Tesco Foundation
Accepts applications
Tesco Foundation is a private foundation in Richmond, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $266,000 in 71 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$266,000
- Number of grants71
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$5.1 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $209,275 the year before.
25% 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 | $209,275 | 65 | $4.9 million |
| 2024 | $266,000 | 71 | $5.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Barbara Ukrop 2001 Maywill St Suite 100, Richmond, VA 23230 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (804) 340-4094 |
| What to submit | Applications should be in written form, and applicants should be qualified section 501(C)(3) organizations. A copy of the IRS letter determining charitable tax-exempt status should be attached. |
| Deadlines | Applications are accepted year-round. |
| Restrictions | Grants are limited to qualified section 501(C)(3) organizations that are described in section 509(A)(1), (2), or (3) as publicly supported organizations. |
What Tesco Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 66 | $243,600 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,850 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $1,200 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $750 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Richmond Partnership | Operations | $25,000 |
| Venture Richmond Inc | Capital Campaign | $20,000 |
| St James's Episcopal Church | Operations | $18,500 |
| Maggie Walker Community Land Trust | Operations | $15,000 |
| The Valentine | $10,000 Pledge; $750 Annual Fund | $10,750 |
| 1708 Gallery | Capital Campaign | $10,000 |
| Anna Julia Cooper School | Gordon Wallace Fund | $10,000 |
| Dancing Classrooms of Greater Richmond | Operations | $10,000 |
| Sparc | For a program in a high-poverity RPS school | $10,000 |
| VMFA Foundation | Annual Fund | $10,000 |
| Anna Julia Cooper School | $8,000 Pledge in honor of Gordon Wallace; $300 Annual Giving | $8,300 |
| St Christopher's School | $2,500 Annual Fund; $3,000 Luke Fergusson Endowment Agreement | $5,500 |
| Historic Richmond Foundation | Operations | $5,000 |
| The Valentine | Operations | $5,000 |
| Urban Hope RVA | Operations | $5,000 |
| Virginia Union University | Operations | $5,000 |
| Wason Center for Civic Leadership | Yr 4 of 5 - In honor of Judy Wason | $5,000 |
| RVA-757 Connects | Operations | $4,000 |
| Richmond Performing Arts Alliance | Annual Fund | $3,000 |
| Better Housing Coalition | Operations | $2,500 |
| CAV Angels | Operations | $2,500 |
| Historic Richmond Foundation | Operations | $2,500 |
| LISC (Local Initiative Support Corporatio | Operations | $2,500 |
| Metropolitan Business League 9mbl) | Operations | $2,500 |
| VCU College Of Engineering Foundation | $2,000 Scholarships; $500 Completion Grants | $2,500 |
| VCU Foundation - School of Education | Annual Fund - Dean's Circle | $2,500 |
| VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center | Operations | $2,500 |
| Elegba Folklore Society | Operations | $2,000 |
| Historic Petersburg Foundation | Operations | $2,000 |
| Leadership Metro Richmond | Operations | $2,000 |
| Richmond Cycling Corps | Operations | $2,000 |
| Science Museum Of Virginia Foundation | Operations | $2,000 |
| Sportable | In honor of J.C. Poma | $2,000 |
| College Of William And Mary | $1,250 Fund for W&M; $100 Swem Library; $250 Tribe Club; $250 Mason Sch of Bus. | $1,850 |
| Tulane University | School of Science & Engineering | $1,850 |
| Mr Mac Foundation | Operations | $1,500 |
| Richard Bland College Foundation | Annual Fund | $1,500 |
| Caritas | Operations | $1,000 |
| ChamberRVA | Operations | $1,000 |
| CultureWorks Inc | For Youth Programming | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James E Ukrop
- R Scott Ukrop
- Joseph E Ukrop
Questions people ask
Does Tesco Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications are accepted year-round..
How much does Tesco Foundation give?
$266,000 in tax year 2024, across 71 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Tesco Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James E Ukrop (Director), R Scott Ukrop (President) and Joseph E Ukrop (Secretary).
What does Tesco Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.