a median of $105K.

Where does Lafayette River Foundation give?

Virginia (7 grants), per its latest filing.

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