Barbara Brunckhorst Foundation
Invitation OnlyRichmond, Virginia · EIN 86-6502564 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $100,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
28% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| VCU School of Medicine | Richmond, VA | To Fund the Liver Institute and Endow two Chairs. | $22,000,000 |
| Richmond Animal Welfare Foundation | Richmond, VA | General Purpose unless otherwise stated | $100,000 |
| VA Institute Marine Science Foundat | Gloucester Point, VA | General Purpose unless otherwise stated | $100,000 |
| Wildlife Center of Virginia | Waynesboro, VA | General Purpose unless otherwise stated | $100,000 |
| Espanola Humane | Espanola, NM | General Purpose unless otherwise stated | $90,000 |
| Environmental Law Alliance Worldwid | Eugene, OR | General Purpose unless otherwise stated | $75,000 |
| James River Association | Richmond, VA | General Purpose unless otherwise stated | $75,000 |
| REPRO-Rising Virginia Foundation | Alexandria, VA | General Purpose unless otherwise stated | $75,000 |
| Partnership Project Inc | Washington, DC | Equitable & Just Nat'l Climate Forum | $75,000 |
| Dogwood Alliance | Asheville, NC | General Purpose unless otherwise stated | $50,000 |
| Partnership for Smarter Growth | Richmond, VA | General Purpose unless otherwise stated | $50,000 |
| Virginia Conservation Network | Richmond, VA | General Purpose unless otherwise stated | $50,000 |
| American Assoc Study of Liver Disea | Alexandria, VA | General Purpose unless otherwise stated | $50,000 |
| Tramp's Rescue | Bowling Green, VA | General Purpose unless otherwise stated | $30,000 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($300,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23,220,000 | 18 |
| 2023 | $18,205,000 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512849349100801
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-6502564
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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