CHESAPEAKE BAY WINE CLASSIC FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The Chesapeake Bay Wine Classic Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives in the Chesapeake Bay region. In 2024, the foundation distributed $1.2 million across 55 grantees, emphasizing a relationship-based engagement model and an invitation-only approach for funding. Notably, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO ORGANIZATIONS DEDICATED TO THE SUPPORT AND ADVANCED EDUCATION OF OUR YOUTH;TO PROMOTE VITICULTURE AND OENOLOGY IN HAMPTON ROADS; TO PROMOTE MEDICAL RESEARCH.
Cause Areas
2
Education
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Access College Foundation
Norfolk, VA
$2.7M
41%
HAMPTON ROADS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Norfolk, VA
$1.1M
17%
Eastern Virginia Medical School Foundation
NORFOLK, VA
$822.3K
13%
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Total No. of Grants
34
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$12.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CHESAPEAKE BAY WINE CLASSIC FOUNDATION?
No. CHESAPEAKE BAY WINE CLASSIC FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CHESAPEAKE BAY WINE CLASSIC FOUNDATION give?
CHESAPEAKE BAY WINE CLASSIC FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, North Carolina, and California. 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 CHESAPEAKE BAY WINE CLASSIC FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CHESAPEAKE BAY WINE CLASSIC FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CHESAPEAKE BAY WINE CLASSIC FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, CHESAPEAKE BAY WINE CLASSIC FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $1.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CHESAPEAKE BAY WINE CLASSIC FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, CHESAPEAKE BAY WINE CLASSIC FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include Access College Foundation, HAMPTON ROADS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, and Eastern Virginia Medical School Foundation. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CHESAPEAKE BAY WINE CLASSIC FOUNDATION?
CHESAPEAKE BAY WINE CLASSIC FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.