The Agena Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 26-2882583

Foundation Overview

Based in Chesapeake, VA, The Agena Foundation Inc has awarded 195 grants totaling $18,018,714 to organizations in Virginia, Delaware and 2 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $2,500 to $963,500, with a median award of $55,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$18,018,714
Total Assets
$44,703,075
Median Grant (all grants)
$55,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
36
Median Grant
$67,500
% Median Grant Growth
+8% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 17%

6 of 36 recipients (17%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Virginia

98% of all grants are concentrated in Virginia, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Virginia, funding concentrates in Norfolk (67%), Virginia Beach (20%), Portsmouth (6%).

Funding Trajectory
+168%

Strong 168% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
Community Projects + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (57%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Agena Foundation Inc'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
Forkids Inc $273,000 Norfolk, VA, US In Support Of Prgm For Homeless 2024
Friends Of The Vb Jdrc $25,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US In Support Of Community Service 2024
Hope House Foundation $55,000 Norfolk, VA, US Special Needs Housing, Quality Of 2024
Seton Youth Shelters $305,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US Emergency Family And Youth Shelter 2024
St Columbia Ecumenical $50,000 Norfolk, VA, US Prescription Medication Prgm 2024
The Boys And Girls Club Of Se Va $322,500 Norfolk, VA, US Club Prgm For Youth And Teens 2024
The Muse Writing Center $60,000 Norfolk, VA, US Provides Creative Writing Classes & 2024
The Salvation Army Of Tidewater $220,000 Norfolk, VA, US Rent Assistance Program 2024
The Union Mission $25,000 Norfolk, VA, US Shelter, Food & Recovery Program 2024
Tidewater Friends Of Foster Care $82,000 Norfolk, VA, US Support For Children In Foster Care 2024
Tidewater Wooden Boat Workshop $20,000 Norfolk, VA, US General Support 2024
Tidewater Youth Services Commission $160,000 Portsmouth, VA, US Community Based Therapeutic Services 2024
Together We Can $75,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US The Connections Program For Children 2024
Yours Ministry $125,000 Norfolk, VA, US Youth Mentorship 2024
Ywca $262,000 Norfolk, VA, US Domestic & Sexual Violence 2024
Families Of Autistic Children $25,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US Operations 2024
Hero Kids Foundation $15,000 Suffolk, VA, US Operations 2024
Twp-the Youth Movement $25,000 Norfolk, VA, US Operations 2024
Forkids Inc $273,000 Norfolk, VA, US In Support Of Prgm For Homeless 2024
Friends Of The Vb Jdrc $25,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US In Support Of Community Service 2024
Hope House Foundation $55,000 Norfolk, VA, US Special Needs Housing, Quality Of 2024
Seton Youth Shelters $305,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US Emergency Family And Youth Shelter 2024
St Columbia Ecumenical $50,000 Norfolk, VA, US Prescription Medication Prgm 2024
The Boys And Girls Club Of Se Va $322,500 Norfolk, VA, US Club Prgm For Youth And Teens 2024
The Muse Writing Center $60,000 Norfolk, VA, US Provides Creative Writing Classes & 2024
The Salvation Army Of Tidewater $220,000 Norfolk, VA, US Rent Assistance Program 2024
The Union Mission $25,000 Norfolk, VA, US Shelter, Food & Recovery Program 2024
Tidewater Friends Of Foster Care $82,000 Norfolk, VA, US Support For Children In Foster Care 2024
Tidewater Wooden Boat Workshop $20,000 Norfolk, VA, US General Support 2024
Tidewater Youth Services Commission $160,000 Portsmouth, VA, US Community Based Therapeutic Services 2024
Together We Can $75,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US The Connections Program For Children 2024
Yours Ministry $125,000 Norfolk, VA, US Youth Mentorship 2024
Ywca $262,000 Norfolk, VA, US Domestic & Sexual Violence 2024
Families Of Autistic Children $25,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US Operations 2024
Hero Kids Foundation $15,000 Suffolk, VA, US Operations 2024
Twp-the Youth Movement $25,000 Norfolk, VA, US Operations 2024
Forkids Inc $325,000 Norfolk, VA, US In Support Of Prgm For Homeless 2023
Friends Of The Vb Jdrc $20,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US In Support Of Community Service 2023
Hope House Foundation $70,000 Norfolk, VA, US Special Needs Housing, Quality Of 2023
Seton Youth Shelters $100,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US Emergency Family And Youth Shelter 2023
St Columbia Ecumenical $50,000 Norfolk, VA, US Prescription Medication Prgm 2023
The Boys And Girls Club Of Se Va $107,500 Norfolk, VA, US Club Prgm For Youth And Teens 2023
The Muse Writing Center $50,000 Norfolk, VA, US Provides Creative Writing Classes & 2023
The Salvation Army Of Tidewater $240,000 Norfolk, VA, US Rent Assistance Program 2023
The Union Mission $22,500 Norfolk, VA, US Shelter, Food & Recovery Program 2023
Tidewater Friends Of Foster Care $75,000 Norfolk, VA, US Support For Children In Foster Care 2023
Tidewater Wooden Boat Workshop $20,000 Norfolk, VA, US General Support 2023
Tidewater Youth Services Commission $55,000 Portsmouth, VA, US Community Based Therapeutic Services 2023
Together We Can $75,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US The Connections Program For Children 2023
Yours Ministry $27,709 Norfolk, VA, US Youth Mentorship 2023
Ywca $80,000 Norfolk, VA, US Domestic & Sexual Violence 2023
Odu Educational Foundation $2,500 Norfolk, VA, US Scholarships 2023
Forkids Inc $325,000 Norfolk, VA, US In Support Of Prgm For Homeless 2023
Friends Of The Vb Jdrc $20,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US In Support Of Community Service 2023
Hope House Foundation $70,000 Norfolk, VA, US Special Needs Housing, Quality Of 2023
Seton Youth Shelters $100,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US Emergency Family And Youth Shelter 2023
St Columbia Ecumenical $50,000 Norfolk, VA, US Prescription Medication Prgm 2023
The Boys And Girls Club Of Se Va $107,500 Norfolk, VA, US Club Prgm For Youth And Teens 2023
The Muse Writing Center $50,000 Norfolk, VA, US Provides Creative Writing Classes & 2023
The Salvation Army Of Tidewater $240,000 Norfolk, VA, US Rent Assistance Program 2023
The Union Mission $22,500 Norfolk, VA, US Shelter, Food & Recovery Program 2023
Tidewater Friends Of Foster Care $75,000 Norfolk, VA, US Support For Children In Foster Care 2023
Tidewater Wooden Boat Workshop $20,000 Norfolk, VA, US General Support 2023
Tidewater Youth Services Commission $55,000 Portsmouth, VA, US Community Based Therapeutic Services 2023
Together We Can $75,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US The Connections Program For Children 2023
Yours Ministry $27,709 Norfolk, VA, US Youth Mentorship 2023
Ywca $80,000 Norfolk, VA, US Domestic & Sexual Violence 2023
Odu Educational Foundation $2,500 Norfolk, VA, US Scholarships 2023
Chip Of South Hampton Roads $100,000 Chesapeake, VA, US Infant Care 2022
Forkids Inc $220,000 Norfolk, VA, US In Support Of Prgm For Homeless 2022
Friends Of The Vb Jdrc $20,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US In Support Of Community Service 2022
Hope House Foundation $40,000 Norfolk, VA, US Special Needs Housing, Quality Of 2022
Hope U Foundation $102,721 Chesapeake, VA, US Teach Independent Living Skills 2022
Seton Youth Shelters $312,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US Emergency Family And Youth Shelter 2022
St Columbia Ecumenical $50,000 Norfolk, VA, US Prescription Medication Prgm 2022
The Boys And Girls Club Of Se Va $100,000 Norfolk, VA, US Club Prgm For Youth And Teens 2022
The Muse Writing Center $50,000 Norfolk, VA, US Provides Creative Writing Classes & 2022
The Salvation Army Of Tidewater $230,000 Norfolk, VA, US Rent Assistance Program 2022
The Union Mission $150,000 Norfolk, VA, US Shelter, Food & Recovery Program 2022
Tidewater Friends Of Foster Care $50,000 Norfolk, VA, US Support For Children In Foster Care 2022
Tidewater Wooden Boat Workshop $20,000 Norfolk, VA, US General Support 2022
Tidewater Youth Services Commission $10,000 Portsmouth, VA, US Community Based Therapeutic Services 2022
Together We Can $75,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US The Connections Program For Children 2022
Yours Ministry $100,000 Norfolk, VA, US Youth Mentorship 2022
The Reach Foundation $18,000 Norfolk, VA, US To Promote Literacy 2022
Chip Of South Hampton Roads $100,000 Chesapeake, VA, US Infant Care 2022
Forkids Inc $220,000 Norfolk, VA, US In Support Of Prgm For Homeless 2022
Friends Of The Vb Jdrc $20,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US In Support Of Community Service 2022
Hope House Foundation $40,000 Norfolk, VA, US Special Needs Housing, Quality Of 2022
Hope U Foundation $102,721 Chesapeake, VA, US Teach Independent Living Skills 2022
Seton Youth Shelters $312,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US Emergency Family And Youth Shelter 2022
St Columbia Ecumenical $50,000 Norfolk, VA, US Prescription Medication Prgm 2022
The Boys And Girls Club Of Se Va $100,000 Norfolk, VA, US Club Prgm For Youth And Teens 2022
The Muse Writing Center $50,000 Norfolk, VA, US Provides Creative Writing Classes & 2022
The Salvation Army Of Tidewater $230,000 Norfolk, VA, US Rent Assistance Program 2022
The Union Mission $150,000 Norfolk, VA, US Shelter, Food & Recovery Program 2022
Tidewater Friends Of Foster Care $50,000 Norfolk, VA, US Support For Children In Foster Care 2022
Tidewater Wooden Boat Workshop $20,000 Norfolk, VA, US General Support 2022
Tidewater Youth Services Commission $10,000 Portsmouth, VA, US Community Based Therapeutic Services 2022
Together We Can $75,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US The Connections Program For Children 2022
Yours Ministry $100,000 Norfolk, VA, US Youth Mentorship 2022
The Reach Foundation $18,000 Norfolk, VA, US To Promote Literacy 2022
Chip Of South Hampton Roads $100,000 Chesapeake, VA, US Infant Care 2022
Forkids Inc $220,000 Norfolk, VA, US In Support Of Prgm For Homeless 2022
Friends Of The Vb Jdrc $20,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US In Support Of Community Service 2022
Hope House Foundation $40,000 Norfolk, VA, US Special Needs Housing, Quality Of 2022
Hope U Foundation $102,721 Chesapeake, VA, US Teach Independent Living Skills 2022
Seton Youth Shelters $312,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US Emergency Family And Youth Shelter 2022
St Columbia Ecumenical $50,000 Norfolk, VA, US Prescription Medication Prgm 2022
The Boys And Girls Club Of Se Va $100,000 Norfolk, VA, US Club Prgm For Youth And Teens 2022
The Muse Writing Center $50,000 Norfolk, VA, US Provides Creative Writing Classes & 2022
The Salvation Army Of Tidewater $230,000 Norfolk, VA, US Rent Assistance Program 2022
The Union Mission $150,000 Norfolk, VA, US Shelter, Food & Recovery Program 2022
Tidewater Friends Of Foster Care $50,000 Norfolk, VA, US Support For Children In Foster Care 2022
Tidewater Wooden Boat Workshop $20,000 Norfolk, VA, US General Support 2022
Tidewater Youth Services Commission $10,000 Portsmouth, VA, US Community Based Therapeutic Services 2022
Together We Can $75,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US The Connections Program For Children 2022
Yours Ministry $100,000 Norfolk, VA, US Youth Mentorship 2022
The Reach Foundation $18,000 Norfolk, VA, US To Promote Literacy 2022
Forkids Inc $415,000 Norfolk, VA, US In Support Of Prgm For Homeless 2021
Friends Of The Vb Jdrc $10,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US In Support Of Community Service 2021
Hope House Foundation $42,000 Norfolk, VA, US Special Needs Housing, Quality Of 2021
Hope U Foundation $140,898 Chesapeake, VA, US Teach Independent Living Skills 2021
Seton Youth Shelters $104,500 Virginia Beach, VA, US Emergency Family And Youth Shelter 2021
St Columbia Ecumenical $50,000 Norfolk, VA, US Prescription Medication Prgm 2021
The Boys And Girls Club Of Se Va $125,000 Norfolk, VA, US Club Prgm For Youth And Teens 2021
The Muse Writing Center $50,000 Norfolk, VA, US Provides Creative Writing Classes & 2021
The Salvation Army Of Tidewater $153,000 Norfolk, VA, US Rent Assistance Program 2021
The Union Mission $90,000 Norfolk, VA, US Shelter, Food & Recovery Program 2021
Tidewater Wooden Boat Workshop $22,500 Norfolk, VA, US General Support 2021
Tidewater Youth Services Commission $30,000 Portsmouth, VA, US Community Based Therapeutic Services 2021
Together We Can $75,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US The Connections Program For Children 2021
Rise & Grow $32,901 Toano, VA, US Youth Development 2021
Tidewater Friends Of Foster Care $50,000 Norfolk, VA, US Support For Children In Foster Care 2021
Forkids Inc $227,000 Norfolk, VA, US In Support Of Prgm For Homeless 2020
Friends Of The Vb Jdrc $20,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US In Support Of Community Service 2020
Hope House Foundation $40,000 Norfolk, VA, US Special Needs Housing, Quality Of 2020
Hope U Foundation $188,619 Chesapeake, VA, US Teach Independent Living Skills 2020
Seton Youth Shelters $101,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US Emergency Family And Youth Shelter 2020
St Columbia Ecumenical $63,500 Norfolk, VA, US Prescription Medication Prgm 2020
The Boys And Girls Club Of Se Va $266,000 Norfolk, VA, US Club Prgm For Youth And Teens 2020
The Muse Writing Center $51,000 Norfolk, VA, US Provides Creative Writing Classes & 2020
The Salvation Army Of Tidewater $206,000 Norfolk, VA, US Rent Assistance Program 2020
The Union Mission $36,000 Norfolk, VA, US Shelter, Food & Recovery Program 2020
Tidewater Wooden Boat Workshop $15,000 Norfolk, VA, US General Support 2020
Tidewater Youth Services Commission $11,000 Portsmouth, VA, US Community Based Therapeutic Services 2020
Together We Can $86,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US The Connections Program For Children 2020
Yours Ministry $34,500 Norfolk, VA, US The Youth Outreach Urban Resources 2020
Quality Of Life $7,000 Mclean, VA, US Engineering Assistive Technology 2020
Ardx Foundation $5,000 Norfolk, VA, US Mental & Behavioural Health Wellness 2018
Forkids Inc $963,500 Norfolk, VA, US In Support Of Prgm For Homeless 2018
Friends Of The Vb Jdrc $20,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US In Support Of Community Service 2018
Hope House Foundation $40,000 Norfolk, VA, US Special Needs Housing, Quality Of 2018
Hope U Foundation $101,000 Chesapeake, VA, US Teach Independent Living Skills 2018
Norfolk Public Schools Foundation $80,000 Norfolk, VA, US Enhance Learning Opportunities 2018
Seton Youth Shelters $100,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US Emergency Family And Youth Shelter 2018
St Columbia Ecumenical $40,000 Norfolk, VA, US Prescription Medication Prgm 2018
The Boys And Girls Club Of Se Va $60,000 Norfolk, VA, US Club Prgm For Youth And Teens 2018
The Muse Writing Center $50,000 Norfolk, VA, US Provides Creative Writing Classes & 2018
The Salvation Army Of Tidewater $125,000 Norfolk, VA, US Rent Assistance Program 2018
The Union Mission $25,000 Norfolk, VA, US Shelter, Food & Recovery Program 2018
Tidewater Wooden Boat Workshop $15,000 Norfolk, VA, US General Support 2018
Tidewater Youth Services Commission $10,000 Portsmouth, VA, US Community Based Therapeutic Services 2018
Together We Can $85,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US The Connections Program For Children 2018
Virginia Stage Company $17,500 Norfolk, VA, US Outreach Program In School System 2018
Together We Can $85,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US The Connections Program For Children 2017
Friends Of The Vb Jdrc $20,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US In Support Of Community Service 2017
Hope House Foundation $40,000 Norfolk, VA, US Special Needs Housing, Quality Of 2017
St Columbia Ecumenical $40,000 Norfolk, VA, US Prescription Medication Prgm 2017
The Salvation Army Of Tidewater $150,000 Norfolk, VA, US Rent Assistance Program 2017
The Boys And Girls Club Of Se Va $76,965 Norfolk, VA, US Club Prgm For Youth And Teens 2017
Seton Youth Shelters $100,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US Emergency Family And Youth Shelter 2017
Forkids Inc $153,500 Norfolk, VA, US In Support Of Prgm For Homeless 2017
Tcc Educational Foundation $80,000 Norfolk, VA, US Great Expectation Program 2017
Virginia Stage Company $17,500 Norfolk, VA, US Outreach Program In School System 2017
Tidewater Wooden Boat Workshop $15,000 Norfolk, VA, US General Support 2017
Tidewater Youth Services Commission $10,000 Portsmouth, VA, US Community Based Therapeutic Services 2017
The Union Mission $20,000 Norfolk, VA, US Shelter, Food & Recovery Program 2017
The University Of Delaware $15,580 Newark, DE, US Commission A Study On Autism 2017
Autism Society Of America $3,000 Bethesda, MD, US Support For Those With Autism 2017
Hope U Foundation $50,000 Chesapeake, VA, US Teach Independent Living Skills 2017
Together We Can $106,670 Virginia Beach, VA, US The Connections Program For Children 2016
Friends Of The Vb Jdrc $20,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US In Support Of Community Service 2016
Hope House Foundation $40,000 Norfolk, VA, US Special Needs Housing, Quality Of 2016
St Columbia Ecumenical $40,000 Norfolk, VA, US Prescription Medication Prgm 2016
The Salvation Army Of Tidewater $100,000 Norfolk, VA, US Rent Assistance Program 2016
The Boys And Girls Club Of Se Va $45,000 Norfolk, VA, US Club Prgm For Youth And Teens 2016
Seton Youth Shelters $65,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US Emergency Family And Youth Shelter 2016
Forkids Inc $210,000 Norfolk, VA, US In Support Of Prgm For Homeless 2016
The Mission Continues $150,000 St Louis, MO, US In Support Of Prgm For Veterans 2016
Tcc Educational Foundation $25,000 Norfolk, VA, US Great Expectation Program 2016
Virginia Stage Company $12,500 Norfolk, VA, US Outreach Program In School System 2016
Tidewater Wooden Boat Workshop $10,000 Norfolk, VA, US General Support 2016
Norfolk State University Foundation $5,000 Norfolk, VA, US Spartan Prep Academy 2016
The Dwelling Place $-37,500 Norfolk, VA, US Refund Of Prior Year Contribution 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for The Agena Foundation Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 26-2882583
Website N/A
Address PO BOX 62206 Virginia Bch, VA 23466-2206

Key People (5)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Agena Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President Judy G Mcreynolds
Vice Preside Kimberlee Russi
Secretary Christopher H Russi
Executive Di Felicia Ford
Treasurer Kimberly C Painter

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
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.