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


Father of slain Norfolk journalist Sierra Jenkins works to honor her legacy - WTKR
Foundation: Hampton Roads Community Foundation

In her memory, the Virginia Press Foundation and the Hampton Roads Community Foundation established the Sierra Jenkins Scholarship...more

Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations aim to bring cultural awareness to Hampton Roads
Foundation: Hampton Roads Community Foundation

... you got to know who's here," said Charise Newsome, Hampton Roads Community Foundation Vice President of Communications and...more

Scholarship created in memory of local reporter fatally shot in Downtown Norfolk - WTKR
Foundation: Hampton Roads Community Foundation

The Virginia Press Association's charitable arm, the Virginia Press Foundation, has partnered with the Hampton Roads Community...more

Jean Canoles Bruce, 95, of Williamsburg
Foundation: Hampton Roads Community Foundation

... the Norfolk Planning Commission, the Hampton Roads Community Foundation, as a trustee of the William and Mary Endowment...more

5th Annual Black Philanthropy Month Celebration | WAVY.com
Foundation: Hampton Roads Community Foundation

Vivian Odin, Vice President of the Hampton Roads Community Foundation, tells HRS about the 5th Annual Black Philanthropy Month...more

Child care vital to thriving economy - The Suffolk News-Herald
Foundation: Early Childhood Foundation, Hampton Roads Community Foundation

At the Hampton Roads Community Foundation, we have also gained powerful insights into the business of work — both ours and...more

Bestselling author Jason Reynolds to hold book discussion at Virginia Beach library Feb. 18 - WTKR
Foundation: Hampton Roads Community Foundation

... by the Hampton Roads Community Foundation, Virginia Humanities, the Virginia Beach Library Foundation and the Friends of Virginia Beach...more

'OTU – The Healing Quilt': Norfolk-based Teens With a Purpose establishes project aiming ...
Foundation: Hampton Roads Community Foundation

The project is funded in part by Hampton Roads Community Foundation & Virginia Humanities. The schedule for the event is as...more



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