Williamsburg Community Health Foundation Inc
Historical FunderWilliamsburg, Virginia · EIN 54-1822359 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$6.3M
Organizations funded37
Typical grant$65,000
Total assets$155.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $250,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Deanna Van Hersh |
|---|---|
| Address | 4801 courthouse street no 200, Williamsburg VA 23188 |
| Phone | 7573450912 |
| Form and materials | WCHF APPLICATION SHOULD INCLUDE THE BOARD ROSTER, ANNUAL REPORT, IRS FORM 990 AND ANNUAL AUDIT IN ACCORDANCE WITH WCHF POLICIES, PLUS ALLOWABLE COSTS AS OUTLINED IN GRANT APPLICATION. |
| Deadlines | grant application deadlines can be found on the foundation's website. |
| Restrictions | CONDITIONS FOR GRANT AWARDS DO NOT ALLOW EXPENDITURES FOR ANNUAL APPEALS AND FUNDRAISING, ENDOWMENTS, REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS, RESTORATION OF FUNDS CUT BY GOVERNMENTS OR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, AND LOBBYING. WHF invests in organizations and programs serving residents of Greater Williamsburg, defined as the City of Williamsburg, James City County, and York County. Please note, WHF occasionally funds, by invitation, outside the service area to advance our mission. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olde Towne Medical & Dental Center | Williamsburg, VA | Chronic Care Collaborative & Basic Operating | $900,000 |
| Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools | Williamsburg, VA | School Health Initiative, Summer Food, & Running Club | $803,200 |
| Child Development Resources | Williamsburg, VA | Capital Campaign, Basic Operating, HEART, Medical Director | $738,000 |
| Lackey Clinic | Yorktown, VA | Chronic Care Collaborative | $500,000 |
| James City County | Williamsburg, VA | Child Health Initiative & Community Fitness Court | $433,500 |
| Bacon Street Youth and Family Services | Williamsburg, VA | Support for Operations | $415,000 |
| Gloucester Mathews Care Clinic | Gloucester, VA | Chronic Care Collaborative | $300,500 |
| Peninsula Agency on Aging | Newport News, VA | PAA RIDES, Noontime Meals, & PAA Williamsburg | $289,000 |
| City of Williamsburg | Williamsburg, VA | Child Health Initiative | $283,500 |
| Colonial Behavioral Health | Williamsburg, VA | Integrated Care Facilitation, Child Assessment Center | $250,000 |
| YMCA of the Virginia Peninsulas | Newport News, VA | Capital Campaign & Active Older Adults | $211,250 |
| Center for Child and Family Services Inc | Newport News, VA | The Reboot Program & Multicultural Counseling | $203,000 |
| Williamsburg Community Growers | Lightfoot, VA | Increase Our Impact | $114,912 |
| Virginia Health Care Foundation | Richmond, VA | Boost 200 Program & Medication Access Program | $97,000 |
| The College of William & Mary The Flanagan Counselor Education Clinic | Williamsburg, VA | Play to Thrive | $95,000 |
| Virginia Legacy Soccer Club | Williamsburg, VA | Virginia Legacy WJCC Recreational Soccer Program | $70,000 |
| Virginia Peninsula Foodbank | Hampton, VA | Mobile Food Pantry | $68,125 |
| Rx Partnership | Richmond, VA | Basic Operating Support | $66,000 |
| Grove Christian Outreach Center | Williamsburg, VA | Fresh Food Room, Food Pantry, & Refrigeration Units | $65,000 |
| Virginia Down Syndrome Association | Richmond, VA | Williamsburg Community Coordinator | $58,500 |
| Williamsburg Area Faith in Action | Williamsburg, VA | In-Home Services & Transportation | $57,500 |
| The Arc of Greater Williamsburg | Williamsburg, VA | Fitness Program | $37,500 |
| Williamsburg House of Mercy Inc | Williamsburg, VA | WHOM Collect or Give | $32,500 |
| Fish | Williamsburg, VA | Freezer Capacity Increase & Food Distribution | $31,520 |
| FREE Foundation For Rehabilitation Equipment & Endowment | Williamsburg, VA | F.R.E.E. of Williamsburg | $30,000 |
| Williamsburg-James City County Community Action Agency | Williamsburg, VA | Healthy Families of Greater Williamsburg (HFGW) & Food Pantry | $26,250 |
| Postpartum Support Virginia Inc | Fredericksburg, VA | Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies | $20,000 |
| HousingForward Virginia | Richmond, VA | Housing Policy Advocacy | $15,000 |
| Mental Health America of Virginia | Richmond, VA | Mental Health Advocacy | $15,000 |
| Virginia Association of Free & Charitable Clinics | Richmond, VA | Health Policy Advocacy | $15,000 |
| Virginia Health Catalyst | Glen Allen, VA | Health Policy Advocacy | $15,000 |
| Voices for Virginia's Children | Richmond, VA | Child Policy Advocacy | $15,000 |
| Colonial Court Appointed Special Advocate Program Inc | Williamsburg, VA | Healthy Eating and Active Living (HEAL) at Colonial CASA | $10,500 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Virginia Peninsula | Newport News, VA | EatSMART at the James City County Boys & Girls Club | $10,000 |
| Comfort Zone Camp | Richmond, VA | CZC Weekend Camp in Jamestown | $10,000 |
| Literacy for Life at the Rita Welsh Adult Learning Center | Williamsburg, VA | The HEAL Program | $10,000 |
| The Doorways | Richmond, VA | Support for Operations | $3,750 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| James City County | Williamsburg, VA | To support conect | $50,000 |
| Williamsburg House of Mercy Inc | Williamsburg, VA | To support the collect or give program | $32,500 |
| Community Health Solutions Inc | Glen Allen, VA | Strategy support for the Children's Behavioral Health Provider Network and Child Health Initiative. | $16,975 |
| Williamsburg-James City County Community Action Agency | Williamsburg, VA | To support healthy families of greater williamsburg (hfgw) | $11,250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,316,007 | 41 |
| 2023 | $5,373,850 | 74 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513199349100806
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-1822359
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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