Private foundation · EIN 27-2409678 · Norfolk, Virginia · Religion

Jo Melchor Hackney and John H Hackney Jr 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: 14 grants paid, $198K total, median $5,000. 100% of grants stayed in Virginia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$198K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in VA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Old Dominion Athletic FoundationNorfolk, VASupport programs to ensure success of student athletes at old dominion university$75K
Evms FoundationNorfolk, VASupport the general fund$40K
UVA Health FoundationCharlottesville, VASupport uva health's mission to enhance patient care, medical & nursing education, research, and community outreach$20K
Elizabeth River FoundationNorfolk, VASupoort general fund$10K
Norfolk Botanical GardensNorfolk, VASupport the general fund$10K
Rainbow RidersHaymarket, VASupport the general fund$10K
Chesapeake United Soccer ClubChesapeake, VASupport general fund$5,000
Hurrah PlayersNorfolk, VASupport general fund$5,000
Little Theater of NorfolkNorfolk, VASupport general fund$5,000
Mercy ChefsPortsmouth, VASupport general fund$5,000
Virginia Beach Horse Show AssociationVirginia Beach, VASupport general fund$5,000
Downtown Norfolk CouncilNorfolk, VASupport general fund$5,000
FIRST Tee Hampton RoadsVirginia Beach, VASupport the general fund$3,000
FIRST Presbyterian Church NorfolkNorfolk, VASupport general fund$250

About this foundation

Jo Melchor Hackney and John H Hackney Jr Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Norfolk, Virginia, administered in care of Walter F Hamill Jr, tax-exempt since 2014. 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 Jo Melchor Hackney and John H Hackney Jr 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 Jo Melchor Hackney and John H Hackney Jr Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $198K across 14 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Jo Melchor Hackney and John H Hackney Jr Foundation give?

Virginia (14 grants), per its latest filing.

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