Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Richmond, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $20.3 million in 773 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$20.3 million
- Number of grants773
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees68%
Giving in 2024 was up from $17.2 million the year before.
68% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $17.2 million | 1,207 | $12.2 million |
| 2024 | $20.3 million | 773 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Hunter A Applewhite Dominion Charitable Foundation -, 600 East Canal Street, Richmond, VA 23219 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (804) 339-6760 |
| What to submit | For grants: grant requests should be submitted online www.dominionenergy.com/foundation. The application includes the following: information about the organization including a copy of most recent financial statements; the purpose and amount of the grant request; and anticipated results. For matching gifts: matching gift applications (for employees and retirees) include the following information: name and address of donor; name and address of charitable organization; total amount of gift |
| Deadlines | Grant applications will be accepted online during two annual grant cycles, spring and fall. |
| Restrictions | For grants: grants are limited to organizations that are: defined as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code; within the dominion operating area; focused on health and human services, education, culture and art,civic and community development, or the environment grants are not made to: individuals; organizations for strictly religious purposes; courtesy advertising in programs, magazines, yearbooks, etc for matching gifts: only gifts from full and part-time employees, current members of the board of directors, and retirees of the company are eligible for matching. Eligible organizations include designated 501(c)(3) in the united states and/or registered with the national center for education statistics (NCES) |
What Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 23 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 379 | $6.6 million |
| Utah | 13 | $4.0 million |
| Delaware | 24 | $2.3 million |
| South Carolina | 210 | $2.0 million |
| North Carolina | 29 | $350,000 |
| District of Columbia | 8 | $260,500 |
| Connecticut | 64 | $250,500 |
| Georgia | 7 | $205,000 |
| Wyoming | 2 | $65,279 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $52,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Union University | Virginia union university dominion energy hbcu promise | $1.0 million |
| Southern Utah University 01-65 | Foundation distribution | $700,270 |
| Utah Symphony & Opera | Distribution | $679,868 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | March 2024 employee giving invoice | $550,352 |
| Utah State University | Foundation distribution | $510,977 |
| Westminster University | Distribution | $469,048 |
| University of Utah | Distribution | $408,842 |
| Weber State University | Distribution | $406,481 |
| Richmond Performing Arts Alliance | Grant to support centerstage facility on grace street | $345,425 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | May employee giving | $319,666 |
| Central Carolina Community Foundation | One sc fund: hurricane helene | $300,000 |
| Brigham Young University | Foundation distribution | $294,662 |
| Virginia Commemorations Inc | Virginia american revolution 250 commemoration | $250,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | June employee giving | $203,538 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | November employee giving invoice | $203,315 |
| University of Utah | Distribution - maxwell chair | $201,800 |
| American Red Cross | Red cross mission support (helene response across dominion energy's southeast footprint) | $200,000 |
| Northern Virginia Science Center Foundation | Northern virginia science center title partner sponsorship | $200,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | December employee giving invoice | $182,509 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | April 2024 employee giving | $143,904 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | July employee giving invoice | $128,009 |
| The Salvation Army Southern Territory | This is hope capital campaign | $125,000 |
| The JXN Project | The skipwith-roper homecoming | $125,000 |
| The JXN Project | The skipwith-roper homecoming | $125,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy in Virginia | Transform virginias warm springs mountain preserve into a flagship for conservation across the appalachians | $125,000 |
| The Valentine Museum | The valentine moment campaign: collections, care and access | $125,000 |
| The Valentine Museum | The valentine moment campaign: collections, care and access | $125,000 |
| Virginia Ready Initiative | Reskilling virginians for in-demand jobs | $125,000 |
| Richmond Parade Inc | Dominion energy christmas parade | $120,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | October employee giving | $114,317 |
| Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Foundation | Dominion energy jazz caf at virginia museum of fine arts | $110,000 |
| Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Foundation | Dominion energy jazz caf at virginia museum of fine arts | $110,000 |
| Utah Shakespeare Festival | Distribution | $109,479 |
| The Richmond Forum Inc | Richmond forum speech & debate initiative | $100,000 |
| Venture Richmond Inc | Richmond folk festival | $100,000 |
| Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Inc | Dominion energy gardenfest of lights | $100,000 |
| Norfolk Botanical Garden Inc | Dominion energy garden of lights | $100,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | August employee giving invoice | $91,241 |
| Ballet West | Distribution | $89,561 |
| Western Governors University | Distribution | $79,985 |
Officers and trustees
- Hunter A Applewhite
- Carlos M Brown
- Steven D Ridge
- Diane Leopold
- Eric S Carr
- Kelly Thomasson
- William L Murray
- Corynne S Arnett
- Edward H Baine
- Regina J Elbert
- W Keller Kissam
- Paulin Cheatham
- Jonathan Evans
Questions people ask
Does Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Grant applications will be accepted online during two annual grant cycles, spring and fall..
How much does Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation give?
$20.3 million in tax year 2024, across 773 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Hunter A Applewhite (President), Carlos M Brown (Board Member), Steven D Ridge (Board Member) and Diane Leopold (Board Member) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.