Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderRichmond, Virginia · EIN 47-2746460 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$16.4M
Organizations funded773
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,500 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | HUNTER A APPLEWHITE |
|---|---|
| Address | DOMINION CHARITABLE FOUNDATION -, 600 EAST CANAL STREET, RICHMOND VA 23219 |
| Phone | 8043396760 |
| N/A | |
| Form and materials | FOR GRANTS: GRANT REQUESTS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED ONLINE WWW.DOMINIONENERGY.COM/FOUNDATION. THE APPLICATION INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING: INFORMATION ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION INCLUDING A COPY OF MOST RECENT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS; THE PURPOSE AND AMOUNT OF THE GRANT REQUEST; AND ANTICIPATED RESULTS. FOR MATCHING GIFTS: MATCHING GIFT APPLICATIONS (FOR EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES) INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: NAME AND ADDRESS OF DONOR; NAME AND ADDRESS OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION; TOTAL AMOUNT OF GIFT |
| Deadlines | GRANT APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ONLINE DURING TWO ANNUAL GRANT CYCLES, SPRING AND FALL. |
| Restrictions | FOR GRANTS: GRANTS ARE LIMITED TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE: DEFINED AS TAX-EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE; WITHIN THE DOMINION OPERATING AREA; FOCUSED ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, EDUCATION, CULTURE AND ART,CIVIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, OR THE ENVIRONMENT GRANTS ARE NOT MADE TO: INDIVIDUALS; ORGANIZATIONS FOR STRICTLY RELIGIOUS PURPOSES; COURTESY ADVERTISING IN PROGRAMS, MAGAZINES, YEARBOOKS, ETC FOR MATCHING GIFTS: ONLY GIFTS FROM FULL AND PART-TIME EMPLOYEES, CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND RETIREES OF THE COMPANY ARE ELIGIBLE FOR MATCHING. ELIGIBLE ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDE DESIGNATED 501(C)(3) IN THE UNITED STATES AND/OR REGISTERED WITH THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR EDUCATION STATISTICS (NCES) |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Union University | Richmond, VA | Virginia union university dominion energy hbcu promise | $1,000,000 |
| Southern Utah University 01-65 | Cedar City, UT | Foundation distribution | $700,270 |
| Utah Symphony & Opera | Salt Lake City, UT | Distribution | $679,868 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | Newark, DE | March 2024 employee giving invoice | $550,352 |
| Utah State University | Logan, UT | Foundation distribution | $510,977 |
| Westminster University | Salt Lake City, UT | Distribution | $469,048 |
| University of Utah | Salt Lake Cty, UT | Distribution | $408,842 |
| Weber State University | Ogden, UT | Distribution | $406,481 |
| Richmond Performing Arts Alliance | Richmond, VA | Grant to support centerstage facility on grace street | $345,425 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | Newark, DE | May employee giving | $319,666 |
| Central Carolina Community Foundation | Columbia, SC | One sc fund: hurricane helene | $300,000 |
| Brigham Young University | Provo, UT | Foundation distribution | $294,662 |
| Virginia Commemorations Inc | Williamsburg, VA | Virginia american revolution 250 commemoration | $250,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | Newark, DE | June employee giving | $203,538 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | Newark, DE | November employee giving invoice | $203,315 |
| University of Utah | Salt Lake Cty, UT | Distribution - maxwell chair | $201,800 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Red cross mission support (helene response across dominion energy's southeast footprint) | $200,000 |
| Northern Virginia Science Center Foundation | Fairfax, VA | Northern virginia science center title partner sponsorship | $200,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | Newark, DE | December employee giving invoice | $182,509 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | Newark, DE | April 2024 employee giving | $143,904 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | Newark, DE | July employee giving invoice | $128,009 |
| The Salvation Army Southern Territory | Brookhaven, GA | This is hope capital campaign | $125,000 |
| The Jxn Project | Richmond, VA | The skipwith-roper homecoming | $125,000 |
| The Jxn Project | Richmond, VA | The skipwith-roper homecoming | $125,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy in Virginia | Charlottesville, VA | Transform virginias warm springs mountain preserve into a flagship for conservation across the appalachians | $125,000 |
| The Valentine Museum | Richmond, VA | The valentine moment campaign: collections, care and access | $125,000 |
| The Valentine Museum | Richmond, VA | The valentine moment campaign: collections, care and access | $125,000 |
| Virginia Ready Initiative | Alexandria, VA | Reskilling virginians for in-demand jobs | $125,000 |
| Richmond Parade Inc | Richmond, VA | Dominion energy christmas parade | $120,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | Newark, DE | October employee giving | $114,317 |
| Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Foundation | Richmond, VA | Dominion energy jazz caf at virginia museum of fine arts | $110,000 |
| Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Foundation | Richmond, VA | Dominion energy jazz caf at virginia museum of fine arts | $110,000 |
| Utah Shakespeare Festival | Cedar City, UT | Distribution | $109,479 |
| The Richmond Forum Inc | Richmond, VA | Richmond forum speech & debate initiative | $100,000 |
| Venture Richmond Inc | Richmond, VA | Richmond folk festival | $100,000 |
| Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Inc | Richmond, VA | Dominion energy gardenfest of lights | $100,000 |
| Norfolk Botanical Garden Inc | Norfolk, VA | Dominion energy garden of lights | $100,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | Newark, DE | August employee giving invoice | $91,241 |
| Ballet West | Salt Lake City, UT | Distribution | $89,561 |
| Western Governors University | Salt Lake Cty, UT | Distribution | $79,985 |
| The Black History Museum and Cultural Center Inc | Richmond, VA | A prescription for change exhibition & bhmva community collaborator/signature initiatives | $75,000 |
| Medical College of Virginia Foundation | Richmond, VA | Massey on move: expanding community impact | $75,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | Newark, DE | September employee giving | $65,083 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | Newark, DE | November employee giving invoice | $64,319 |
| Western Wyoming College Foundation | Rock Springs, WY | Distribution | $58,324 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc Bd Dba Du | Memphis, TN | Ducks unlimited south carolina lowcountry program fy25 | $50,000 |
| The Community Foundation Serving Richmond & Central Va | Richmond, VA | Economic mobility for all / regional planning | $50,000 |
| Virginia Learns | Richmond, VA | Accelerate virginia - high impact tutoring | $50,000 |
| St Andrews School | Richmond, VA | St. andrew's school | $50,000 |
| Anna Julia Cooper Episcopal School | Richmond, VA | School-Based speech therapy program for low-income students attending anna julia cooper school | $50,000 |
| Crossover Healthcare Ministry | Richmond, VA | Crossover's capital facilities improvements to expand healthcare services for low-income patients | $50,000 |
| The University of Connecticut Foundation Inc | Storrs, CT | Promesa: hispanic higher education initiative -la cumunidad intelectual | $50,000 |
| Sampson Community College Foundation | Clinton, NC | Latino student aid program (lsap) | $50,000 |
| Unc Pembroke Foundation Inc | Pembroke, NC | Readmission and retention of hispanic/latino and native american students at unc pembroke | $50,000 |
| University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez | Mayaguez, PR | Uprm & dominion energy hispanic higher education initiative (promesa) | $50,000 |
| Utah Valley University | Orem, UT | Uvu latino scientists of tomorrow summer bridge | $50,000 |
| Northern Virginia Community College Educational Foundation Inc | Annandale, VA | Inspiring the next generation of latin leaders in energy | $50,000 |
| George Mason University Foundation Inc | Fairfax, VA | Dominion energy promesa scholars: early identification program | $50,000 |
| Virginia Foundation for the Humanities | Charlottesvle, VA | Virginia humanities - festival of the book and 50th anniversary year | $50,000 |
| Virginia Zoological Society | Norfolk, VA | Edventure & exploration campus | $50,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 773 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Library of Virginia | Richmond, VA | Campaign for the library of virginia | $2,500,000 |
| Richmond Performing Arts Alliance | Richmond, VA | Dominion energy center center stage | $1,727,125 |
| Richmond Performing Arts Alliance | Richmond, VA | Dominion energy stage at altria theatre | $1,500,000 |
| Virginia Museum of History and Culture | Richmond, VA | Virgina history affiliates | $1,000,000 |
| Virginia Union University | Richmond, VA | Hcbu promisesm | $1,000,000 |
| YWCA Richmond | Richmond, VA | Housing/Sprout school | $1,000,000 |
| Employee Giving - Matching Gifts Approved in 2024 | Richmond, VA | Matching gifts grants | $587,451 |
| Virginia Commemorations Inc | Williamsburg, VA | Virginia 250 | $500,000 |
| Salvation Army | Brookhaven, GA | Center of hope campaign | $375,000 |
| Metropolitan Richmond Sports Backers | Richmond, VA | 2025 dominion energy riverrock | $350,000 |
| Promesa - Hispanic Higher Education Initiative | Richmond, VA | Energizing the future program | $350,000 |
| Feedmore | Richmond, VA | Full plates for thriving communities today | $250,000 |
| Jxn Project | Richmond, VA | Jxn haus and skipwith-roper cottage | $125,000 |
| Richmond Parade Inc | Richmond, VA | Dominion energy christmas parade | $120,000 |
| Virginia Museum of Fine Arts | Richmond, VA | Dominion energy jazz caf | $110,000 |
| Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens | Richmond, VA | Dominion energy gardenfest of lights | $100,000 |
| Norfolk Botanical Garden | Norfolk, VA | Dominion energy garden of lights | $100,000 |
| Mcv Foundaiton | Richmond, VA | Massey on the move: expanding community impact | $75,000 |
| Maymont Foundation | Richmond, VA | Dominion energy family easter | $50,000 |
| Virginia Zoological Society | Norfolk, VA | Traveling gallery exhitbt | $50,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,415,801 | 793 |
| 2023 | $19,525,146 | 1,220 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 8, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542209349100304
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-2746460
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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