Kva Foundation

EIN 54-1838819 Β· VA Β· NTEE T20Z

Typical grant ~$500 Funds in VA, MI, NC +3
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Kva Foundation based in VA paid 39 grants totaling $59.4K to 39 organizations across 6 states. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $11K, with a median of $500. Its largest recipients included LYNCHBURG GROWS, HOLLINS UNIVERSITY, and ST JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Its application process is not specified in the filing.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$355,462
Giving (latest yr)
$59,400
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
39
Median grant
$500
Recipients
39
States reached
6
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
Unknown

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Lynchburg Grows$11,000
  • Hollins University$10,000
  • St John's Episcopal Church$8,200
  • James River Day School$6,000
  • Poplar Forest$5,000

Where grants went

  • Virginia$54,750 Β· 29 grants
  • Michigan$3,000 Β· 3 grants
  • North Carolina$1,100 Β· 2 grants
  • District of Columbia$300 Β· 3 grants
  • New York$150 Β· 1 grant
  • New Jersey$100 Β· 1 grant

Grants Paid (39)

Lynchburg Grows
Lynchburg, VA
Environmental
$11,000
Hollins University
Roanoke, VA
Educational
$10,000
St John's Episcopal Church
Lynchburg, VA
Religious
$8,200
James River Day School
Lynchburg, VA
Educational
$6,000
Poplar Forest
Forest, VA
Preservation
$5,000
United Way of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA
Charitable
$2,000
Radio Iq and Wvtf
Roanoke, VA
Educational
$2,000
Miriam's House
Lynchburg, VA
Charitable
$1,100
Planned Parenthood South Atlantic
Raleigh, NC
Educational
$1,000
Mclaren Hospital
Petoskey, MI
Medical
$1,000
Parkview Community Mission
Lynchburg, VA
Charitable
$1,000
Elizabeth's Early Learning Center
Lynchburg, VA
Educational
$1,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Kva Foundation's 990-PF filing does not specify whether it accepts unsolicited applications. Many private foundations give by invitation only, so confirm before applying.

In its most recent filing, Kva Foundation reported 39 itemized grants totaling $59.4K. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $11K (median $500).

Recent recipients include LYNCHBURG GROWS, HOLLINS UNIVERSITY, ST JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, among 39 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Kva Foundation is a private foundation based in Virginia, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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