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Nonprofit · EIN 27-2529017

THE SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · CHESAPEAKE, VA 23320

Financials

$268K$1.2M2023$1.5M$919K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,521,800$919,484$602,316$18,286,819$2,240,595$16,046,224
December 31, 2023990$267,674$1,249,304-$981,630$16,891,410$1,838,135$15,053,275
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$300,206
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$989,966
Net gain from sales of assets
$716,618
Other revenue
$231,628

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$635,786
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$67,400
Other salaries and wages
$83,230
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$184,649
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$285
Accounting fees
$8,500
Occupancy
$11,508
Depreciation
$3,565
Program services (functional)
$880,085
Management and general (functional)
$33,536
Fundraising (functional)
$5,863

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$16,891,410
Total assets, end of year
$18,286,819
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,240,595
Net assets, end of year
$16,046,224
Land, buildings and equipment
$8,429
Publicly traded securities
$16,976,554
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,558,486
Net assets with donor restrictions
$13,487,738
Gross receipts
$3,895,684
Employees
3
Volunteers
15
Year formed
2010
State of legal domicile
VA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RICHARD E H WENTZCEO
Trustee or director, Officer
40$67,400
AMY W FOLKESPAST PRES.
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
TIMOTHY S CULPEPPERPAST PRES.
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
STEPHEN KORVINGPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
MICHELLE BUTLERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
CARL L HARDEEVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
CHARLES G HACKWORTH SROFFICER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
THOMAS E WOODOFFICER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
CAROLYN BERNARDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DORIS COBBTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
BETT CORNETTADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ASHTON LEWIS JRDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SCOTT MATHESONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DR JOE RAMPERSADDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
EMILY ROBBINSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
1 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CLAY ROBERTSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RICHARD E H WENTZCEO
Trustee or director, Officer
40$81,000
AMY W FOLKESPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
TIMOTHY S CULPEPPERPAST PRES.
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
STEPHEN KORVINGVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
MICHELLE BUTLERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
CARL L HARDEETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
CHARLES G HACKWORTH SROFFICER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
THOMAS E WOODOFFICER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
CAROLYN BERNARDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DORIS COBBDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BETT CORNETTADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ASHTON LEWIS JRDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SCOTT MATHESONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DR JOE RAMPERSADDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
EMILY ROBBINSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CLAY ROBERTSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1435 CROSSWAYS BLVD STE 300, CHESAPEAKE, VA 23320-2896
In care of
% RICHARD EH WENTZ
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
RICHARD E H WENTZ, 1435 CROSSWAYS BLVD STE 303, CHESAPEAKE, VA 23320
Signed the 990
RICHARD E H WENTZ, CEO
Phone
(757) 397-5424
Return prepared by
BARNES BROCK CORNWELL & PAINTER PLC

Mission

SEVACF ENHANCES THE QUALITY OF THE LIFE IN SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS BY CONNECTING PEOPLE WHO CARE WITH CAUSES LARGE AND SMALL, MANAGING CHARITABLE FUNDS, AND PROVIDING GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE FOUNDATION MAKES GRANTS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE CHARITABLE AREAS OF ARTS & CULTURE, CAPITAL & OPERATING SUPPORT, EDUCATION; HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES; CIVIC AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; AND RELIGIOUS. GRANTS ARE SUGGESTED BY FUND ADVISORS, ARE MADE FROM DESIGNATED OR FIELD OF INTEREST FUNDS, OR ARE RECOMMENDED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FROM THE COMMUNITY NEEDS FUND (DISCRETIONARY FUNDS FROM UNRESTRICTED DOLLARS.)
    Expenses $562,375 · grants $562,375
  • THE FOUNDATION ADMINISTERS 25 SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS AND ANNUALLY HOLDS A CELEBRATION INVITING BOARD MEMBERS, ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS, SCHOLARSHIP DONORS, AWARDEES AND THIER FAMILY MEMBERS. THE SCHOLARSHIP RECEPTION WAS NOT HELD IN 2024.
    Expenses $73,411 · grants $73,411
  • DONOR EDUCATION AND OTHER PROGRAMS
    Expenses $244,299

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
27-2529017
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2009
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$18,286,819
Income (IRS master file)
$3,895,684

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,521,800$919,484$18,286,819XML
990December 2023$267,674$1,249,304$16,891,410XML
990December 2022$921,181$1,194,480$15,296,794IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 27-2529017).

Questions about THE SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of THE SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION is 27-2529017.
Is THE SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
Are donations to THE SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of THE SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did THE SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of THE SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names RICHARD E H WENTZ.
Who are the officers and directors of THE SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 16 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $67,400 (RICHARD E H WENTZ, CEO).
How much revenue does THE SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,521,800, expenses of $919,484 and total assets of $18,286,819 at year end.

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