The Norfolk Foundation was founded in 1950 as the first community foundation in Virginia. Today it is among the largest community foundations in the country. Its mission is to make grants that transform the quality of life and inspire philanthropy in southeastern Virginia. In the past 58 years the Foundation has awarded more than $97 million in grants and scholarships to improve life in its region.

The Norfolk Foundation is a collective enterprise of many people, past and present, whose vision, leadership and philanthropy strengthen southeastern Virginia’s communities.

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Share Your Ideas on Encouraging Philanthropy
The Norfolk Foundation is exploring ways to do an even better job of encouraging philanthropy in Hampton Roads. We’d like to hear your thoughts. Click here to take this five -question survey.

Norfolk Foundation Scholarship Recipients
Are you among the 3,316 individuals who have received a Norfolk Foundation scholarship? If so, please let us hear from you. Since 1950 the Foundation has awarded more than $13.3 million in scholarship funds to deserving students.  Click here to let us know how our scholarship was helpful to you.

If you are interested in applying for a scholarship, please click here for details.