Private foundation · EIN 54-1451569 · Norfolk, Virginia

The Batten 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $11M total, median $1.0M. 83% of grants stayed in Virginia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
6
$11M
Median grant
$1.0M
Stays in VA
83%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$25M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
William & MaryWilliamsburg, VAFor general charitable purposes.$6.3M
Colonial Williamsburg FoundationWilliamsburg, VAFor general charitable purposes.$2.5M
Environmental Defense FundNew York, NYFor general charitable purposes.$1.0M
RareArlington, VAFor general charitable purposes.$1.0M
Sentara FoundationNorfolk, VAFor general charitable purposes.$200K
Urban League of Hampton RoadsNorfolk, VAFor general charitable purposes.$10K

By state: Virginia 5 · New York 1

About this foundation

The Batten Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Norfolk, Virginia, administered in care of Janet Batten, tax-exempt since 1988. 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 The Batten Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 The Batten Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $11M across 6 grants, a median of $1.0M.

Where does The Batten Foundation give?

Virginia (5 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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