The Agena Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyChesapeake, Virginia · EIN 26-2882583 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2M
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$80,000
Total assets$48.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $145,000.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boys and Girls Club of Se Va | Norfolk, VA | Club prgm for youth and teens | $312,500 |
| The Salvation Army of Tidewater | Norfolk, VA | Rent assistance program | $245,000 |
| Together We Can | Virginia Beach, VA | Operations | $227,500 |
| Forkids Inc | Norfolk, VA | In support of prgm for homeless | $213,000 |
| Seton Youth Shelters | Virginia Beach, VA | Emergency family and youth shelter | $145,000 |
| Yours Ministry | Norfolk, VA | Youth mentorship | $135,000 |
| YWCA | Norfolk, VA | Domestic & sexual violence | $134,500 |
| Tidewater Youth Services Founation | Portsmouth, VA | Community based therapeutic services | $97,000 |
| Tidewater Friends of Foster Care | Norfolk, VA | Support for children in foster care | $92,300 |
| Twp-The Youth Movement | Norfolk, VA | Operations | $80,000 |
| Hope House Foundation | Norfolk, VA | Special needs housing, quality of | $65,000 |
| The Muse Writing Center | Norfolk, VA | Provides creative writing classes & | $62,500 |
| St Columbia Ecumenical | Norfolk, VA | Prescription medication prgm | $55,000 |
| Tidewater Wooden Boat Workshop | Norfolk, VA | General support | $30,000 |
| Friends of the Vb Jdrc | Virginia Beach, VA | In support of community service | $25,000 |
| Families of Autistic Children | Virginia Beach, VA | Operations | $25,000 |
| Connect With a Wish Inc | Virginia Beach, VA | Foster care | $25,000 |
| Chip | Chesapeake, VA | Operatings | $25,000 |
| Kindred Resource Network | Chesapeake, VA | Operations | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,004,300 | 19 |
| 2024 | $2,124,500 | 18 |
| 2023 | $1,320,209 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601739349100500
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-2882583
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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