Private foundation · EIN 62-1668519 · Richmond, Virginia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Commonwealth Foundation IV

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: 1 grants paid, $1.6M total, median $1.6M. 100% of grants stayed in Virginia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$1.6M
Median grant
$1.6M
Stays in VA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$36M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Commonwealth FoundationsRichmond, VATo fund the charitable purposes of the foundation$1.6M

About this foundation

Commonwealth Foundation IV is a private grantmaking foundation in Richmond, Virginia, administered in care of Theodore L Chandler Jr, tax-exempt since 1997. 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 Commonwealth Foundation IV 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 Commonwealth Foundation IV give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.6M across 1 grants, a median of $1.6M.

Where does Commonwealth Foundation IV give?

Virginia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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