Hampton Roads Community Foundation



Founded originally as the Norfolk Foundation, the Hampton Roads Community Foundation began in 1950 with total donations of $2,350. The foundation has always had a regional focus - giving scholarships and grants across southeastern Virginia to ambitious students and essential nonprofits.

Over the past 70 years we have put more than $301 million into action through grants and scholarships, more than $19 million in 2019 alone.

Assets and Giving for Hampton Roads Community Foundation

Assets

2019 - 376,569,597
2018 - 348,857,995
2017 - 353,390,518
Domestic Grants

2019 - 19,431,268
2018 - 17,669,071


    

Recent News from Hampton Roads Community Foundation


Hampton Roads Community Health Center receives $15000 COVID-19 recovery grant
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... Roads Community Health Center has been awarded a $15,000 grant from Hampton Roads Community Foundation's COVID-19 recovery...more

Opinion: Black Philanthropy Month empowers “agents of change”
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Opinion: Black Philanthropy Month empowers “agents of change”. By Tony Brothers. For The...more

Funding for artists in need continues as the coronavirus lingers
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Locally, the Hampton Roads Community Foundation is offering grants to small and mid-sized arts nonprofits ranging from $500 to $15,000, based...more

Joint grants awarded to 34 local nonprofit organizations working on the frontlines
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(WAVY) — The Hampton Roads Community Foundation and United Way of South Hampton Roads announced on Friday they have partnered to...more

LISC taps respected Norfolk community development official to lead new Hampton Roads office ...
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She spent nine years in leadership roles at the Hampton Roads Community Foundation and helped launch the Eastern Shore of Virginia...more

Court case descendants to discuss legacy of racist laws
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... who is vice president for special projects at the Hampton Roads Community Foundation. “How can we use those cases to move forward in a way...more

Sharon Goodwyn: Put a spotlight on black philanthropy
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In August, which is recognized as Black Philanthropy Month, I reflect on their ... invest in black philanthropic leadership and to strengthen African-American ... I am proud the community foundation...more

Celebrate black philanthropy in Norfolk on Aug. 13
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The Hampton Roads Community Foundation is hosting A Celebration of Black Philanthropy at the Attucks Theatre at 5:15 p.m. Aug. 13. The event...more

Business Notes for the week of July 1
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The Hampton Roads Community Foundation, the largest grant and scholarship provider in Southeastern Virginia, has elected James A. Squires as...more

Eight local nonprofits just got some grant money for their programs
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The Workforce Foundation is among eight area nonprofits awarded $593,802 in grants. Funds came from community foundation donors'...more



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