Hampton Roads Community Foundation
Non-profit OrganizationsVirginia, United States11-50 Employees
The Hampton Roads Community Foundation is a permanent charitable endowment created by donors who seek to foster a thriving, equitable southeastern Virginia community through philanthropy and civic leadership. Founded in 1950 and based in Norfolk, it is the region’s largest provider of grants and scholarships and a catalyst for leadership initiatives. The foundation helps people design permanent charitable funds in their names to support the causes and nonprofits they care about, with the gifts managed to grow over time. It manages permanent funds created by diverse donors and awards grants to nonprofit organizations and scholarships to students. The organization provides regional leadership on critical issues, evaluates community needs, and makes strategic grants to address them while promoting high-impact philanthropy and honoring donor intent. In 2025, it hosted the 8th Annual Black Philanthropy Month Celebration in Virginia Beach, illustrating ongoing engagement with local philanthropic initiatives.