The Micawber Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 06-1004777
Foundation Overview
Based in Midlothian, VA, The Micawber Foundation has awarded 172 grants totaling $191,350 to organizations in California, New York and 6 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $250 to $3,000, with a median award of $1,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
2 of 20 recipients (10%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
62% of grants are awarded in Virginia, with additional funding distributed across 7 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Virginia, funding concentrates in Richmond (87%), Midlothian (8%), Glen Allen (3%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 24% decrease over 5 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Dual focus on community projects (67%) and general purposes, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Micawber Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Himalayan Foundation | $2,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2025 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2025 |
| Collegiate School | $750 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2025 |
| Give Hope 2 Kids | $1,500 | Waconia, MN, US | General Support | 2025 |
| Hillsdale College | $500 | Hillsdale, MI, US | General Support | 2025 |
| Islamic Center Of Virginia | $500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2025 |
| K Dance Inc | $500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2025 |
| Lifelong Learning Institute In Chesterfield | $1,000 | Midlothian, VA, US | General Support | 2025 |
| Our Laughter In The Rain | $1,000 | Glen Allen, VA, US | General Support | 2025 |
| Princeton University | $1,000 | Princeton, NJ, US | General Support | 2025 |
| Richmond Montessori School | $1,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2025 |
| Science Museum Of Virginia Foundation | $750 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2025 |
| Sparc | $500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2025 |
| St Catherine's School Foundation | $750 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2025 |
| University Of Dublin Fund | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2025 |
| University Of Hartford | $500 | West Hartford, CT, US | General Support | 2025 |
| Virginia Repertory Theater | $500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2025 |
| Vpm Media Corporation | $2,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2025 |
| Palestine Children's Relief Fund | $400 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Support | 2025 |
| Studio Two Three | $350 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2025 |
| American Himalayan Foundation | $2,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Collegiate School | $750 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Give Hope 2 Kids | $1,500 | Waconia, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Hillsdale College | $500 | Hillsdale, MI, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Islamic Center Of Virginia | $500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| K Dance Inc | $500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Lifelong Learning Institute In Chesterfield | $1,000 | Midlothian, VA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Our Laughter In The Rain | $1,000 | Glen Allen, VA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Princeton University | $1,000 | Princeton, NJ, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Richmond Montessori School | $500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Science Museum Of Virginia Foundation | $750 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Sparc | $750 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| St Catherine's School Foundation | $750 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| University Of Dublin Fund | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2024 |
| University Of Hartford | $500 | West Hartford, CT, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Virginia Musuem Of Fine Arts | $3,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Virginia Repertory Theater | $1,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Vpm Media Corporation | $1,500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Icna Relief | $2,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Ge | 2024 |
| American Himalayan Foundation | $2,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Collegiate School | $750 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Give Hope 2 Kids | $1,500 | Waconia, MN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Hillsdale College | $500 | Hillsdale, MI, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Islamic Center Of Virginia | $500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| K Dance Inc | $500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Lifelong Learning Institute In Chesterfield | $1,000 | Midlothian, VA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Our Laughter In The Rain | $1,000 | Glen Allen, VA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Princeton University | $1,000 | Princeton, NJ, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Richmond Montessori School | $500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Science Museum Of Virginia Foundation | $750 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Sparc | $750 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| St Catherine's School Foundation | $750 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| University Of Dublin Fund | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2024 |
| University Of Hartford | $500 | West Hartford, CT, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Virginia Musuem Of Fine Arts | $3,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Virginia Repertory Theater | $1,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Vpm Media Corporation | $1,500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Icna Relief | $2,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Ge | 2024 |
| American Himalayan Foundation | $2,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Collegiate School | $750 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Give Hope 2 Kids | $1,500 | Waconia, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Hillsdale College | $600 | Hillsdale, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Islamic Center Of Virginia | $2,500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| K Dance Inc | $500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Lifelong Learning Institute In Chesterfield | $1,000 | Midlothian, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Princeton University | $1,000 | Princeton, NJ, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Richmond Symphony | $500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Science Museum Of Virginia Foundation | $750 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Sparc | $1,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| St Catherine's School Foundation | $750 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| University Of Dublin Fund | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| University Of Hartford | $500 | West Hartford, CT, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Virginia Musuem Of Fine Arts | $3,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Virginia Repertory Theater | $500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Vpm Media Corporation | $2,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Our Laughter In The Rain | $250 | Henrico, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| American Himalayan Foundation | $2,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Collegiate School | $750 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Give Hope 2 Kids | $1,500 | Waconia, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Hillsdale College | $600 | Hillsdale, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Islamic Center Of Virginia | $2,500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| K Dance Inc | $500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Lifelong Learning Institute In Chesterfield | $1,000 | Midlothian, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Princeton University | $1,000 | Princeton, NJ, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Richmond Symphony | $500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Science Museum Of Virginia Foundation | $750 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Sparc | $1,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| St Catherine's School Foundation | $750 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| University Of Dublin Fund | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| University Of Hartford | $500 | West Hartford, CT, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Virginia Musuem Of Fine Arts | $3,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Virginia Repertory Theater | $500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Vpm Media Corporation | $2,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Our Laughter In The Rain | $250 | Henrico, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| American Himalayan Foundation | $2,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Collegiate School | $750 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Hillsdale College | $600 | Hillsdale, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Islamic Center Of Virginia | $2,500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| K Dance Inc | $500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Lifelong Learning Institute In Chesterfield | $1,000 | Midlothian, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Princeton University | $1,000 | Princeton, NJ, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Richmond Symphony | $500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Science Museum Of Virginia Foundation | $750 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Sparc | $1,500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| St Catherine's School Foundation | $750 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| University Of Dublin Fund | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| University Of Hartford | $500 | West Hartford, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Virginia Musuem Of Fine Arts | $3,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Virginia Repertory Theater | $500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Vpm Media Corporation | $2,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Coalition For The Homeless | $250 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Give Hope 2 Kids | $1,500 | Waconia, MN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| American Himalayan Foundation | $2,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Collegiate School | $750 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Hillsdale College | $600 | Hillsdale, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Islamic Center Of Virginia | $2,500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| K Dance Inc | $500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Lifelong Learning Institute In Chesterfield | $1,000 | Midlothian, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Princeton University | $1,000 | Princeton, NJ, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Richmond Symphony | $500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Science Museum Of Virginia Foundation | $750 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Sparc | $1,500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| St Catherine's School Foundation | $750 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| University Of Dublin Fund | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| University Of Hartford | $500 | West Hartford, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Virginia Musuem Of Fine Arts | $3,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Virginia Repertory Theater | $500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Vpm Media Corporation | $2,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Coalition For The Homeless | $250 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Give Hope 2 Kids | $1,500 | Waconia, MN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| American Himalayan Foundation | $1,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Collegiate School | $1,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Hillsdale College | $600 | Hillsdale, MI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Islamic Center Of Virginia | $2,500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| K Dance Inc | $500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Lifelong Learning Institute In Chesterfield | $1,000 | Midlothian, VA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Princeton University | $2,500 | Princeton, NJ, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Richmond Symphony | $500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Science Museum Of Virginia Foundation | $750 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Sparc | $1,500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| St Catherine's School Foundation | $1,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| University Of Dublin Fund | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| University Of Hartford | $500 | West Hartford, CT, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Virginia Musuem Of Fine Arts | $3,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Virginia Repertory Theater | $500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Vpm Media Corporation | $2,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| The Woodson Center | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2021 |
| American Himalayan Foundation | $1,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Collegiate School | $1,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Vpm Media Corporation | $2,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | $750 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Hillsdale College | $600 | Hillsdale, MI, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Islamic Center Of Virginia | $2,500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| K Dance Inc | $500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Lifelong Learning Institute In Chesterfield | $1,000 | Midlothian, VA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Princeton University | $2,500 | Princeton, NJ, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Richmond Symphony | $500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Science Museum Of Virginia Foundation | $750 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Sparc | $1,500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| St Catherine's School Foundation | $1,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| University Of Dublin Fund | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| University Of Hartford | $1,000 | West Hartford, CT, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Virginia Musuem Of Fine Arts | $3,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Virginia Repertory Theater | $500 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 06-1004777 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 13530 STONEGATE RD Midlothian, VA 23113-3959 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Micawber Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President & Treasurer | Needham B Whitfield |
|---|---|
| Secretary | Maha S Whitfield |
| Vice-president | Julia A Auerbach |
| Director | Alexander A Whitfield |
| Vice President | Sophia N Whitfield |
Forms 990-PF
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- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
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