Private foundation · EIN 27-2314439 · Richmond, Virginia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Honey 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: 48 grants paid, $3.1M total, median $5,000. 83% of grants stayed in Virginia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
48
$3.1M
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in VA
83%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Richmond Christian FoundationGlen Allen, VAOperations$2.2M
Greater Richmond Aquatics PartnershipNorth Chesterfield, VAFor new lights in arena & operations$200K
Rva Sports FoundationRichmond, VAOperations$175K
Pga Tour CharitiesGlen Allen, VAon behalf of SwimRVA$100K
The Salvation Army Central VirginiaRichmond, VAOperations$50K
United Way of Greater Richmond & PetersbuRichmond, VAOperations$45K
Scholarship AmericaDetroit, MIScholarship Awards - Ukrop's Homestyle Foods Scholarship Program$40K
Veritas SchoolRichmond, VAOperations$33K
Greater Richmond Partnership IncRichmond, VAon behalf of Threads Uniform Agency$30K
Sports BackersRichmond, VANew Headquarters & Operations$30K
First Tee of Greater RichmondRichmond, VADominion Energy Charity Classic Community Invitational$23K
Central International CollegeRichmond, VAOperations$11K
Greater Richmond Fit4kidsRichmond, VAGrowing Healthy Kids Campaign$11K
Davidson CollegeDavidson, NCMen's Soccer & Women's Field Hockey$10K
Fatherhood Foundation of VirginiaRichmond, VAFather/Child Tournament$10K
Feed MoreMerrifield, VAOperations$10K
University of Mary Washington (foundatioFredericksburg, VASoccer Complex Fund$10K
SportableRichmond, VAOperations$8,000
Lead Like JesusGreer, SC7FDF8A08D3 Encounter$5,542
Elijah House AcademyRichmond, VAOperations$5,000
Furman UniversityGreenville, SCOperations$5,000
HomeagainRichmond, VAOperations$5,000
Mechanics of FaithHenrico, VAOperations$5,000
Montreat CollegeMontreat, NCOperations$5,000
Nextup RvaRichmond, VAOperations$5,000
Richmond Region Tourism FoundationRichmond, VAfor RVA Sports Awards$5,000
Youth ImpactChesterfield, VATee Jay Woods Ministries$5,000
CharacterworksRichmond, VAOperations$2,500
Jmu FoundationHarrisonburg, VANaquin Family Scholarship Fund$2,500
Noah's ChildrenRichmond, VAOperations$2,500
Virginia Union UniversityRichmond, VALegacy Awards Gala$2,500
Leadership Metro RichmondHenrico, VAOperations$1,200
Anna Julia Cooper SchoolRichmond, VAOperations$1,000
Baking Memories 4 Kids (susan Health)Winter Garden, FLOperations$1,000
Crossover Heathcare MinistryHenrico, VAOperations$1,000
Friends of Bellemeade ParkRichmond, VAOperations$1,000
Paul Anderson Youth Home IncVidalia, GAOperations$1,000
Richmond Christian Leadership InitiativeRichmond, VAOperations$1,000
Rise Richmond (formerly Chat)Richmond, VAOperations$1,000
St Andrew's SchoolRichmond, VAOperations$1,000
Cristo Rey Richmond High SchoolRichmond, VAOperations$500
Global Youth Leadership AcademyLittleton, COOperations$500
Greater Richmond Children's ChoirRichmond, VAOperations$500
Hardwired GlobalNorth Chesterfield, VAOperations$500
Mission GaitRichmond, VAOperations$500
Pregnancy Resource Ctr of Metro RichmondRichmond, VAOperations$500
The New Community SchoolRichmond, VAOperations$500
Virginia VoiceRichmond, VAOperations$500

By state: Virginia 40 · Michigan 1 · North Carolina 2 · South Carolina 2 · Florida 1 · Georgia 1

About this foundation

Honey Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Richmond, Virginia, administered in care of Robert S Ukrop, tax-exempt since 2011. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Honey 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 Honey Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $3.1M across 48 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Honey Foundation give?

Virginia (40 grants), Michigan (1 grants), North Carolina (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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