The Landmark Foundation
Invitation OnlyNorfolk, Virginia · EIN 54-6038902 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$8.2M
Organizations funded39
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$98M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $30,000 and $200,000.
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
5% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access College Foundation | Norfolk, VA | Educational programs | $1,750,000 |
| Norfolk State University | Norfolk, VA | Educational grants | $1,000,000 |
| Next Step to Success | Norfolk, VA | Human services | $750,000 |
| William a Hunton YMCA | Norfolk, VA | Human services | $750,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Virginia | Virginia Beach, VA | Human services | $500,000 |
| Mercy Chefs | Portsmouth, VA | Human services | $500,000 |
| United Way of South Hampton Roads | Norfolk, VA | Human services | $450,000 |
| Chesapeake Health Department | Chesapeake, VA | Human services | $300,000 |
| Virginia Beach Department of Public Health | Virginia Beach, VA | Human services | $300,000 |
| Virginia Wesleyan University | Virginia Beach, VA | Educational grants | $200,000 |
| Hampton Roads Community Foundation | Norfolk, VA | Human services | $200,000 |
| Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters | Norfolk, VA | Human services | $175,000 |
| An Achievable Dream Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach, VA | Educational programs | $100,000 |
| Hampton Roads Economic Development Alliance | Norfolk, VA | Human services | $100,000 |
| Joy Ministries | Virginia Beach, VA | Human services | $100,000 |
| Tidewater Community College Educational Foundation | Norfolk, VA | Educational grants | $100,000 |
| Tidewater Friends of Foster Care | Norfolk, VA | Human services | $100,000 |
| Urban League of Hampton Roads | Norfolk, VA | Human services | $75,000 |
| Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges | Richmond, VA | Educational programs | $65,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Hampton Roads | Portsmouth, VA | Human services | $50,000 |
| Forkids Inc | Norfolk, VA | Human services | $50,000 |
| Hampton Roads Executive Roundtable | Norfolk, VA | Human services | $50,000 |
| Horizons Hampton Roads | Norfolk, VA | Educational programs | $50,000 |
| Judeo - Christian Outreach Center | Virginia Beach, VA | Human services | $50,000 |
| Samaritan House | Virginia Beach, VA | Human services | $50,000 |
| The Up Center | Norfolk, VA | Human services | $50,000 |
| Union Mission Ministries | Norfolk, VA | Human services | $50,000 |
| Pathway to Promise | Alexandria, VA | Human services | $50,000 |
| Urban Renewal Center | Norfolk, VA | Arts & museums | $50,000 |
| Together We Can Foundation | Virginia Beach, VA | Human services | $30,000 |
| All District Reads | Norfolk, VA | Educational programs | $25,000 |
| Evms Foundation | Norfolk, VA | Educational programs | $25,000 |
| Girls on the Run | Las Vegas, NV | Human services | $25,000 |
| New Vision Youth Services Inc | Chesapeake, VA | Human services | $25,000 |
| Albemarle Area United Way | Elizabeth City, NC | Human services | $10,000 |
| Civic Leadership Institute | Norfolk, VA | Human services | $5,000 |
| Nansemond River Preservation Alliance | Suffolk, VA | Conservation services | $5,000 |
| Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities | Richmond, VA | Human services | $2,500 |
| Virginia Public Access Project | Richmond, VA | Educational programs | $2,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia | Norfolk, VA | Human services | $1,500,000 |
| Next Step to Success | Norfolk, VA | Human services | $750,000 |
| William a Hunton YMCA | Norfolk, VA | Human services | $750,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,169,500 | 42 |
| 2023 | $8,993,500 | 43 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 25, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522379349100127
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-6038902
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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