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Also known as: C/O TIDEWATER JEWISH FOUNDATION
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The Helen G Gifford Foundation is a private corporation based in VIRGINIA BCH, VA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is Tidewater Jewish Foundation. It holds total assets of $2.7M. Annual income is reported at $292K. Total assets have decreased from $4.1M in 2011 to $2.7M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 8 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Virginia. According to available records, The Helen G Gifford Foundation has made 92 grants totaling $543K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $170K in 2022 to $373K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $22K, with an average award of $6K. The foundation has supported 33 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Virginia and New York. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$6K
Largest Grant
$22K
Based on 30 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
The Helen G Gifford Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 92 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in VA, NY.
The Helen G Gifford Foundation has distributed a total of $543K across 92 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $22K.
The Helen G Gifford Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Helen G Gifford Foundation is headquartered in VIRGINIA BCH, VA. While based in VA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William A Hearst | PRESIDENT | $6K | $0 | $6K |
| Patricia M Rowland | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael E Barney | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Megan Patterson | 2ND VICE-PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jennifer Rosenberg | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Joseph Hearst | 1ST VICE-PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Deborah Hearst | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Richard Rivin | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$2.7M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$2.7M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
92
Total Giving
$543K
Average Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
33
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Arts Festival Dance Theatre Of HarlemLITERARY | Norfolk, VA | $20K | 2023 |
| UjftEDUCATIONAL | Virginia Beach, VA | $19K | 2023 |
| Virginia SymphonyLITERARY | Norfolk, VA | $12K | 2023 |
| Virginia Opera AssociationLITERARY | Norfolk, VA | $12K | 2023 |
| The Chrysler Museum IncEDUCATIONAL | Norfolk, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| Virginia Stage CompanyLITERARY | Norfolk, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| Norfolk Botanical Garden SocietyEDUCATIONAL | Norfolk, VA | $8K | 2023 |
| Forkids IncCHARITABLE | Norfolk, VA | $8K | 2023 |
| Hope House FoundationCHARITABLE | Norfolk, VA | $7K | 2023 |
| Foodbank Of Southeastern VirginiaCHARITABLE | Norfolk, VA | $6K | 2023 |
| Governors Magnet SchoolEDUCATIONAL | Norfolk, VA | $6K | 2023 |
| Young Audiences Of Virgnia IncLITERARY | Norfolk, VA | $6K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Chevra ThelimEDUCATIONAL | Portsmouth, VA | $6K | 2023 |
| The Hurrah PlayersLITERARY | Norfolk, VA | $6K | 2023 |
| Ohef Sholom TempleCHARITABLE | Norfolk, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Sandler Center For The Performing Arts FoundationEDUCATIONAL | Virginia Beach, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Richmond BalletEDUCATIONAL | Richmond, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Virginia Musical Theatre IncCHARITABLE | Virginia Beach, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Feldman Chamber Music SocietyLITERARY | Norfolk, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Academy Of MusicLITERARY | Norfolk, VA | $4K | 2023 |
| Zeiders American Dream TheaterEDUCATIONAL | Virginia Beach, VA | $4K | 2023 |
| Tidewater Arts OutreachLITERARY | Norfolk, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| Virginia ChoraleEDUCATIONAL | Norfolk, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| Whro Hampton Roads Educational Telecommunications Association IncCHARITABLE | Norfolk, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| Primeplus Norfolk Senior CenterCHARITABLE | Norfolk, VA | $2K | 2023 |
| SymphonicityLITERARY | Virginia Beach, VA | $2K | 2023 |