Private foundation · Richmond, VA
Virginia Nursery & Landscape
Typical grant size
$6K – $13K – $18K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
4
Repeat grantees
2
funded 2+ years
Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF
DeadlinesDECEMBER 5, EACH CALANDAR YEAR.
ContactKATIE HELLEBUSH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 8042562700
MaterialsPROPOSALS ARE RECEIVED VIA EMAIL. THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL MUST BE ORIGINAL AND DEAL WITH THE GROWTH, CULTIVATION, HARVEST, DISEASES OR PESTS OF PLANTS OF HORTICULTURAL INTEREST, BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR NURSERIES, GARDEN CENTERS, LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION/MAINTENANCE, WATER RECYCLING/CONSERVATION, NEW EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGIES, ETC. THE PROPOSALS SHOULD: STATE CLEARLY THE PURPOSE OF THE RESEARCH INCLUDING ANY HOPED FOR BENEFITS TO THE NURSERY TRADE. EXPLAIN THE NEED FOR THIS PARTICULAR WORK IN THE LIGHT OF ANY PRIOR WORK. LIST THE MATERIALS AND METHODS THAT WILL BE USED. SHOW SPECIFICALLY HOW THE FUNDS WILL BE USED. IT IS REQUIRED THAT RECIPIENTS OF FUNDING IN PRIOR YEARS SUBMIT RESULTS, OR PROGRESS REPORTS, TO THE FOUNDATION BEFORE MAKING FURTHER REQUESTS FOR FUNDING.
RestrictionsIT IS THE POLICY OF THE FOUNDATION THAT NO OVERHEAD MONEY BE TAKEN FROM FUNDS DONATED FOR RESEARCH PROJECTS.
Leadership · from 2024 990-PF
Christopher Brown Jr
CHAIR
Tom Saunders
DIRECTOR
John Lee Machen Jr
DIRECTOR
Matthew Shreckhise
DIRECTOR
Matt Sawyer
DIRECTOR
Katie Hellebush
EXECUTIVE DI
Shellie Archer
EXECUTIVE DI
Mitzi Marker
DIRECTOR
Jeffrey B Miller
SECRETARY/TR
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.
Payout rate · TY 2024
5.4%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
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Total grants awarded
$205K
Total amount
$15K
Average grant
$50K
Largest grant
Giving by year
Top recipients
Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.
Recent grants · most recent filings first
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.