Lafayette River Foundation
Invitation OnlyNorfolk, Virginia · EIN 02-0729969 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.9M
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$105,000
Total assets$19.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100,000 and $350,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
0% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Arts Festival | Norfolk, VA | Various programs | $975,000 |
| Virginia Opera | Norfolk, VA | Various programs | $350,000 |
| Old Dominion University Museum Foundation | Norfolk, VA | Various programs | $200,000 |
| Arts Alliance | Norfolk, VA | Various programs | $105,000 |
| Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art | Virginia Beach, VA | Various programs | $101,705 |
| Whro Public Media | Norfolk, VA | Various programs | $100,000 |
| Virginia Symphony | Norfolk, VA | Various programs | $100,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,931,705 | 7 |
| 2024 | $1,400,000 | 4 |
| 2023 | $958,500 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641329349102414
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 02-0729969
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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