The Helen G Gifford Foundation
Invitation OnlyVirginia Beach, Virginia · EIN 54-1850266 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$183K
Organizations funded30
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$4.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $7,500.
From the return
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
0% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Jewish Federation of Tidewater | Virginia Beach, VA | Various programs | $37,500 |
| Virginia Arts Festival | Norfolk, VA | 2024 festival sponsorship | $20,000 |
| Virginia Symphony | Norfolk, VA | One night only: adrienne warren with the vso | $10,000 |
| Virginia Opera Association | Norfolk, VA | "A loving community" | $10,000 |
| The Chrysler Museum Inc | Norfolk, VA | General operations-arts education | $10,000 |
| Forkids Inc | Chesapeake, VA | Art elevates program | $9,000 |
| Norfolk Botanical Garden Inc | Norfolk, VA | Gifford forest field station | $7,500 |
| Friends of Chevra Thelim | Portsmouth, VA | Various programs | $7,500 |
| Hope House Foundation | Norfolk, VA | Stockley gardens art festival | $7,000 |
| Virginia Musical Theatre Inc | Virginia Beach, VA | Vmt presents "annie" | $5,000 |
| The Hurrah Players Inc | Norfolk, VA | Reach for the stars scholarship program | $5,000 |
| Sandler Center for the Performing Arts Foundation | Virginia Beach, VA | Scf virtual academy | $5,000 |
| Richmond Ballet | Richmond, VA | Cinderella lecture demostrations in norfolk public schools | $5,000 |
| Ohef Sholom Temple | Norfolk, VA | Operating support-religious school art education | $5,000 |
| Governors Magnet School for the Arts Foundation | Norfolk, VA | Cinderella-The opera by alma deutscher | $5,000 |
| Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia | Norfolk, VA | Healthy mobile pantry | $5,000 |
| Young Audiences of Virginia Inc | Norfolk, VA | Arts for learning virginia beach initiatives | $5,000 |
| Feldman Chamber Music Society | Norfolk, VA | Operating support-six concerts | $4,000 |
| Academy of Music | Norfolk, VA | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Virginia Chorale | Norfolk, VA | Young singers project | $2,500 |
| Zeiders American Dream Theater | Virginia Beach, VA | The z fringe festival | $2,500 |
| Britepaths | Fairfax, VA | Food 4 thought at marshall road elementary | $2,000 |
| Primeplus Senior Centers | Norfolk, VA | Prime time for arts & humanities | $2,000 |
| Whro Hampton Roads Educational Telecommunications Association Inc | Norfolk, VA | Operating support | $1,500 |
| Plaza Volunteer Fire Company & Rescue Squad Inc | Virginia Beach, VA | For operation safe haven | $1,500 |
| Hebrew Academy of Tidewater | Virginia Beach, VA | One-Time grant award for 4 new violins for kindergarten-2nd grade | $1,400 |
| Vibe District Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach, VA | Year-Round public art programming | $1,000 |
| Tidewater Classical Guitar | Norfolk, VA | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Tidewater Arts Outreach | Norfolk, VA | Va. beach arts outreach programs | $1,000 |
| Symphonicity the Symphony Orchestra of Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach, VA | 2024-2025 sister cities concert season | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $182,900 | 30 |
| 2023 | $171,577 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 3, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523079349101317
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-1850266
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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