Shearwater Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Shearwater Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Norfolk, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.7 million in 27 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $1.5 million. 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$4.7 million
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$19.7 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2024 was up from $274,500 the year before.
7% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $274,500 | 25 | $5.7 million |
| 2024 | $4.7 million | 27 | $19.7 million |
How to apply
Shearwater Foundation Inc 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 Shearwater Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 24 | $4.7 million |
| New York | 2 | $31,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Museum of History & Culture | To support tax-exempt purpose of organization | $1.5 million |
| Norfolk State University | To support tax-exempt purpose of organization | $1.5 million |
| Access College Foundation | To support tax-exempt purpose of organization | $735,000 |
| Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | To support tax-exempt purpose of organization | $525,000 |
| Vmi Foundation | To support tax-exempt purpose of organization | $250,000 |
| Buckley Country Day School | To support tax-exempt purpose of organization | $30,000 |
| Eastern Virginia Medical School Foundation | To support tax-exempt purpose of organization | $25,000 |
| Tidewater Friends of Foster Care | To support tax-exempt purpose of organization | $25,000 |
| United Way of South Hampton Roads | To support tax-exempt purpose of organization | $25,000 |
| Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters (CHKD) | To support tax-exempt purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| Elizabeth River Project | To support tax-exempt purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| Foodbank of Southeastern Va | To support tax-exempt purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| Mathews Community Foundation | To support tax-exempt purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| Norfolk Academy | To support tax-exempt purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army | To support tax-exempt purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| The Union Mission | To support tax-exempt purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| The Up Center | To support tax-exempt purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| The Deerwood Foundation | To support tax-exempt purpose of organization | $7,500 |
| Chrysler Museum of Art | To support tax-exempt purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation | To support tax-exempt purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| Museum of the American Revolution | To support tax-exempt purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| Norfolk Botanical Gardens | To support tax-exempt purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| The Mariners' Museum and Park | To support tax-exempt purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| Virginia Symphony Orchestra | To support tax-exempt purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| Virginia Zoological Society | To support tax-exempt purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| Boomer Esiason Foundation | To support tax-exempt purpose of organization | $1,000 |
| Slover Library Foundation | To support tax-exempt purpose of organization | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Conrad M Hall
- Burton M Hall
- Cosby M Hall
- Price Hall
Questions people ask
Does Shearwater Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Shearwater Foundation Inc give?
$4.7 million in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Shearwater Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Conrad M Hall (Director), Burton M Hall (Director), Cosby M Hall (Director) and Price Hall (Director).
What does Shearwater Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and human services.