DOMINION ENERGY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

Supporting OrganizationIRS data 2022–2024

RICHMOND, VAEIN 472746460 Website

Annual Giving

$16.4M-16% YoY

Grants

773

Median Grant

$5K

Organizations Funded

1,142

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Foundation Overview

Mission

Dominion Energy's mission is to serve customers safely and reliably; strengthen communities; minimize environmental impacts and live values. The Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation issues grants in four main areas: human needs, environmental stewardship, education, and community vitality.

Focus Areas

higher education scholarships and university supporthistorically black colleges and universities (hbcus)k-12 STEM and energy educationworkforce development and reskillingarts, culture, and performing artsmuseums and historic preservationconservation, wildlife, and botanical gardenscommunity resilience and disaster relief

Grant Types

scholarshipsfellowshipsmatching giftscapital campaign and facility fundingsponsorships and title sponsorshipsoperating/unrestricted distributionsprogram/project grantsemergency/disaster reliefhonoree/awards grants

Funded Initiatives

In 2023, awarded more than $1 million in environmental grants. Foundation awarded $10 million in grants to 352 nonprofit organizations across multiple states, including 190 organizations in Virginia. Grant awards range from $1,000 to $15,000.

How to Apply

Applications accepted during two grant cycles each year (spring and fall). Organizations must register in Benevity Causes Portal. Fall cycle closes Sept 15, decisions announced in November.

Does Not Fund

Do not typically fund university research projects or endow chairs. Organizations that limit membership based on race, religion, color, creed, sex, age or national origin. Limited geographic scope to areas where Dominion Energy provides service.

Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

Giving History

2024-16%

$16.4M

Grants

773

Median

$5K

States

2023+2%

$19.5M

Grants

1,207

Median

$5K

States

2022

$19.1M

Grants

1,209

Median

$5K

States

Grant Size Distribution

$5K

Typical Grant (Median)

$100

Smallest

$4K

25th Pctile

$10K

75th Pctile

$1.0M

Largest

Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $4K and $10K.

Largest Recent Grants

$1.0M

2024

VIRGINIA UNION UNIVERSITY

VA · VIRGINIA UNION UNIVERSITY DOMINION ENERGY HBCU PROMISE

$700K

2024

SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY 01-65

UT · FOUNDATION DISTRIBUTION

$680K

2024

UTAH SYMPHONY & OPERA

UT · DISTRIBUTION

$550K

2024

AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION

DE · MARCH 2024 EMPLOYEE GIVING INVOICE

$511K

2024

UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY

UT · FOUNDATION DISTRIBUTION

Geographic Focus

$6.6M379 grants

$4.0M13 grants

$2.3M24 grants

$2.0M210 grants

$350K29 grants

Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

Financial Overview

YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid

2024

$2.3M

$16.4M(725.2%)

2023

$12.2M

$19.5M(159.5%)

2022

$7.8M

$19.1M(244.2%)

Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.