Fostering an equitable and healthy Richmond region.
Richmond Memorial Health Foundation’s recent grantmaking shows a strong preference for general operating support to local health, housing, and advocacy organizations in the Richmond region. The largest awards in the file include $207,386 to The Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis and $181,320 to Virginia Health Catalyst, both in Virginia, alongside $181,294 to Voices for Virginia's Children and $180,000 to YMCA of Greater Richmond. Those grants point to a funder that supports policy analysis, health access, and community-serving nonprofits at meaningful scale rather than through only small project awards. The foundation also backs safety-net care and health equity work through repeated support for organizations such as Virginia Supportive Housing, Family Lifeline, Virginia League for Planned Parenthood, Sacred Heart Center, Health Brigade, and Childsavers - Memorial Child Guidance Clinic. Its stated focus areas include Access to Health Care, Behavioral Health, Oral Health, Health Equity & the Built Environment, Housing stability and eviction prevention, Capacity Building, and the HEAL initiative. A notable feature of the portfolio is that many awards are unrestricted or core support, suggesting an emphasis on organizational stability and long-term service delivery across aligned partners.
Behavioral health appears as one of the clearest program areas in the portfolio. Richmond Memorial Health Foundation gave $75,000 to Virginia Commonwealth University for a Spanish speaking Latinx/o behavioral health needs assessment, linking research to a specific community need. The foundation also funds housing and health equity work. In that area, it awarded $100,000 to Maggie Walker Community Land Trust for general operating support and $100,000 to Southside Community Development & Housing Corporation for general operating support, both tied to local housing stability work. Health access and safety-net services are another throughline. The foundation provided $100,000 to Capital Area Health Network for general operating support and $100,000 to Daily Planet Health Services for general operating support, reinforcing its support for outpatient and community-based care. It also made $100,000 grants to Virginia League for Planned Parenthood and Health Brigade, both of which fit its access-to-care priorities.
$3.8M
$120.6M
$8.9M
$6.8M
Most grants fall between $4K and $40K, with a median of $20K.
25th Percentile
$4K
Median
$20K
75th Percentile
$40K
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Typical grants cluster around a $20,000 median, with a lower quartile of $4,166 and an upper quartile of $40,000. That distribution suggests a mix of smaller capacity-focused awards and larger operating grants, with some six-figure support at the upper end. The foundation’s recent file is dominated by general operating support, especially for Virginia nonprofits, and several recipients appear in multiple years, including The Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis, Virginia Health Catalyst, Virginia League for Planned Parenthood, Family Lifeline, and Health Brigade. Richmond Memorial Health Foundation also funds individuals and makes program-related investments false.
Giving is overwhelmingly local. Ninety-seven percent of grants go to recipients in Virginia, and all grants in the recipient-country file are in the US. Recent recipient cities include Richmond, Glen Allen, North Chesterfield, Goochland, Charlottesville, and Lynchburg. Richmond is the main center of activity, but the portfolio also reaches nearby Central Virginia communities such as Goochland and Glen Allen, consistent with a regional service area rather than a national grantmaking footprint.
The foundation supports local nonprofits working in health access, behavioral health, oral health, health equity, the built environment, housing stability, capacity building, and the HEAL initiative. Recent grants include general operating support for health clinics, housing organizations, and policy and advocacy groups, showing a mix of service delivery and systems-change funding.
The grant-size distribution centers on a $20,000 median, with a p25 of $4,166 and a p75 of $40,000. Recent awards also include larger operating grants at $100,000 and above, so the portfolio ranges from smaller capacity awards to substantial general support.
Yes. Ninety-seven percent of grants go to recipients in Virginia, and the recipient-country distribution is entirely US-based. Recent grantees are concentrated in Richmond, with additional awards in Glen Allen, North Chesterfield, Goochland, Charlottesville, and Lynchburg.
Yes. General operating support is a recurring pattern in the recent grants list, including awards to The Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis, Virginia Health Catalyst, Family Lifeline, Virginia League for Planned Parenthood, and Health Brigade. The active grant programs also include capacity-building and long-term safety-net support.
Yes. Behavioral health is listed among the foundation’s active focus areas, and the recent grants data includes a $75,000 award to Virginia Commonwealth University for a Spanish speaking Latinx/o behavioral health needs assessment. The active programs also reference behavioral health services, trauma-informed care, cultural competency, and advocacy.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIRGINIA COMMUNITY VOICE | RICHMOND, VA | $250,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| HEALTH BRIGADE | RICHMOND, VA | $250,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| PARTNERSHIP FOR THE FUTURE | GLEN ALLEN, VA | $250,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| GROUNDWORK RVA | RICHMOND, VA | $200,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| VIRGINIA INTERFAITH CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY | RICHMOND, VA | $125,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| LATINOS IN VIRGINIA EMPOWERMENT CENTER | NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA | $125,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| URBAN HOPE INC | RICHMOND, VA | $125,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| GIRLS FOR A CHANGE | NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA | $125,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| CHILDSAVERS | RICHMOND, VA | $125,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| LEGAL AID JUSTICE CENTER | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | $125,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| SACRED HEART CENTER | RICHMOND, VA | $125,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| VIRGINIA LEAGUE FOR PLANNED PARENTHOOD | RICHMOND, VA | $125,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| SOUTHSIDE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & HOUSING CORPORATION | RICHMOND, VA | $125,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| THE COMMONWEALTH INSTITUTE FOR FISCAL ANALYSIS | RICHMOND, VA | $125,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| MAGGIE WALKER COMMUNITY LAND TRUST | RICHMOND, VA | $100,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES | RICHMOND, VA | $100,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| FAMILY LIFELINE | RICHMOND, VA | $100,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| THE SPAN CENTER | RICHMOND, VA | $100,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| GREATER RICHMOND STOP CHILD ABUSE NOW | RICHMOND, VA | $100,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| FAMILY LIFELINE | RICHMOND, VA | $100,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| UNITED WAY OF GREATER RICHMOND & PETERSBURG | RICHMOND, VA | $75,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT, COLLABORATIVE INVESTMENTS |
| PRETTY PURPOSED | CHESTERFIELD, VA | $75,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT, CAPACITY BUILDING |
| VIRGINIA HEALTH CATALYST | GLEN ALLEN, VA | $60,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| VIRGINIA COMMUNITY VOICE | RICHMOND, VA | $50,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT, CAPACITY BUILDING |
| GOOCHLANDCARES | GOOCHLAND, VA | $50,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| PATH PARTNERSHIPS FOR SUPPORT OF VFN | WARRENTON, VA | $50,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT, COLLABORATIVE INVESTMENTS RVA HEALTH RACIAL & ETHNIC FUNDERS GROUP |
| SACRED HEART CENTER | RICHMOND, VA | $22,500 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| VIRGINIA HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION | RICHMOND, VA | $20,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT, COLLABORATIVE INVESTMENTS |
| KUSP | NORFOLK, VA | $20,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| HEBRON VA | PETERSBURG, VA | $20,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| WE R ME FOUNDATION | RICHMOND, VA | $20,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| COMITE SALVADORENO PAISANOS UNIDOS | HARRISONBURG, VA | $20,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| FAILSAFE-ERA | FREDERICKSBURG, VA | $20,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| FOUNDATION FOR ART & HEALTH INC | GLEN ALLEN, VA | $20,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| NOLEF TURNS | RICHMOND, VA | $20,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR A GREATER RICHMOND | BALTIMORE, MD | $20,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT, COLLABORATIVE INVESTMENTS RVA RISING |
| HUMBLE HUSTLE COMPANY INC | ROANOKE, VA | $20,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| LULAC PA'LANTE FAMILY TECHNOLOGY CENTER | RICHMOND, VA | $20,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| THE FAMILY | LEESBURG, VA | $20,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| LEADINGAGE | WASHINGTON, DC | $17,965 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| AREA CONGREGATIONS TOGETHER IN SERVICE | RICHMOND, VA | $15,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT, CAPACITY BUILDING |
| FAMILY LIFELINE | RICHMOND, VA | $15,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT, CAPACITY BUILDING |
| KR SCHOLARS | MIDLOTHIAN, VA | $15,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT, CAPACITY BUILDING |
| WAYMAKERS FOUNDATION | CHESTERFIELD, VA | $15,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT, CAPACITY BUILDING |
| RVA RAPID TRANSIT | RICHMOND, VA | $15,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT, CAPACITY BUILDING |
| REAL LIFE | RICHMOND, VA | $15,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT, CAPACITY BUILDING |
| SUPPORTWORKS HOUSING | RICHMOND, VA | $15,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT, CAPACITY BUILDING |
| REESTABLISH RICHMOND | RICHMOND, VA | $15,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT, CAPACITY BUILDING |
| THE READ CENTER | RICHMOND, VA | $15,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT, CAPACITY BUILDING |
| SHALOM FARMS | RICHMOND, VA | $15,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT, CAPACITY BUILDING |
VIRGINIA COMMUNITY VOICE
$250,000PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
HEALTH BRIGADE
$250,000PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
PARTNERSHIP FOR THE FUTURE
$250,000PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
GROUNDWORK RVA
$200,000PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
VIRGINIA INTERFAITH CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY
$125,000PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
LATINOS IN VIRGINIA EMPOWERMENT CENTER
$125,000Current and upcoming funding from Richmond Memorial Health Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Mission-aligned organizations meeting RMHF criteria; emphasis on Black- and Brown-led and community-based, grassroots organizations.
Deadline: Rolling through the end of the fiscal year (June 30) or until funds are expended; pre-application meetings are currently paused, with possible reopening in January 2026 if funds remain.
PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
URBAN HOPE INC
$125,000PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
GIRLS FOR A CHANGE
$125,000PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
CHILDSAVERS
$125,000PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
LEGAL AID JUSTICE CENTER
$125,000PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
SACRED HEART CENTER
$125,000PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
VIRGINIA LEAGUE FOR PLANNED PARENTHOOD
$125,000PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
SOUTHSIDE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & HOUSING CORPORATION
$125,000PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
THE COMMONWEALTH INSTITUTE FOR FISCAL ANALYSIS
$125,000PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
MAGGIE WALKER COMMUNITY LAND TRUST
$100,000PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES
$100,000PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
FAMILY LIFELINE
$100,000PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
THE SPAN CENTER
$100,000PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
GREATER RICHMOND STOP CHILD ABUSE NOW
$100,000PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
FAMILY LIFELINE
$100,000PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
UNITED WAY OF GREATER RICHMOND & PETERSBURG
$75,000PROGRAM SUPPORT, COLLABORATIVE INVESTMENTS
PRETTY PURPOSED
$75,000PROGRAM SUPPORT, CAPACITY BUILDING
VIRGINIA HEALTH CATALYST
$60,000PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
VIRGINIA COMMUNITY VOICE
$50,000PROGRAM SUPPORT, CAPACITY BUILDING
GOOCHLANDCARES
$50,000PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
PATH PARTNERSHIPS FOR SUPPORT OF VFN
$50,000PROGRAM SUPPORT, COLLABORATIVE INVESTMENTS RVA HEALTH RACIAL & ETHNIC FUNDERS GROUP
SACRED HEART CENTER
$22,500PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
VIRGINIA HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION
$20,000PROGRAM SUPPORT, COLLABORATIVE INVESTMENTS
KUSP
$20,000PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
HEBRON VA
$20,000PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
WE R ME FOUNDATION
$20,000PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
COMITE SALVADORENO PAISANOS UNIDOS
$20,000PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
FAILSAFE-ERA
$20,000PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
FOUNDATION FOR ART & HEALTH INC
$20,000PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
NOLEF TURNS
$20,000PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR A GREATER RICHMOND
$20,000PROGRAM SUPPORT, COLLABORATIVE INVESTMENTS RVA RISING
HUMBLE HUSTLE COMPANY INC
$20,000PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
LULAC PA'LANTE FAMILY TECHNOLOGY CENTER
$20,000PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
THE FAMILY
$20,000PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
LEADINGAGE
$17,965PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
AREA CONGREGATIONS TOGETHER IN SERVICE
$15,000PROGRAM SUPPORT, CAPACITY BUILDING
FAMILY LIFELINE
$15,000PROGRAM SUPPORT, CAPACITY BUILDING
KR SCHOLARS
$15,000PROGRAM SUPPORT, CAPACITY BUILDING
WAYMAKERS FOUNDATION
$15,000PROGRAM SUPPORT, CAPACITY BUILDING
RVA RAPID TRANSIT
$15,000PROGRAM SUPPORT, CAPACITY BUILDING
REAL LIFE
$15,000PROGRAM SUPPORT, CAPACITY BUILDING
SUPPORTWORKS HOUSING
$15,000PROGRAM SUPPORT, CAPACITY BUILDING
REESTABLISH RICHMOND
$15,000PROGRAM SUPPORT, CAPACITY BUILDING
THE READ CENTER
$15,000PROGRAM SUPPORT, CAPACITY BUILDING
SHALOM FARMS
$15,000PROGRAM SUPPORT, CAPACITY BUILDING
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