VIRGINIA ENVIRONMENTAL ENDOWMENTPub 78
Pub 78
VIRGINIA ENVIRONMENTAL ENDOWMENTPub 78
Pub 78
RICHMOND, VA, US
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501(c)(4)
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EIN
54-1041973
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
VIRGINIA ENVIRONMENTAL ENDOWMENTPub 78
Pub 78
RICHMOND, VA, US
•
501(c)(4)
•
EIN
54-1041973
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•
Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
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The Virginia Environmental Endowment is a 501(c)(4) organization that focuses on funding initiatives within Virginia, having disbursed $2.6 million in grants to 94 grantees in 2025. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages in a relationship-based, invitation-only grantmaking process. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE ENDOWMENT'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THE ENVIRONMENT BY USING ITS CAPITAL, EXPERTISE, AND RESOURCES TO FUND PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS THAT ENCOURAGE ALL SECTORS TO WORK TOGETHER TO PREVENT POLLUTION, IMPROVE WATER QUALITY, RESTORE THE CHESAPEAKE BAY, CONSERVE NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY AND PUBLIC AWARENESS, AND ADDRESS EMERGING ISSUES. ALTHOUGH ACCORDED A NATIONAL SCOPE BY ITS CHARTER, THE ENDOWMENT CURRENTLY LIMITS AWARDS TO ELIGIBLE ORGANIZATIONS AND PROJECTS CONDUCTED PRIMARILY IN THE STATE OF VIRGINIA AND ALSO IN THE KANAWHA AND OHIO RIVER VALLEYS OF KENTUCKY AND WEST VIRGINIA.
Cause Areas
2
Environment
Natural resources
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
JAMES RIVER ASSOCIATION
$4.8M
22%
CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION INC
$1.6M
7%
TROUT UNLIMITED INC
$1.6M
7%
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Total No. of Grants
37
Median 1st year grant
$17.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to VIRGINIA ENVIRONMENTAL ENDOWMENT?
No. VIRGINIA ENVIRONMENTAL ENDOWMENT does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does VIRGINIA ENVIRONMENTAL ENDOWMENT give?
VIRGINIA ENVIRONMENTAL ENDOWMENT primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, Maryland, and Tennessee. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are VIRGINIA ENVIRONMENTAL ENDOWMENT’s grants?
The largest share of grants from VIRGINIA ENVIRONMENTAL ENDOWMENT fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $18 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does VIRGINIA ENVIRONMENTAL ENDOWMENT make each year?
In 2025, VIRGINIA ENVIRONMENTAL ENDOWMENT awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $2.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did VIRGINIA ENVIRONMENTAL ENDOWMENT fund recently?
In 2025, VIRGINIA ENVIRONMENTAL ENDOWMENT awarded grants to about 90 grantees. Recent grantees include JAMES RIVER ASSOCIATION, CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION INC, and TROUT UNLIMITED INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to VIRGINIA ENVIRONMENTAL ENDOWMENT?
VIRGINIA ENVIRONMENTAL ENDOWMENT does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.