Grants paid by The Helen G Gifford Foundation C/O Tidewater Jewish Foundation
EIN 54-1850266 · Virginia Bch, VA · Form 990-PF, Part XV · NTEE T22Z
The Helen G Gifford Foundation C/O Tidewater Jewish Foundation of Virginia Bch, VA (EIN 54-1850266) reported 117 grants paid totaling $709,993 to 39 recipients in tax years 2021–2025, on Form 990-PF, Part XV. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants paid
$709,993
117 grants
Recipients
39
distinct organizations
Tax years
2021–2025
4 filings in the corpus
By tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount paid | Approved for future |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 27 | $169,000 | — |
| 2023 | 31 | $186,516 | — |
| 2024 | 29 | $171,577 | — |
| 2025 | 30 | $182,900 | — |
Top recipients
The 39 recipients receiving the most from The Helen G Gifford Foundation C/O Tidewater Jewish Foundation, by grants paid, out of 39 distinct recipients.
| Recipient | Match | Location | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ujft | U | Virginia Beach, VA | 3 | $70,077 | 2024 |
| Virginia Arts Festival Dance Theatre of Harlem | U | Norfolk, VA | 3 | $60,000 | 2024 |
| Virginia Symphony 52-1597415 | C | Norfolk, VA | 4 | $43,000 | 2025 |
| Virginia Opera Association 54-0985006 | C | Norfolk, VA | 4 | $43,000 | 2025 |
| The Chrysler Museum Inc 51-0243196 | B | Norfolk, VA | 4 | $40,000 | 2025 |
| United Jewish Federation of Tidewater | U | Virginia Beach, VA | 1 | $37,500 | 2025 |
| Forkids Inc 54-1477799 | C | Norfolk, VA | 4 | $33,000 | 2025 |
| Hope House Foundation 54-0804383 | B | Norfolk, VA | 4 | $28,000 | 2025 |
| Friends of Chevra Thelim 54-2043763 | C | Portsmouth, VA | 4 | $26,500 | 2025 |
| The Hurrah Players 52-1409025 | B | Norfolk, VA | 4 | $22,000 | 2025 |
| Young Audiences of Virgnia Inc 54-6063377 | C | Norfolk, VA | 4 | $22,000 | 2025 |
| Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia 52-1219783 | C | Norfolk, VA | 4 | $21,316 | 2025 |
| Virginia Stage Company 54-0839234 | C | Norfolk, VA | 2 | $21,000 | 2023 |
| Ohef Sholom Temple | U | Norfolk, VA | 4 | $20,700 | 2025 |
| Norfolk Botanical Garden Society | U | Norfolk, VA | 3 | $20,000 | 2024 |
| Sandler Center for the Performing Arts Foundation 20-2409231 | B | Virginia Beach, VA | 4 | $20,000 | 2025 |
| Virginia Arts Festival 54-1786140 | B | Norfolk, VA | 1 | $20,000 | 2025 |
| Governors Magnet School | U | Norfolk, VA | 3 | $17,000 | 2024 |
| Virginia Musical Theatre Inc 54-1588760 | B | Virginia Beach, VA | 3 | $15,000 | 2025 |
| Richmond Ballet 54-6049848 | B | Richmond, VA | 3 | $15,000 | 2025 |
| Academy of Music 54-1764269 | B | Norfolk, VA | 4 | $13,500 | 2025 |
| Feldman Chamber Music Society 54-6054241 | B | Norfolk, VA | 4 | $13,500 | 2025 |
| Zeiders American Dream Theater 46-2010262 | C | Virginia Beach, VA | 4 | $11,000 | 2025 |
| Virginia Chorale 52-1384004 | B | Norfolk, VA | 4 | $11,000 | 2025 |
| Tidewater Arts Outreach 68-0583526 | B | Norfolk, VA | 4 | $9,000 | 2025 |
| Norfolk Botanical Garden Inc 54-0788933 | B | Norfolk, VA | 1 | $7,500 | 2025 |
| Britepaths 52-1596259 | B | Fairfax, VA | 4 | $7,500 | 2025 |
| Whro Hampton Roads Educational Telecommunications Association Inc | U | Norfolk, VA | 4 | $7,000 | 2025 |
| Primeplus Norfolk Senior Center | U | Norfolk, VA | 3 | $6,000 | 2024 |
| Governors Magnet School for the Arts Foundation | U | Norfolk, VA | 1 | $5,000 | 2025 |
| Plaza Volunteer Fire & Live Saving Rescue Squard Inc 54-1597461 | D | Virginia Beach, VA | 3 | $4,500 | 2024 |
| Vibe District Virginia Beach 47-1131974 | B | Virginia Beach, VA | 4 | $4,000 | 2025 |
| Symphonicity | U | Virginia Beach, VA | 3 | $4,000 | 2024 |
| Tidewater Classical Guitar 54-1301497 | D | Norfolk, VA | 3 | $4,000 | 2025 |
| Primeplus Senior Centers 54-1118218 | B | Norfolk, VA | 1 | $2,000 | 2025 |
| Jewish Family Service of Tidewater 54-0854002 | B | Virginia Beach, VA | 1 | $1,500 | 2023 |
| Plaza Volunteer Fire Company & Rescue Squad Inc | U | Virginia Beach, VA | 1 | $1,500 | 2025 |
| Hebrew Academy of Tidewater 54-0629620 | B | Virginia Beach, VA | 1 | $1,400 | 2025 |
| Symphonicity the Symphony Orchestra of Virginia Beach 52-1270466 | B | Virginia Beach, VA | 1 | $1,000 | 2025 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Every grant
All 117 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | United Jewish Federation of Tidewater Virginia Beach, VA | U | $37,500 | paid | VARIOUS PROGRAMS | 202523079349101317 |
| 2025 | Virginia Arts Festival Norfolk, VA | B | $20,000 | paid | 2024 FESTIVAL SPONSORSHIP | 202523079349101317 |
| 2025 | Virginia Symphony Norfolk, VA | C | $10,000 | paid | ONE NIGHT ONLY: ADRIENNE WARREN WITH THE VSO | 202523079349101317 |
| 2025 | The Chrysler Museum Inc Norfolk, VA | B | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATIONS-ARTS EDUCATION | 202523079349101317 |
| 2025 | Virginia Opera Association Norfolk, VA | C | $10,000 | paid | "A LOVING COMMUNITY" | 202523079349101317 |
| 2025 | Forkids Inc Chesapeake, VA | B | $9,000 | paid | ART ELEVATES PROGRAM | 202523079349101317 |
| 2025 | Friends of Chevra Thelim Portsmouth, VA | B | $7,500 | paid | VARIOUS PROGRAMS | 202523079349101317 |
| 2025 | Norfolk Botanical Garden Inc Norfolk, VA | B | $7,500 | paid | GIFFORD FOREST FIELD STATION | 202523079349101317 |
| 2025 | Hope House Foundation Norfolk, VA | B | $7,000 | paid | STOCKLEY GARDENS ART FESTIVAL | 202523079349101317 |
| 2025 | Governors Magnet School for the Arts Foundation Norfolk, VA | U | $5,000 | paid | CINDERELLA-THE OPERA BY ALMA DEUTSCHER | 202523079349101317 |
| 2025 | Sandler Center for the Performing Arts Foundation Virginia Beach, VA | B | $5,000 | paid | SCF VIRTUAL ACADEMY | 202523079349101317 |
| 2025 | Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia Norfolk, VA | B | $5,000 | paid | HEALTHY MOBILE PANTRY | 202523079349101317 |
| 2025 | Ohef Sholom Temple Norfolk, VA | U | $5,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT-RELIGIOUS SCHOOL ART EDUCATION | 202523079349101317 |
| 2025 | Virginia Musical Theatre Inc Virginia Beach, VA | B | $5,000 | paid | VMT PRESENTS "ANNIE" | 202523079349101317 |
| 2025 | Young Audiences of Virginia Inc Norfolk, VA | B | $5,000 | paid | ARTS FOR LEARNING VIRGINIA BEACH INITIATIVES | 202523079349101317 |
| 2025 | The Hurrah Players Inc Norfolk, VA | B | $5,000 | paid | REACH FOR THE STARS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | 202523079349101317 |
| 2025 | Richmond Ballet Richmond, VA | B | $5,000 | paid | CINDERELLA LECTURE DEMOSTRATIONS IN NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS | 202523079349101317 |
| 2025 | Feldman Chamber Music Society Norfolk, VA | B | $4,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT-SIX CONCERTS | 202523079349101317 |
| 2025 | Academy of Music Norfolk, VA | B | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202523079349101317 |
| 2025 | Zeiders American Dream Theater Virginia Beach, VA | B | $2,500 | paid | THE Z FRINGE FESTIVAL | 202523079349101317 |
| 2025 | Virginia Chorale Norfolk, VA | B | $2,500 | paid | YOUNG SINGERS PROJECT | 202523079349101317 |
| 2025 | Britepaths Fairfax, VA | B | $2,000 | paid | FOOD 4 THOUGHT AT MARSHALL ROAD ELEMENTARY | 202523079349101317 |
| 2025 | Primeplus Senior Centers Norfolk, VA | B | $2,000 | paid | PRIME TIME FOR ARTS & HUMANITIES | 202523079349101317 |
| 2025 | Whro Hampton Roads Educational Telecommunications Association Inc Norfolk, VA | U | $1,500 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202523079349101317 |
| 2025 | Plaza Volunteer Fire Company & Rescue Squad Inc Virginia Beach, VA | U | $1,500 | paid | FOR OPERATION SAFE HAVEN | 202523079349101317 |
| 2025 | Hebrew Academy of Tidewater Virginia Beach, VA | B | $1,400 | paid | ONE-TIME GRANT AWARD FOR 4 NEW VIOLINS FOR KINDERGARTEN-2ND GRADE | 202523079349101317 |
| 2025 | Vibe District Virginia Beach Virginia Beach, VA | C | $1,000 | paid | YEAR-ROUND PUBLIC ART PROGRAMMING | 202523079349101317 |
| 2025 | Tidewater Arts Outreach Norfolk, VA | B | $1,000 | paid | VA. BEACH ARTS OUTREACH PROGRAMS | 202523079349101317 |
| 2025 | Symphonicity the Symphony Orchestra of Virginia Beach Virginia Beach, VA | B | $1,000 | paid | 2024-2025 SISTER CITIES CONCERT SEASON | 202523079349101317 |
| 2025 | Tidewater Classical Guitar Norfolk, VA | D | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202523079349101317 |
| 2024 | Ujft Virginia Beach, VA | U | $29,077 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202423189349103702 |
| 2024 | Virginia Arts Festival Dance Theatre of Harlem Norfolk, VA | U | $20,000 | paid | LITERARY | 202423189349103702 |
| 2024 | The Chrysler Museum Inc Norfolk, VA | B | $10,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202423189349103702 |
| 2024 | Virginia Opera Association Norfolk, VA | C | $10,000 | paid | LITERARY | 202423189349103702 |
| 2024 | Virginia Symphony Norfolk, VA | C | $10,000 | paid | LITERARY | 202423189349103702 |
| 2024 | Forkids Inc Norfolk, VA | C | $9,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202423189349103702 |
| 2024 | Norfolk Botanical Garden Society Norfolk, VA | U | $7,500 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202423189349103702 |
| 2024 | Hope House Foundation Norfolk, VA | B | $7,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202423189349103702 |
| 2024 | Friends of Chevra Thelim Portsmouth, VA | C | $6,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202423189349103702 |
| 2024 | Young Audiences of Virgnia Inc Norfolk, VA | C | $5,000 | paid | LITERARY | 202423189349103702 |
| 2024 | Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia Norfolk, VA | C | $5,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202423189349103702 |
| 2024 | The Hurrah Players Norfolk, VA | B | $5,000 | paid | LITERARY | 202423189349103702 |
| 2024 | Richmond Ballet Richmond, VA | B | $5,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202423189349103702 |
| 2024 | Virginia Musical Theatre Inc Virginia Beach, VA | B | $5,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202423189349103702 |
| 2024 | Ohef Sholom Temple Norfolk, VA | U | $5,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202423189349103702 |
| 2024 | Sandler Center for the Performing Arts Foundation Virginia Beach, VA | B | $5,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202423189349103702 |
| 2024 | Governors Magnet School Norfolk, VA | U | $5,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202423189349103702 |
| 2024 | Feldman Chamber Music Society Norfolk, VA | B | $4,000 | paid | LITERARY | 202423189349103702 |
| 2024 | Academy of Music Norfolk, VA | B | $3,000 | paid | LITERARY | 202423189349103702 |
| 2024 | Zeiders American Dream Theater Virginia Beach, VA | C | $2,500 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202423189349103702 |
| 2024 | Virginia Chorale Norfolk, VA | B | $2,500 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202423189349103702 |
| 2024 | Primeplus Norfolk Senior Center Norfolk, VA | U | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202423189349103702 |
| 2024 | Britepaths Fairfax, VA | B | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202423189349103702 |
| 2024 | Plaza Volunteer Fire & Live Saving Rescue Squard Inc Virginia Beach, VA | D | $1,500 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202423189349103702 |
| 2024 | Whro Hampton Roads Educational Telecommunications Association Inc Norfolk, VA | U | $1,500 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202423189349103702 |
| 2024 | Vibe District Virginia Beach Virginia Beach, VA | B | $1,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202423189349103702 |
| 2024 | Symphonicity Virginia Beach, VA | U | $1,000 | paid | LITERARY | 202423189349103702 |
| 2024 | Tidewater Classical Guitar Norfolk, VA | D | $1,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202423189349103702 |
| 2024 | Tidewater Arts Outreach Norfolk, VA | B | $1,000 | paid | LITERARY | 202423189349103702 |
| 2023 | Virginia Arts Festival Dance Theatre of Harlem Norfolk, VA | U | $20,000 | paid | LITERARY | 202313079349101211 |
| 2023 | Ujft Virginia Beach, VA | U | $18,500 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202313079349101211 |
| 2023 | Virginia Opera Association Norfolk, VA | C | $12,000 | paid | LITERARY | 202313079349101211 |
| 2023 | Virginia Symphony Norfolk, VA | C | $12,000 | paid | LITERARY | 202313079349101211 |
| 2023 | The Chrysler Museum Inc Norfolk, VA | B | $10,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202313079349101211 |
| 2023 | Virginia Stage Company Norfolk, VA | C | $10,000 | paid | LITERARY | 202313079349101211 |
| 2023 | Forkids Inc Norfolk, VA | C | $7,500 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202313079349101211 |
| 2023 | Norfolk Botanical Garden Society Norfolk, VA | U | $7,500 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202313079349101211 |
| 2023 | Hope House Foundation Norfolk, VA | B | $7,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202313079349101211 |
| 2023 | Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia Norfolk, VA | C | $6,316 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202313079349101211 |
| 2023 | Young Audiences of Virgnia Inc Norfolk, VA | C | $6,000 | paid | LITERARY | 202313079349101211 |
| 2023 | The Hurrah Players Norfolk, VA | B | $6,000 | paid | LITERARY | 202313079349101211 |
| 2023 | Governors Magnet School Norfolk, VA | U | $6,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202313079349101211 |
| 2023 | Friends of Chevra Thelim Portsmouth, VA | C | $6,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202313079349101211 |
| 2023 | Ohef Sholom Temple Norfolk, VA | U | $5,200 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202313079349101211 |
| 2023 | Sandler Center for the Performing Arts Foundation Virginia Beach, VA | B | $5,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202313079349101211 |
| 2023 | Richmond Ballet Richmond, VA | B | $5,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202313079349101211 |
| 2023 | Virginia Musical Theatre Inc Virginia Beach, VA | B | $5,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202313079349101211 |
| 2023 | Feldman Chamber Music Society Norfolk, VA | B | $4,500 | paid | LITERARY | 202313079349101211 |
| 2023 | Academy of Music Norfolk, VA | B | $3,500 | paid | LITERARY | 202313079349101211 |
| 2023 | Zeiders American Dream Theater Virginia Beach, VA | C | $3,500 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202313079349101211 |
| 2023 | Tidewater Arts Outreach Norfolk, VA | B | $3,000 | paid | LITERARY | 202313079349101211 |
| 2023 | Virginia Chorale Norfolk, VA | B | $2,500 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202313079349101211 |
| 2023 | Whro Hampton Roads Educational Telecommunications Association Inc Norfolk, VA | U | $2,500 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202313079349101211 |
| 2023 | Symphonicity Virginia Beach, VA | U | $2,000 | paid | LITERARY | 202313079349101211 |
| 2023 | Tidewater Classical Guitar Norfolk, VA | D | $2,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202313079349101211 |
| 2023 | Primeplus Norfolk Senior Center Norfolk, VA | U | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202313079349101211 |
| 2023 | Britepaths Fairfax, VA | B | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202313079349101211 |
| 2023 | Plaza Volunteer Fire & Live Saving Rescue Squard Inc Virginia Beach, VA | D | $1,500 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202313079349101211 |
| 2023 | Jewish Family Service of Tidewater Virginia Beach, VA | B | $1,500 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202313079349101211 |
| 2023 | Vibe District Virginia Beach Virginia Beach, VA | B | $1,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202313079349101211 |
| 2021 | Ujft Virginia Beach, VA | U | $22,500 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202133169349103693 |
| 2021 | Virginia Arts Festival Dance Theatre of Harlem Norfolk, VA | U | $20,000 | paid | LITERARY | 202133169349103693 |
| 2021 | Virginia Symphony Norfolk, VA | C | $11,000 | paid | LITERARY | 202133169349103693 |
| 2021 | Virginia Opera Association Norfolk, VA | C | $11,000 | paid | LITERARY | 202133169349103693 |
| 2021 | Virginia Stage Company Norfolk, VA | C | $11,000 | paid | LITERARY | 202133169349103693 |
| 2021 | The Chrysler Museum Inc Norfolk, VA | B | $10,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202133169349103693 |
| 2021 | Forkids Inc Norfolk, VA | C | $7,500 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202133169349103693 |
| 2021 | Friends of Chevra Thelim Portsmouth, VA | C | $7,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202133169349103693 |
| 2021 | Hope House Foundation Norfolk, VA | B | $7,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202133169349103693 |
| 2021 | Governors Magnet School Norfolk, VA | U | $6,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202133169349103693 |
| 2021 | The Hurrah Players Norfolk, VA | B | $6,000 | paid | LITERARY | 202133169349103693 |
| 2021 | Young Audiences of Virgnia Inc Norfolk, VA | C | $6,000 | paid | LITERARY | 202133169349103693 |
| 2021 | Ohef Sholom Temple Norfolk, VA | U | $5,500 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202133169349103693 |
| 2021 | Norfolk Botanical Garden Society Norfolk, VA | U | $5,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202133169349103693 |
| 2021 | Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia Norfolk, VA | C | $5,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202133169349103693 |
| 2021 | Sandler Center for the Performing Arts Foundation Virginia Beach, VA | B | $5,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202133169349103693 |
| 2021 | Academy of Music Norfolk, VA | B | $4,000 | paid | LITERARY | 202133169349103693 |
| 2021 | Tidewater Arts Outreach Norfolk, VA | B | $4,000 | paid | LITERARY | 202133169349103693 |
| 2021 | Virginia Chorale Norfolk, VA | B | $3,500 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202133169349103693 |
| 2021 | Zeiders American Dream Theater Virginia Beach, VA | C | $2,500 | paid | EDUCATION | 202133169349103693 |
| 2021 | Primeplus Norfolk Senior Center Norfolk, VA | U | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202133169349103693 |
| 2021 | Plaza Volunteer Fire & Live Saving Rescue Squard Inc Virginia Beach, VA | D | $1,500 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202133169349103693 |
| 2021 | Britepaths Fairfax, VA | B | $1,500 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202133169349103693 |
| 2021 | Whro Hampton Roads Educational Telecommunications Association Inc Norfolk, VA | U | $1,500 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202133169349103693 |
| 2021 | Symphonicity Virginia Beach, VA | U | $1,000 | paid | LITERARY | 202133169349103693 |
| 2021 | Feldman Chamber Music Society Norfolk, VA | B | $1,000 | paid | LITERARY | 202133169349103693 |
| 2021 | Vibe District Virginia Beach Virginia Beach, VA | B | $1,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202133169349103693 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Source filings
Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.
| Form | Tax year | Period end | Filed | Schema | IRS OBJECT_ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990PF | 2025 | 2025-06-30 | not stated | 2024v5.2 | 202523079349101317 |
| 990PF | 2024 | 2024-06-30 | not stated | 2023v5.1 | 202423189349103702 |
| 990PF | 2023 | 2023-06-30 | not stated | 2022v5.0 | 202313079349101211 |
| 990PF | 2021 | 2021-06-30 | not stated | 2020v4.1 | 202133169349103693 |
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