Shearwater Foundation INC

Shearwater Foundation INC is a private foundation based in Norfolk, Virginia with $16.6M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$16.6Mtotal assets
2008IRS ruling year
Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

Grants Shearwater Foundation INC has awarded

25 grantees · $275K total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • Buckley Country Day School $30K
  • Colonial Williamsburg Foundation $25K
  • Eastern Virginia Medical School Foundation $25K
  • United Way Of South Hampton Roads $25K
  • Tidewater Friends Of Foster Care $25K
  • Norfolk Academy $10K
  • The Salvation Army $10K
  • The Union Mission $10K
  • Mathews Community Foundation $10K
  • Elizabeth River Project $10K
  • Virginia Museum Of History & Culture $10K
  • Children's Hospital Of The King's Daughters (chkd) $10K
  • Access College Foundation $10K
  • Foodbank Of Southeastern Va $10K
  • The Up Center $10K
  • The Deerwood Foundation $8K
  • Virginia Symphony Orchestra $5K
  • Virginia Zoological Society $5K
  • The Mariners' Museum And Park $5K
  • Norfolk Botanical Gardens $5K
  • Museum Of The American Revolution $5K
  • Jamestown-yorktown Foundation $5K
  • Chrysler Museum Of Art $5K
  • Boomer Esiason Foundation $1K
  • Slover Library Foundation $1K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2018$7.9M
  • FY2020$249K
  • FY2021$279K
  • FY2022$279K
  • FY2023$275K

About Shearwater Foundation INC

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
  • HeadquartersNorfolk, Virginia
  • EIN208075507
  • IRS ruling2008

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

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Frequently asked questions

What is Shearwater Foundation INC?

Shearwater Foundation INC is a private foundation based in Norfolk, Virginia with $16.6M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Shearwater Foundation INC fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Shearwater Foundation INC?

Shearwater Foundation INC's EIN is 208075507. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Shearwater Foundation INC?

Private foundations like Shearwater Foundation INC typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Shearwater Foundation INC. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.