Kva Foundation
Accepts applications
Kva Foundation is a private foundation in Lynchburg, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $59,400 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $11,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$59,400
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$11,000
- Assets$493,548
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was down from $63,992 the year before.
44% 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 | $69,706 | 46 | $581,808 |
| 2024 | $63,992 | 39 | $503,566 |
| 2025 | $59,400 | 39 | $493,548 |
How to apply
| Contact | Kent van Allen Jr 1202 Pebbleton Lane, Lynchburg, VA 24503 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (434) 384-7351 |
| What to submit | No stipulations |
What Kva Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 29 | $54,750 |
| Michigan | 3 | $3,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $1,100 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $300 |
| New York | 1 | $150 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lynchburg Grows | Environmental | $11,000 |
| Hollins University | Educational | $10,000 |
| St John's Episcopal Church | Religious | $8,200 |
| James River Day School | Educational | $6,000 |
| Poplar Forest | Preservation | $5,000 |
| Radio Iq and WVTF | Educational | $2,000 |
| United Way of Lynchburg | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Miriam's House | Charitable | $1,100 |
| Elizabeth's Early Learning Center | Educational | $1,000 |
| Lnterfaith Outreach Assoc | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Lynchburg Daily Bread | Charitable | $1,000 |
| McLaren Hospital | Medical | $1,000 |
| Parkview Community Mission | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood South Atlantic | Educational | $1,000 |
| St James Episcopal Church | Religious | $1,000 |
| Va Ctr for Incl Comm | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Women's Resource Center of N ML | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Five Hundred Year Forest FD | Environmental | $750 |
| Boonsboro Fire Dept | Rescue | $500 |
| Lynchburg Symphony | Charitable | $500 |
| Repro Rising | Charitable | $500 |
| The Trillium Collaborative | Charitable | $500 |
| Camp Kum-Ba-Yah | Charitable | $250 |
| Garden Club of Virginia | Horticultural | $250 |
| Mary Bethune Academy | Charitable | $250 |
| Opera on the James | Cultural | $250 |
| Women for Women | Charitable | $150 |
| American Horticultural Society | Environmental | $100 |
| Awareness Garden | Environmental | $100 |
| City Cemetery | Historical | $100 |
| Drew University | Educational | $100 |
| Lynchburg Garden Club | Horticultural | $100 |
| Monticello | Historical | $100 |
| Now | Charitable | $100 |
| One Community One Voice | Charitable | $100 |
| Southern Garden History Society | Educational | $100 |
| Wilton | Historical | $100 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Environmental | $100 |
| Xerces Society | Environmental | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Kent van Allen Jr
- Katherine F van Allen
Questions people ask
Does Kva Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Kva Foundation give?
$59,400 in tax year 2025, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Kva Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kent van Allen Jr (Trustee) and Katherine F van Allen (Trustee).
What does Kva Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and faith communities.