Kva Foundation
Historical FunderLynchburg, Virginia · EIN 54-1838819 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $1,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | KENT VAN ALLEN JR |
|---|---|
| Address | 1202 PEBBLETON LANE, LYNCHBURG VA 24503 |
| Phone | 4343847351 |
| Form and materials | NO STIPULATIONS |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
25% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynchburg Grows | Lynchburg, VA | Environmental | $11,000 |
| Hollins University | Roanoke, VA | Educational | $10,000 |
| St John's Episcopal Church | Lynchburg, VA | Religious | $8,200 |
| James River Day School | Lynchburg, VA | Educational | $6,000 |
| Poplar Forest | Forest, VA | Preservation | $5,000 |
| Radio Iq and Wvtf | Roanoke, VA | Educational | $2,000 |
| United Way of Lynchburg | Lynchburg, VA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Miriam's House | Lynchburg, VA | Charitable | $1,100 |
| Elizabeth's Early Learning Center | Lynchburg, VA | Educational | $1,000 |
| Lnterfaith Outreach Assoc | Lynchburg, VA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Lynchburg Daily Bread | Lynchburg, VA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Mclaren Hospital | Petoskey, MI | Medical | $1,000 |
| Parkview Community Mission | Lynchburg, VA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood South Atlantic | Raleigh, NC | Educational | $1,000 |
| St James Episcopal Church | Cheboygan, MI | Religious | $1,000 |
| Va Ctr for Incl Comm | Richmond, VA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Women's Resource Center of N Ml | Petoskey, MI | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Five Hundred Year Forest Fd | Charlottesville, VA | Environmental | $750 |
| Boonsboro Fire Dept | Lynchburg, VA | Rescue | $500 |
| Lynchburg Symphony | Lynchburg, VA | Charitable | $500 |
| Repro Rising | Alexandra, VA | Charitable | $500 |
| The Trillium Collaborative | Lynchburg, VA | Charitable | $500 |
| Camp Kum-Ba-Yah | Lynchburg, VA | Charitable | $250 |
| Garden Club of Virginia | Richmond, VA | Horticultural | $250 |
| Mary Bethune Academy | Lynchburg, VA | Charitable | $250 |
| Opera on the James | Lynchburg, VA | Cultural | $250 |
| Women for Women | Central Islip, NY | Charitable | $150 |
| American Horticultural Society | Merrifield, VA | Environmental | $100 |
| Awareness Garden | Lynchburg, VA | Environmental | $100 |
| City Cemetery | Lynchburg, VA | Historical | $100 |
| Drew University | Madison, NJ | Educational | $100 |
| Lynchburg Garden Club | Lynchburg, VA | Horticultural | $100 |
| Monticello | Charlottesville, VA | Historical | $100 |
| Now | Washington, DC | Charitable | $100 |
| One Community One Voice | Lynchburg, VA | Charitable | $100 |
| Southern Garden History Society | Winstonsalem, NC | Educational | $100 |
| Wilton | Richmond, VA | Historical | $100 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | Environmental | $100 |
| Xerces Society | Washington, DC | Environmental | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $59,400 | 39 |
| 2024 | $63,992 | 39 |
| 2023 | $69,706 | 46 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621219349102167
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-1838819
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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