The Jo Melchor Hackney and John H Hackney Jr Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNorfolk, Virginia · EIN 27-2409678 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$198K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dominion Athletic Foundation | Norfolk, VA | Support programs to ensure success of student athletes at old dominion university | $75,000 |
| Evms Foundation | Norfolk, VA | Support the general fund | $40,000 |
| Uva Health Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | Support uva health's mission to enhance patient care, medical & nursing education, research, and community outreach | $20,000 |
| Elizabeth River Foundation | Norfolk, VA | Supoort general fund | $10,000 |
| Norfolk Botanical Gardens | Norfolk, VA | Support the general fund | $10,000 |
| Rainbow Riders | Haymarket, VA | Support the general fund | $10,000 |
| Chesapeake United Soccer Club | Chesapeake, VA | Support general fund | $5,000 |
| Hurrah Players | Norfolk, VA | Support general fund | $5,000 |
| Little Theater of Norfolk | Norfolk, VA | Support general fund | $5,000 |
| Mercy Chefs | Portsmouth, VA | Support general fund | $5,000 |
| Virginia Beach Horse Show Association | Virginia Beach, VA | Support general fund | $5,000 |
| Downtown Norfolk Council | Norfolk, VA | Support general fund | $5,000 |
| First Tee Hampton Roads | Virginia Beach, VA | Support the general fund | $3,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church Norfolk | Norfolk, VA | Support general fund | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $198,250 | 14 |
| 2024 | $262,500 | 16 |
| 2023 | $168,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641289349101624
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-2409678
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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