Commonwealth Transfusion Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Commonwealth Transfusion Foundation is a private foundation in Glen Allen, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.5 million in 38 grants; the typical grant was $3,662 and the largest $500,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.5 million
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$3,662
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$38.3 million
- New grantees72%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.5 million the year before.
72% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $739,595 | 20 | $31.6 million |
| 2023 | $1.5 million | 40 | $36.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 38 | $38.3 million |
How to apply
Commonwealth Transfusion Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Commonwealth Transfusion Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 30 | $1.2 million |
| Tennessee | 2 | $213,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $110,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $3,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,500 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $1,500 |
| New York | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MCV Foundation | Vcu first ever endowed professorship honoring dr. Bob carden for his service for ctf | $500,000 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Mls student scholarships | $198,000 |
| Blood Assurance | General support, commonwealth transfusion foundation specialist in blood banking (sbb) program at blood assurance | $150,000 |
| Transfusion Antibody Exchange | Improvements in blood safety and efficiency with the alloantibody exchange | $110,000 |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College Educational Foundation | Expanding workforce pathways in healthcare | $85,280 |
| Centra Health | Product storage equipment | $79,770 |
| Blood Assurance | General support, commonwealth transfusion foundation specialist in blood banking (sbb) program at blood assurance | $63,000 |
| Centra MLT Program | Enhancing transfusion medicine education through modernization | $53,331 |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College Educational Foundation | Strengthening blood bank training through equipment and software use | $45,000 |
| Eastern Virginia Medical School Foundation | Odu mls recruitment project | $35,000 |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College Educational Foundation | Enhancing clinical readiness for mlt students | $27,456 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Vcu mls clinical practicum scholarships | $24,000 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Mls summer transfusion pathway grant | $18,000 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Immunohematology funding for student laboratory | $17,250 |
| Ascls-Virginia | Ascla-va state meeting april 2025 meals/conference rental/travel | $15,000 |
| Evms Foundation | Board directed | $14,149 |
| Individual | Aabb scholarship | $4,612 |
| Individual | Aabb scholarship | $3,871 |
| Individual | Aabb scholarship | $3,663 |
| Individual | Aabb scholarship | $3,661 |
| Individual | Aabb scholarship | $3,372 |
| Individual | Aabb scholarship | $3,120 |
| Individual | Aabb scholarship | $3,058 |
| Individual | Aabb scholarship | $2,868 |
| Individual | Aabb scholarship | $2,812 |
| Individual | Aabb scholarship | $2,671 |
| Individual | Aabb scholarship | $2,666 |
| Individual | Mlt school instructor that attended 2025 annual clinical lab educators conf clea in atlanta | $2,404 |
| Individual | Aabb scholarship | $2,062 |
| Individual | Aabb scholarship | $1,759 |
| Bald Ridge Lodge | Board directed | $1,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Board directed | $1,500 |
| Heart of Virginia Free Clinic | Board directed | $1,500 |
| Horizon Christian Academy | Board directed | $1,500 |
| The Allo Hope Foundation | Board directed | $1,500 |
| Tri-River Habitat for Humanity | Board directed | $1,500 |
| University of Southern Mississippi Foundation | Board directed | $1,500 |
| Radford University Foundation | Mls scholarship | $1,334 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Carden PHD
- William Haugh
- Natalie Case
- James Daniel
- Liz Culler MD
- Randy Beard PHD
- Judson Edwards PHD
- Tommy Trevillian
- Freddy Cobb
Questions people ask
Does Commonwealth Transfusion Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Commonwealth Transfusion Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2024, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $3,662.
Who runs Commonwealth Transfusion Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert Carden PHD (President), William Haugh (Chair), Natalie Case (Vice Chair) and James Daniel (Treasurer) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Commonwealth Transfusion Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and education.