Private foundation · Richmond, VA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $52K
- Typical grant
- $2,500 to $50K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $26K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 771 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $16.4M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16.4M | $52K | 2 |
| 2023 | $19.5M | $7,850 | 2 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Hunter a applewhite · richmond · 8043396760
- What to send
- For grants: grant requests should be submitted online www.dominionenergy.com/foundation. The application includes the following: information about the organization including a copy of most recent financial statements; the purpose and amount of the grant request; and anticipated results. For matching gifts: matching gift applications (for employees and retirees) include the following information: name and address of donor; name and address of charitable organization; total amount of gift
- Deadlines
- Grant applications will be accepted online during two annual grant cycles, spring and fall.
- Limits
- For grants: grants are limited to organizations that are: defined as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code; within the dominion operating area; focused on health and human services, education, culture and art,civic and community development, or the environment grants are not made to: individuals; organizations for strictly religious purposes; courtesy advertising in programs, magazines, yearbooks, etc for matching gifts: only gifts from full and part-time employees, current members of the board of directors, and retirees of the company are eligible for matching. Eligible organizations include designated 501(c)(3) in the united states and/or registered with the national center for education statistics (nces)
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Hunter A ApplewhitePresident
- Carlos M BrownBoard member
- Steven D RidgeBoard member
- Diane LeopoldBoard member
- Eric S CarrBoard member
- Kelly ThomassonExecutive director
- William L MurrayBoard member
- Corynne S ArnettBoard member
- Edward H BaineBoard member
- Regina J ElbertBoard member
- W Keller KissamBoard member
- Paulin CheathamSecretary
- Jonathan EvansAssistant treasurer
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Ducks unlimited south carolina lowcountry program fy25
- Hammock river restoration
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ducks Unlimited Inc. Bd Dba Du | Memphis, Shelby County | Ducks unlimited south carolina lowcountry program fy25 | $50K |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc. Bd Dba Du | Memphis, Shelby County | Hammock river restoration | $2,500 |