Payne Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Payne Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Virginia Beach, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $95,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$95,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was up from $44,000 the year before.
17% of its 2024 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 | $44,000 | 20 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $95,000 | 23 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
Payne Family Charitable 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 Payne Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 20 | $88,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Shore Rural Health System | Enhancing the quality of life for the people on the eastern shore. | $25,000 |
| Eastern Shore Community Foundation | To enrich the lives of the people of virginia's eastern shore. | $15,000 |
| Norfolk Academy | Provide education to students. | $15,000 |
| Childrens Hospital of the King's Daughters | Provide healthcare to children. | $5,000 |
| Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia | To help feed those in need. | $5,000 |
| Hampden Sydney College | Provide education to men at the college. | $5,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Provide vital, pioneering treatment from birth to age 18. | $5,000 |
| Francis Asbury Methodist Church | To give back to the local community through various assistance programs. | $2,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad | To help with medical emergency assistance. | $2,000 |
| Meals on Wheels America | General support | $1,500 |
| Special Olympics Virginia | General support | $1,500 |
| Barrier Island Center | To preserve and perpetuate the unique culture and history of virginia's barrier islands. | $1,000 |
| Eastern Shore Historical Society | General support | $1,000 |
| Eastern Shore's Own Art Center | Provide opportunities for local artists to teach, practice, perform, and to make the arts available. | $1,000 |
| Eastern Virginia Medical School | General support. | $1,000 |
| Old Dominion University | Provide education to students. | $1,000 |
| Painter Volunteer Rescue Squad | To enhance local fire departments' ability to protect the health and safety of the community. | $1,000 |
| St Judes Childrens Research Hospital | General support | $1,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Every act we protect and every river mile we restore begins with you. | $1,000 |
| Virginia Eastern Shore Land Trust | Conserve rural lands which best preserve the farms, forests, wetlands, waters and heritage of virginia. | $1,000 |
| Wachapreague Volunteer Fire Company | To enhance local fire departments' ability to protect the health and safety of the community. | $1,000 |
| John Hopkins University | To provide education to students | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John W Payne III
- Elizabeth Jean Payne
- Matthew W Payne
Questions people ask
Does Payne Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Payne Family Charitable Foundation give?
$95,000 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Payne Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John W Payne III (Director), Elizabeth Jean Payne (Director) and Matthew W Payne (Director).
What does Payne Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, health and education.