The Endeavour Legacy Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Endeavour Legacy Foundation is a private foundation in Richmond, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $38.8 million in 14 grants; the typical grant was $583,000 and the largest $10.0 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$38.8 million
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$583,000
- Largest grant$10.0 million
- Assets$830 million
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2024 was up from $36.6 million the year before.
70% of its 2024 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 | $36.6 million | 9 | $790 million |
| 2024 | $38.8 million | 14 | $830 million |
How to apply
The Endeavour Legacy 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 The Endeavour Legacy Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 14 | $38.8 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hampden-Sydney College | To assist with costs associated with academic and programmatic enhancements necessary to establish and maintain a school or schools within the college. | $10.0 million |
| MCV Foundation | To support the division of urology at the vcu school of medicine through vcu urology initiative. | $10.0 million |
| Hampden-Sydney College | To assist with costs associated with hampden-sydney college's renovation project of gilmer hall. | $6.7 million |
| Virginia Museum of History and Culture | To provide start-up and endowment funds to support the creation and dissemination of civics education resources and programming for students. | $6.0 million |
| Hampden-Sydney College | To provide financial support to implement hampden-sydney college's integrated marketing and enrollment initiative. | $2.5 million |
| Richmond Symphony | To support the general operating functions and for support for the appearance of itzhak perlman | $2.0 million |
| Children's Hospital of Richmond | To support the virginia treatment center's pilot scholars program | $666,000 |
| Virginia Repertory Theatre | To support the general operating functions of the virginia repertory theatre. | $500,000 |
| Richmond Symphony | To support the general operating functions of the richmond symphony. | $160,000 |
| Belvedere Series | To support the general operating functions of the belvedere series. | $125,000 |
| Branches of the Arts | To support local artists. | $125,000 |
| Richmond Symphony | To support the general operating functions of the richmond symphony. | $50,000 |
| Vcu Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center | To support the massey comprehensive cancer center's 50th anniversary fund. | $20,000 |
| Venture Richmond | To provide support for the 2nd street festival. | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Katharine P Hickok
- Eugene W Hickok
Questions people ask
Does The Endeavour Legacy Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Endeavour Legacy Foundation give?
$38.8 million in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $583,000.
Who runs The Endeavour Legacy Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Katharine P Hickok (President/Secretary) and Eugene W Hickok (Vice President/Director).
What does The Endeavour Legacy Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.