Virginia Museum of Animal Art
Preselected recipients only
Virginia Museum of Animal Art is a private foundation in Charlottesville, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $6.3 million in 2 grants; the typical grant was $3.2 million and the largest $6.3 million. 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$6.3 million
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$3.2 million
- Largest grant$6.3 million
- Assets$23.7 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.7 million the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 | $750,000 | 1 | $19.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 2 | $17.8 million |
| 2025 | $6.3 million | 2 | $23.7 million |
How to apply
Virginia Museum of Animal Art 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 Virginia Museum of Animal Art funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 2 | $6.3 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| William King Museum of Art | Grants for the construction of the new building | $6.3 million |
| William King Museum of Art | General operating support | $60,500 |
Officers and trustees
- A Shannon Worrell
- Zack Worrell
- Andrew J Dracopoli
- Thomas S Word Jr
- Phillip C Stone
- Kathy K Foley
- James Godfrey
Questions people ask
Does Virginia Museum of Animal Art accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Virginia Museum of Animal Art give?
$6.3 million in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $3.2 million.
Who runs Virginia Museum of Animal Art?
Its 2025 filing lists A Shannon Worrell (Secretary), Zack Worrell (Director), Andrew J Dracopoli (President / Chief Executive Officer) and Thomas S Word Jr (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Virginia Museum of Animal Art fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.