Virginia Environmental Endowment
Richmond, Virginia · EIN 541041973 · Private foundation
Based in Richmond, Virginia, Virginia Environmental Endowment has awarded $8.6M across 136 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Chesapeake Bay Foundation. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Virginia Environmental Endowment funds
Virginia Environmental Endowment's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include foster youth, indigenous, low-income communities, older adults, women girls, youth pop.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation BUFFER RESTORATION IN THE UPPER JAMES RIVER WATERSHEDPHASE 2 | Richmond, VA | $1.2M | 2023 |
| James River Association RIPARIAN AND LIVING SHORELINE IMPLEMENTATION IN THE MIDDLE AND LOWER JAMES RIVER REGION. | Richmond, VA | $890K | 2025 |
| James River Association SCALING-UP LIVING SHORELINE IMPLEMENTATION IN THE LOWER JAMES RIVER WATERSHED | Richmond, VA | $630K | 2021 |
How to apply for funding from Virginia Environmental Endowment
Virginia Environmental Endowment's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at vee.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Virginia Environmental Endowment
- Does Virginia Environmental Endowment accept grant applications?
- Virginia Environmental Endowment's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Virginia Environmental Endowment fund?
- Virginia Environmental Endowment's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Chesapeake Bay Foundation, James River Association. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Virginia Environmental Endowment give in grants?
- Virginia Environmental Endowment's indexed IRS summary for FY2026 lists $2.3M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $8.6M over 136 grants.
- Where is Virginia Environmental Endowment located?
- Virginia Environmental Endowment is based in Richmond, Virginia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 541041973.
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