The Agena Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Agena Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Chesapeake, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.0 million in 19 grants; the typical grant was $80,000 and the largest $312,500. 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$2.0 million
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$80,000
- Largest grant$312,500
- Assets$48.1 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was down from $2.1 million the year before.
21% of its 2025 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 | $1.3 million | 16 | $41.4 million |
| 2024 | $2.1 million | 18 | $44.7 million |
| 2025 | $2.0 million | 19 | $48.1 million |
How to apply
The Agena 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 The Agena Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 19 | $2.0 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Boys and Girls Club of SE Va | Club prgm for youth and teens | $312,500 |
| The Salvation Army of Tidewater | Rent assistance program | $245,000 |
| Together We Can | Operations | $227,500 |
| Forkids Inc | In support of prgm for homeless | $213,000 |
| Seton Youth Shelters | Emergency family and youth shelter | $145,000 |
| Yours Ministry | Youth mentorship | $135,000 |
| YWCA | Domestic & sexual violence | $134,500 |
| Tidewater Youth Services Founation | Community based therapeutic services | $97,000 |
| Tidewater Friends of Foster Care | Support for children in foster care | $92,300 |
| Twp-The Youth Movement | Operations | $80,000 |
| Hope House Foundation | Special needs housing, quality of | $65,000 |
| The Muse Writing Center | Provides creative writing classes & | $62,500 |
| St Columbia Ecumenical | Prescription medication prgm | $55,000 |
| Tidewater Wooden Boat Workshop | General support | $30,000 |
| Friends of the VB JDRC | In support of community service | $25,000 |
| Families of Autistic Children | Operations | $25,000 |
| Connect With A Wish Inc | Foster care | $25,000 |
| Chip | Operatings | $25,000 |
| Kindred Resource Network | Operations | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kimberlee Russi
- Christopher H Russi
- Felicia Ford
- Kimberly C Painter
Questions people ask
Does The Agena Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Agena Foundation Inc give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $80,000.
Who runs The Agena Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Kimberlee Russi (President), Christopher H Russi (Secretary), Felicia Ford (Executive Di) and Kimberly C Painter (Treasurer).
What does The Agena Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, housing and homelessness and human services.