Lafayette River Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lafayette River Foundation is a private foundation in Norfolk, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.9 million in 7 grants; the typical grant was $105,000 and the largest $975,000. 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$1.9 million
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$105,000
- Largest grant$975,000
- Assets$19.2 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
43% 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 | $958,500 | 6 | $18.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 4 | $19.1 million |
| 2025 | $1.9 million | 7 | $19.2 million |
How to apply
Lafayette River 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 Lafayette River Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 7 | $1.9 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Arts Festival | Various programs | $975,000 |
| Virginia Opera | Various programs | $350,000 |
| Old Dominion University Museum Foundation | Various programs | $200,000 |
| Arts Alliance | Various programs | $105,000 |
| Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art | Various programs | $101,705 |
| Whro Public Media | Various programs | $100,000 |
| Virginia Symphony | Various programs | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- E G Grandy
- L W Webbiii
Questions people ask
Does Lafayette River Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lafayette River Foundation give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $105,000.
Who runs Lafayette River Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists E G Grandy (Trustee) and L W Webbiii (Trustee).
What does Lafayette River Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.