The mission of the TowneBank Foundation is to enhance the quality of life in the communities we serve.
Townebank Foundation’s giving is built around general charitable support for more than 200 local nonprofit organizations, with a stated mission to enhance the quality of life in the communities TowneBank serves. Recent grants show a strong pattern of support for Virginia institutions, alongside select gifts in North Carolina and a small number of other states. The largest recent grant on file is $312,500 to Virginia Wesleyan University in Virginia Beach, a sign that higher-education partners are part of the foundation’s portfolio. Repeated awards to Eastern Virginia Medical School Fou in Norfolk and Christopher Newport University Educ in Newport News point to sustained support for higher education and health-related organizations in coastal Virginia. The foundation also appears to back community-serving nonprofits through flexible charitable grants rather than tightly defined program awards. In the recent-grants list, that includes a $209,000 grant to Ivor Volunteer Rescue Squad Inc in Ivor and $200,000 grants to Hampton University and Virginia Stage Company, both in Virginia. The overall picture is of a regional funder using broad charitable dollars to support institutions tied to education, health, and community life.
Education is a clear theme in Townebank Foundation’s recent giving. Grants include $312,500 to Virginia Wesleyan University for general charitable support, $200,000 to Christopher Newport University Educ, and $200,000 to Hampton University. Junior Achievement of Central Carol in Charlotte received $114,286 in 2023, 2024, and 2025, showing repeated support for financial literacy and youth education work. Health and emergency response also appear in the grant list. The foundation gave $209,000 to Ivor Volunteer Rescue Squad Inc and $125,000 to Mercy Medical Angels, both in Virginia. Community development shows up through gifts such as $100,000 to Judeo-christian Outreach Center in Virginia Beach and $100,000 to Norfolk Festevents Ltd in Norfolk. Cultural and civic organizations are present too, including $125,000 to Richmond Ballet and $100,000 to Chrysler Museum of Art.
Townebank Foundation’s typical grant size is $2,500 at the 25th percentile, $20,000 at the median, and $50,000 at the 75th percentile, while the recent-grants list also includes larger six-figure awards. The grant pattern is not one-off only: Junior Achievement of Central Carol appears in three consecutive years, and Eastern Virginia Medical School Fou and Christopher Newport University Educ each appear more than once. The foundation operates as a grantmaker to nonprofit organizations and gives through Townebank Foundation Grants. Unsolicited applications are not accepted.
$22.6M
$20M
$12M
$9.1M
Most grants fall between $3K and $50K, with a median of $20K.
25th Percentile
$3K
Median
$20K
75th Percentile
$50K
About 77% of grants go to recipients in VA.
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Grantmaking is concentrated in Virginia, which accounts for 77% of grants and is the top state by grant count. Recent recipient cities include Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Newport News, Hampton, Chesapeake, Richmond, Ivor, Courtland, and Suffolk-area support through the foundation’s regional footprint. North Carolina is another regular destination, with grants in Charlotte, Nags Head, Durham, Raleigh, and Greenville. The recipient-country distribution is entirely U.S.-based.
The foundation gives to nonprofit organizations through general charitable support. Recent grants include universities, rescue services, hospitals, arts groups, and community organizations, reflecting a mix of education, health, civic, and cultural beneficiaries.
No. The active grant program description says Townebank Foundation Grants do not accept unsolicited requests.
The typical grant size is $2,500 at the 25th percentile, $20,000 at the median, and $50,000 at the 75th percentile. Recent awards also include much larger grants, such as $312,500 to Virginia Wesleyan University.
Virginia is the top state by grant count, with 77% of grants going to recipients in the foundation’s headquarters state. North Carolina is also part of its active giving area.
Yes. Junior Achievement of Central Carol in Charlotte received grants in 2023, 2024, and 2025. Eastern Virginia Medical School Fou in Norfolk and Christopher Newport University Educ in Newport News also appear multiple times in the recent grants list.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIRGINIA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | $312,500 | 2025 | GEN. CHARITABLE |
| HAMPTON UNIVERSITY | HAMPTON, VA | $200,000 | 2025 | GEN. CHARITABLE |
| EASTERN VIRGINIA MEDICAL SCHOOL FOU | NORFOLK, VA | $200,000 | 2025 | GEN. CHARITABLE |
| CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT UNIVERSITY EDUC | NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $200,000 | 2025 | GEN. CHARITABLE |
| EQUI-KIDS THERAPEUTIC RIDING PROGRA | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | $150,000 | 2025 | GEN. CHARITABLE |
| RICHMOND BALLET | RICHMOND, VA | $125,000 | 2025 | GEN. CHARITABLE |
| CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF THE KING'S D | NORFOLK, VA | $125,000 | 2025 | GEN. CHARITABLE |
| JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF CENTRAL CAROL | CHARLOTTE, NC | $114,286 | 2025 | GEN. CHARITABLE |
| SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIE | COURTLAND, VA | $100,000 | 2025 | GEN. CHARITABLE |
| THE OUTER BANKS HOSPITAL | NAGS HEAD, NC | $100,000 | 2025 | GEN. CHARITABLE |
| UNITED WAY OF SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS | NORFOLK, VA | $100,000 | 2025 | GEN. CHARITABLE |
| CHRYSLER MUSEUM OF ART | NORFOLK, VA | $100,000 | 2025 | GEN. CHARITABLE |
| SUFFOLK CENTER FOR CULTURAL ARTS FO | SUFFOLK, VA | $100,000 | 2025 | GEN. CHARITABLE |
| MERCY MEDICAL ANGELS | NORFOLK, VA | $100,000 | 2025 | GEN. CHARITABLE |
| OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY MUSEUM FOUN | NORFOLK, VA | $100,000 | 2025 | GEN. CHARITABLE |
| DOROTHEA DIX PARK CONSERVANCY | RALEIGH, NC | $100,000 | 2025 | GEN. CHARITABLE |
| METROLINA ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND | CHARLOTTE, NC | $100,000 | 2025 | GEN. CHARITABLE |
| CENTRAL PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE | CHARLOTTE, NC | $100,000 | 2025 | GEN. CHARITABLE |
| SOUTHAMPTON ACADEMY | COURTLAND, VA | $100,000 | 2025 | GEN. CHARITABLE |
| JUDEO-CHRISTIAN OUTREACH CENTER | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | $100,000 | 2025 | GEN. CHARITABLE |
| NCINNOVATION INC | DURHAM, NC | $100,000 | 2025 | GEN. CHARITABLE |
| ATRIUM HEALTH FOUNDATION | CHARLOTTE, NC | $100,000 | 2025 | GEN. CHARITABLE |
| CHESAPEAKE REGIONAL HEALTH FOUNDATI | CHESAPEAKE, VA | $100,000 | 2025 | GEN. CHARITABLE |
| THE FIRST TEE OF THE TRIANGLE | RALEIGH, NC | $100,000 | 2025 | GEN. CHARITABLE |
| NAUTICUS FOUNDATION | NORFOLK, VA | $100,000 | 2025 | GEN. CHARITABLE |
| STAR OF THE SEA CATHOLIC SCHOOL | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | $100,000 | 2025 | GEN. CHARITABLE |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF SOUTH HAMPT | NORFOLK, VA | $100,000 | 2025 | GEN. CHARITABLE |
| COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF CHESTERFI | CHESTER, VA | $100,000 | 2025 | GEN. CHARITABLE |
| EGGLESTON | NORFOLK, VA | $100,000 | 2025 | GEN. CHARITABLE |
| NORFOLK FESTEVENTS LTD | NORFOLK, VA | $100,000 | 2025 | GEN. CHARITABLE |
| TIDEWATER COMMUNITY COLLEGE EDUCATI | NORFOLK, VA | $100,000 | 2025 | GEN. CHARITABLE |
| APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDA | BOONE, NC | $100,000 | 2025 | GEN. CHARITABLE |
| GREENVILLE-ENC ALLIANCE | GREENVILLE, NC | $100,000 | 2025 | GEN. CHARITABLE |
| FORKIDS INC | CHESAPEAKE, VA | $100,000 | 2025 | GEN. CHARITABLE |
| ELIZABETH RIVER PROJECT | NORFOLK, VA | $100,000 | 2025 | GEN. CHARITABLE |
| BON SECOURS HAMPTON ROADS FOUNDATIO | SUFFOLK, VA | $100,000 | 2025 | GEN. CHARITABLE |
| LAKE TAYLOR TRANSITIONAL CARE HOSPI | NORFOLK, VA | $100,000 | 2025 | GEN. CHARITABLE |
| VIRGINIA AMERICAN REVOLUTION 250 | RICHMOND, VA | $100,000 | 2025 | GEN. CHARITABLE |
| SULLENBERGER AVIATION MUSEUM | CHARLOTTE, NC | $100,000 | 2025 | GEN. CHARITABLE |
| WINDSOR CASTLE PARK FOUNDATION | SMITHFIELD, VA | $100,000 | 2025 | GEN. CHARITABLE |
| NANSEMOND-SUFFOLK ACADEMY | SUFFOLK, VA | $100,000 | 2025 | GEN. CHARITABLE |
| CHESAPEAKE BAY ACADEMY | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | $100,000 | 2025 | GEN. CHARITABLE |
| NOVANT HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL | CHARLOTTE, NC | $100,000 | 2025 | GEN. CHARITABLE |
| THE UP CENTER | NORFOLK, VA | $85,000 | 2025 | GEN. CHARITABLE |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SOUTHEAST VIR | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | $75,000 | 2025 | GEN. CHARITABLE |
| PGA TOUR CHARITIES INC | PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL | $75,000 | 2025 | GEN. CHARITABLE |
| STONEBRIDGE SCHOOL | CHESAPEAKE, VA | $70,000 | 2025 | GEN. CHARITABLE |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE VIRGINIA | NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $70,000 | 2025 | GEN. CHARITABLE |
| ISLE OF WIGHT ACADEMY | ISLE OF WIGHT, VA | $65,000 | 2025 | GEN. CHARITABLE |
| CROSSOVER HEALTHCARE MINISTRY | RICHMOND, VA | $60,000 | 2025 | GEN. CHARITABLE |
VIRGINIA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
$312,500GEN. CHARITABLE
HAMPTON UNIVERSITY
$200,000GEN. CHARITABLE
EASTERN VIRGINIA MEDICAL SCHOOL FOU
$200,000GEN. CHARITABLE
CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT UNIVERSITY EDUC
$200,000GEN. CHARITABLE
EQUI-KIDS THERAPEUTIC RIDING PROGRA
$150,000GEN. CHARITABLE
RICHMOND BALLET
$125,000GEN. CHARITABLE
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF THE KING'S D
$125,000GEN. CHARITABLE
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF CENTRAL CAROL
$114,286GEN. CHARITABLE
SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIE
$100,000GEN. CHARITABLE
THE OUTER BANKS HOSPITAL
$100,000GEN. CHARITABLE
UNITED WAY OF SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS
$100,000GEN. CHARITABLE
CHRYSLER MUSEUM OF ART
$100,000GEN. CHARITABLE
SUFFOLK CENTER FOR CULTURAL ARTS FO
$100,000GEN. CHARITABLE
MERCY MEDICAL ANGELS
$100,000GEN. CHARITABLE
OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY MUSEUM FOUN
$100,000GEN. CHARITABLE
DOROTHEA DIX PARK CONSERVANCY
$100,000GEN. CHARITABLE
METROLINA ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND
$100,000GEN. CHARITABLE
CENTRAL PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
$100,000GEN. CHARITABLE
SOUTHAMPTON ACADEMY
$100,000GEN. CHARITABLE
JUDEO-CHRISTIAN OUTREACH CENTER
$100,000GEN. CHARITABLE
NCINNOVATION INC
$100,000GEN. CHARITABLE
ATRIUM HEALTH FOUNDATION
$100,000GEN. CHARITABLE
CHESAPEAKE REGIONAL HEALTH FOUNDATI
$100,000GEN. CHARITABLE
THE FIRST TEE OF THE TRIANGLE
$100,000GEN. CHARITABLE
NAUTICUS FOUNDATION
$100,000GEN. CHARITABLE
STAR OF THE SEA CATHOLIC SCHOOL
$100,000GEN. CHARITABLE
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF SOUTH HAMPT
$100,000GEN. CHARITABLE
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF CHESTERFI
$100,000GEN. CHARITABLE
EGGLESTON
$100,000GEN. CHARITABLE
NORFOLK FESTEVENTS LTD
$100,000GEN. CHARITABLE
TIDEWATER COMMUNITY COLLEGE EDUCATI
$100,000GEN. CHARITABLE
APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDA
$100,000GEN. CHARITABLE
GREENVILLE-ENC ALLIANCE
$100,000GEN. CHARITABLE
FORKIDS INC
$100,000GEN. CHARITABLE
ELIZABETH RIVER PROJECT
$100,000GEN. CHARITABLE
BON SECOURS HAMPTON ROADS FOUNDATIO
$100,000GEN. CHARITABLE
LAKE TAYLOR TRANSITIONAL CARE HOSPI
$100,000GEN. CHARITABLE
VIRGINIA AMERICAN REVOLUTION 250
$100,000GEN. CHARITABLE
SULLENBERGER AVIATION MUSEUM
$100,000GEN. CHARITABLE
WINDSOR CASTLE PARK FOUNDATION
$100,000GEN. CHARITABLE
NANSEMOND-SUFFOLK ACADEMY
$100,000GEN. CHARITABLE
CHESAPEAKE BAY ACADEMY
$100,000GEN. CHARITABLE
NOVANT HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL
$100,000GEN. CHARITABLE
THE UP CENTER
$85,000GEN. CHARITABLE
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SOUTHEAST VIR
$75,000GEN. CHARITABLE
PGA TOUR CHARITIES INC
$75,000GEN. CHARITABLE
STONEBRIDGE SCHOOL
$70,000GEN. CHARITABLE
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE VIRGINIA
$70,000GEN. CHARITABLE
ISLE OF WIGHT ACADEMY
$65,000GEN. CHARITABLE
CROSSOVER HEALTHCARE MINISTRY
$60,000GEN. CHARITABLE