Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce Foundation is a private foundation in Fishersville, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $17,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $4,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$17,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$4,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $23,037 the year before.
50% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $23,000 | 15 | $0 |
| 2024 | $23,037 | 10 | $0 |
| 2025 | $17,000 | 9 | $0 |
How to apply
Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce 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 Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 7 | $15,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Community College | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| James Madison University | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Case Western Reserve University | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Eastern Mennonite University | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Liberty University | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| University of Virginia | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Southern Virginia University | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| University of Vermont | Scholarship | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Hotel 24 South Kristina Arbogast
- Garcc Courtney Thompson
- Paula Moore-McClure
- Compass Behavioral Healthbruce Blair
- Mary Baldwin University Mary Suzie D
- Augusta County Fair Ellen Shaver-Sha
Questions people ask
Does Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce Foundation give?
$17,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Hotel 24 South Kristina Arbogast (Chair), Garcc Courtney Thompson (President), Paula Moore-McClure (Chair Elect) and Compass Behavioral Healthbruce Blair (Secretary) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.