Honey Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Honey Foundation is a private foundation in Richmond, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.1 million in 48 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $2.2 million. 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$3.1 million
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$2.2 million
- Assets$13.1 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $794,534 the year before.
17% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $758,700 | 46 | $13.9 million |
| 2024 | $794,534 | 51 | $14.9 million |
| 2025 | $3.1 million | 48 | $13.1 million |
How to apply
Honey 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.
What Honey Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 40 | $3.0 million |
| Michigan | 1 | $40,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $15,000 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $10,542 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond Christian Foundation | Operations | $2.2 million |
| Greater Richmond Aquatics Partnership | For new lights in arena & operations | $200,000 |
| RVA Sports Foundation | Operations | $175,000 |
| PGA Tour Charities | on behalf of SwimRVA | $100,000 |
| The Salvation Army Central Virginia | Operations | $50,000 |
| United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersbu | Operations | $45,000 |
| Individual | $40,000 | |
| Veritas School | Operations | $33,333 |
| Greater Richmond Partnership Inc | on behalf of Threads Uniform Agency | $30,000 |
| Sports Backers | New Headquarters & Operations | $30,000 |
| First Tee of Greater Richmond | Dominion Energy Charity Classic Community Invitational | $22,500 |
| Central International College | Operations | $11,000 |
| Greater Richmond Fit4Kids | Growing Healthy Kids Campaign | $11,000 |
| Davidson College | Men's Soccer & Women's Field Hockey | $10,000 |
| Fatherhood Foundation of Virginia | Father/Child Tournament | $10,000 |
| Feed More | Operations | $10,000 |
| University of Mary Washington (Foundatio | Soccer Complex Fund | $10,000 |
| Sportable | Operations | $8,000 |
| Lead Like Jesus | 7FDF8A08D3 Encounter | $5,542 |
| Elijah House Academy | Operations | $5,000 |
| Furman University | Operations | $5,000 |
| HomeAgain | Operations | $5,000 |
| Mechanics of Faith | Operations | $5,000 |
| Montreat College | Operations | $5,000 |
| NextUp RVA | Operations | $5,000 |
| Richmond Region Tourism Foundation | for RVA Sports Awards | $5,000 |
| Youth Impact | Tee Jay Woods Ministries | $5,000 |
| CharacterWorks | Operations | $2,500 |
| JMU Foundation | Naquin Family Scholarship Fund | $2,500 |
| Noah's Children | Operations | $2,500 |
| Virginia Union University | Legacy Awards Gala | $2,500 |
| Leadership Metro Richmond | Operations | $1,200 |
| Anna Julia Cooper School | Operations | $1,000 |
| Baking Memories 4 Kids (Susan Health) | Operations | $1,000 |
| CrossOver Heathcare Ministry | Operations | $1,000 |
| Friends of Bellemeade Park | Operations | $1,000 |
| Paul Anderson Youth Home Inc | Operations | $1,000 |
| Richmond Christian Leadership Initiative | Operations | $1,000 |
| Rise Richmond (formerly CHAT) | Operations | $1,000 |
| St Andrew's School | Operations | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert S Ukrop Jr
- Robert S Ukrop
- David J Naquin
Questions people ask
Does Honey Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Honey Foundation give?
$3.1 million in tax year 2025, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Honey Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert S Ukrop Jr (Director), Robert S Ukrop (President) and David J Naquin (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Honey Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and education.