Blue Garnet Foundation
Accepts applications
Blue Garnet Foundation is a private foundation in Eastville, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $5,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$5,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1,471
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was down from $15,000 the year before.
100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,000 | 1 | $14,216 |
| 2025 | $5,000 | 1 | $1,471 |
How to apply
| Contact | Rachel May PO Box 984, Eastville, VA 23347 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (828) 606-1144, rachel@bluegarnetfoundation.org |
| What to submit | Blue garnet has a formal application form to apply for a grant. |
| Deadlines | No deadline - applications are welcome year round. |
| Restrictions | The foundation does not have a maximum annual gross award amount. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Blue Garnet Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northampton County Education Found | Affordable housing education | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Todd Burbage
- Rachel May
Questions people ask
Does Blue Garnet Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No deadline - applications are welcome year round..
How much does Blue Garnet Foundation give?
$5,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Blue Garnet Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Todd Burbage (President) and Rachel May (Executive Di).
What does Blue Garnet Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and housing and homelessness.