Peninsula Community Foundation of Virginia

What Peninsula Community Foundation of Virginia does

Peninsula Community Foundation of Virginia (PCF) is a 501(c)(3) community foundation launched around 2002–2004 and headquartered in Newport News, Virginia. It operates as a regional philanthropic infrastructure provider serving six municipalities on the Virginia Peninsula — Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, York County, James City County, and Williamsburg — connecting individual donors, families, businesses, and local nonprofits around community giving. The foundation is led by CEO Adelia Thompson and Board Chair Greg Lawson (a founding member) and operates with a small staff (1–10 employees). PCF has invested more than $41 million into the Virginia Peninsula community since 2004 and channels over $4 million annually to local charities.

PCF's core offerings are charitable fund vehicles (donor-advised, designated, agency, corporate, employee assistance, and legacy funds), with over 150 funds under management including 23 education-focused funds (20 scholarship funds and 3 teacher grant programs). Adjacent programs include the signature Give Local 757 24-hour online giving day (launched 2014, cumulative $14M raised from 120,000+ donations), Impact 100 Greater Peninsula collective giving program (47 grants of up to $50,000 each since 2015), the Children's Holiday Fund, and the Center for Community Research, which has published formal reports on early childhood, homelessness, and aging populations. The foundation also maintains a Peninsula Nonprofit Database built in Notion.

The technology stack is intentionally lean: FCSuite (a cloud-based fund management ERP accessed at pcfvirginia.fcsuite.com) handles fund administration and donor self-service; CommunityForce powers online scholarship and grant applications; and Notion hosts the Peninsula Nonprofit Database as a shared resource. PCF is governed as an independent nonprofit with no parent company and a board-led structure. Revenue mechanics consist of modest fund setup and annual administration fees (e.g., $250 setup and low annual fee for designated funds with a $5,000 minimum), investment management of the $18.2M Mercer-managed portfolio (10.3% return since March 2025), charitable gift annuities ($50,000 minimum for donors 60+), and aggregated donations through Give Local 757 — with grants and scholarships provided at no cost to recipients.

Name

Peninsula Community Foundation of Virginia

Legal name

Peninsula Community Foundation of Virginia, Inc.

Website

https://pcfvirginia.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Peninsula Community Foundation of Virginia is a 501(c)(3) community foundation managing more than 150 charitable funds and channeling over $4 million annually to nonprofits across six Virginia Peninsula municipalities, including Hampton, Newport News, and Williamsburg.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Foundation & Philanthropic Fund Administration

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Charities & Grantmaking Intermediaries (BPAGAKAE), Philanthropic & Charitable Trust Services (FSAAANAI)

Keywords

• Community foundation services
• Charitable fund management
• Donor advised funds
• Scholarship and grant programs
• Regional philanthropy

Headquarters

HQ city

Hampton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Charitable Contributions and Donations: PCF receives charitable donations from individuals, families, businesses, and organizations who establish funds at the foundation. These contributions form the primary capital base for community investment.
2. Fund Administration Fees: Designated funds require a minimum balance of $5,000 with a $250 setup fee and low annual administration fees. These fees cover fund management, tax receipts, and administrative services.
3. Investment Management Returns: PCF invests donated assets through Mercer Investments LLC. As of September 30, 2025, the investment portfolio was $18.2 million with a 10.3% return since March 2025. Returns enable greater community impact through expanded grantmaking.
4. Charitable Gift Annuities: PCF offers Charitable Gift Annuities to donors aged 60+ with minimum contributions of $50,000, generating income for the foundation while providing lifetime income to beneficiaries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Peninsula Community Foundation of Virginia is a 501(c)(3) community foundation that stewards charitable assets and channels philanthropic capital to nonprofits serving the Virginia Peninsula. It administers more than 150 charitable funds—including Donor Advised, Designated, Agency, Corporate, Employee Assistance, and Legacy Funds—and runs scholarship, teacher grant, and community programs such as Give Local 757, Impact 100 Greater Peninsula, and the Center for Community Research.

Product overview

Peninsula Community Foundation of Virginia is a community foundation offering charitable giving and fund management services. The core offerings include Donor Advised Funds, Designated Funds, Agency Funds, Corporate Funds, and Legacy Funds for individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits. Supporting programs include 20+ Scholarship Funds and 3 Teacher Grants for educational support, Give Local 757 (annual 24-hour giving day), Impact 100 Greater Peninsula (collective giving program), Children's Holiday Fund, and the Center for Community Research (data-driven research). The Foundation also manages a Nonprofit Database built on Notion as a shared resource for the Peninsula Nonprofit Partnership. Total investment portfolio of $18.2 million managed in partnership with Mercer Investments, with over $41 million invested in the community since 2004.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Give Local 757: Hampton Roads 24-hour online giving day event to support local nonprofits in the 757 region.
• Impact 100 Greater Peninsula
• Children's Holiday Fund
• Center for Community Research

Products and services

• Donor Advised Funds A charitable giving vehicle that allows donors to contribute assets which are invested for growth, with advisory privileges to recommend grants to qualified charities over time. Designed for individuals, families, and donors seeking flexible, long-term charitable giving.
• Designated Funds Charitable funds whose beneficiary nonprofit organizations are specified by the donor at establishment, with a minimum balance of $5,000 and a $250 setup fee plus low annual administration fees. Anyone can add additional donations to support the designated nonprofits.
• Agency Funds Endowments created by nonprofit organizations that are invested, managed, and stewarded by PCF for long-term financial stability and growth. Provides nonprofits with professional investment oversight and enduring operational support.
• Corporate Funds Corporate philanthropy funds allowing companies to invest money dedicated solely to charitable giving, including employee assistance programs, workforce development scholarships, and matching gift initiatives for businesses.
• Legacy Funds Planned giving options including beneficiary designations, charitable gift annuities ($50,000 minimum, donors 60+), charitable remainder trusts, charitable lead trusts, and IRA rollover gifts. Supports estate planning and legacy philanthropy.
• Scholarship Funds PCF-managed 20+ scholarship funds providing financial assistance for students pursuing college education. Awards typically range from $500 to $8,000 and include scholarships for general academics, athletic programs, and students with special needs. Applications are processed via the CommunityForce online platform.
• Teacher Grants Three educator grant programs providing up to $500 per teacher for classroom projects, equipment, and programs that enhance curriculum in local K-12 schools, including the Langley Teacher Grant program supporting science educators.
• Nonprofit Database A comprehensive shared resource created by PCF and the Peninsula Nonprofit Partnership, built in Notion, that brings key information about nonprofit organizations serving the Peninsula into one place. It highlights impact, services, and community needs for community members, nonprofit leaders, funders, and partners.
• Center for Community Research A data-driven research initiative producing reports on pressing community issues—including early childhood development, homelessness, and aging populations—to help Peninsula leaders make data-informed decisions about community needs.
• Give Local 757 An annual 24-hour online giving day launched by PCF in 2014 that unites the Hampton Roads community in support of hundreds of local nonprofits across Virginia Beach to New Kent, including matching sponsors and prize pools.
• Impact 100 Greater Peninsula A collective giving program operated as a donor-advised fund at PCF that empowers women to make transformational grants of up to $50,000 to local nonprofits through pooled membership contributions; 47 grants totaling over $1 million awarded since inception.
• Children's Holiday Fund Annual fund supporting local nonprofits providing holiday meals, gifts, and essential items to children and families in need across the Virginia Peninsula. To date, $500,000 has been awarded to area nonprofit organizations through the fund.
• Regional Housing Crisis Hotline A regional central intake system serving 14 cities and counties across Hampton Roads (Southeast Virginia) for persons experiencing housing crises, created by PCF in partnership with ForKids Inc.

Quantifiable outcome

• $41 million invested in Peninsula community since 2004
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Ferguson EnterprisesflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNearly two-decade flagship corporate partner. Created Ferguson Family Fund (2007) for employee hardship assistance and Ferguson Scholarship Fund (2008) for associate children. Provided $250,000 investment in 2012 for homelessness research leading to the Regional Housing Crisis Hotline and PCF's Center for Community Research. National scholarship program supporting ~40 students annually.
• York Foundation for Public EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLongstanding educational foundation partner administering multiple scholarship funds including James M. Stevens Memorial Scholarship, Arthur Lee Galloway Jr. Memorial Scholarship, Julie M. Sager Memorial Scholarship, and Michael J. Tylavsky Jr. Memorial Scholarship for York County schools.
• Langley Federal Credit UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished Langley Teacher Grant program supporting educators in Hampton Roads, Richmond, and Raleigh. Also sponsors Jean M. Yokum Scholarship for graduating high school seniors with awards of $5,000 each to six recipients annually.
• TowneBankflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting Sponsor for Give Local 757 2026 (May 5, 2026). Regional bank with 'culture of caring' aligned with PCF's community mission. Partnership provides increased visibility, credibility, and marketing reach to expand nonprofit participation and donor engagement across Hampton Roads.
• Lackey CliniccoreOthers30-year partnership with free healthcare nonprofit serving uninsured adults. PCF donors have provided consistent support. 12-year participant in Give Local 757. Lackey Clinic provided $9.5M in free medications and $5M in charity care; 327 volunteers contributed 14,245 hours valued at $467,724.
• Menchville HousecoreOthersLegacy participant in Give Local 757 since inception, raising over $75,000. Established endowed agency fund at PCF in 2016 that provided crucial financial stability during plumbing crisis, enabling continued operations and shelter for families.
• H.E.L.P., Inc.coreOthersFaith-based shelter nonprofit partnered with PCF to establish agency fund for long-term sustainability. Invested unexpected $100,000 grant with PCF for stronger, more lasting returns than traditional savings. Partnership provides financial security and mission focus.
• Housing Partnerships, Inc.coreOthers40-year home repair nonprofit for low-income and disability situations. Recipient of $50,000 Impact 100 grant for Emergency Home Repair & Accessibility Program. Repaired over 100 homes in two years, enabling families to age in place safely.
• Ferguson Center for the ArtscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMulti-year Arts for All partnership with Christopher Newport University. Donates $1 to Children's Holiday Fund for every Family Series ticket sold. PCF connects Ferguson Center with nonprofits to provide complimentary tickets to children, families, military members, and seniors.
• Peninsula Agency on AgingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey partner for 'Serving an Older Peninsula' research initiative. Used PCF research report as foundation for conversations with policymakers and community partners. Reports uptick in calls and online inquiries following report release and awareness campaign.
• Virginia Peninsula Chamber of CommerceflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding member of Peninsula Nonprofit Partnership (with PCF, United Way, and Bernardine Franciscan Sisters Foundation). Coordinating nonprofit support services following Network Peninsula sunset. Hosting Chamber membership for former Network members at special rates.
• United Way of the Virginia PeninsulaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding member of Peninsula Nonprofit Partnership. Coordinating advocacy (Legislative Breakfast), in-kind contributions, and board development opportunities. Providing meeting space at no cost for nonprofits.
• Bernardine Franciscan Sisters FoundationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding member of Peninsula Nonprofit Partnership. Hosting workshops and seminars for board members and nonprofit professionals on various topics. Providing meeting space at no cost.
• ForKids Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in creation of Regional Housing Crisis Hotline, now serving 14 cities and counties in Southeast Virginia. Hotline is central intake process for persons experiencing housing crises, delivering quality individualized solutions for thousands of families.
• Smart Beginnings Virginia PeninsulacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative Impact Initiative for early childhood development. Partnership of public and private sectors working to ensure children start school with skills necessary to succeed. Fund has committed over $500,000 supporting 0-5 population programs.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• United Way of the Virginia Peninsula: Direct regional partner (and co-founder of Peninsula Nonprofit Partnership) that raises and distributes charitable funds across overlapping Virginia Peninsula municipalities. Competes for corporate workplace giving campaigns and donor dollars but operates a broader social-services umbrella model.
• Fidelity Charitable: Largest U.S. donor-advised fund sponsor with a national platform. Does not compete on local convening or regional grantmaking but competes heavily for DAF dollars and represents the structural threat to small community foundations in retaining donor assets.

Direct peers

• Greater Washington Community Foundation: Mid-Atlantic community foundation providing donor-advised funds, scholarships, and regional grantmaking across the DC metro. Comparable regional scope and similar mix of corporate, individual, and institutional donors.
• The Cleveland Foundation: One of the oldest U.S. community foundations offering donor-advised funds, competitive grantmaking, scholarships, and a research/policy function. Highly comparable operating model at larger scale, demonstrating the growth trajectory PCF could pursue.
• The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta: A regional community foundation offering donor-advised funds, competitive grantmaking, and research/policy initiatives across a multi-county metro area. Closely comparable operating model with research and capacity-building arms similar to PCF's Center for Community Research.
• Richmond Community Foundation: Virginia-based community foundation serving the Richmond region with donor-advised funds, scholarships, and place-based grantmaking. Comparable scope, similar state-level regulatory environment, and similar donor demographics.
• The Pittsburgh Foundation: Pennsylvania community foundation with donor-advised funds, scholarship programs, competitive grants, and a research/policy function. Comparable mix of community-driven grantmaking and donor services.
• The Triangle Community Foundation: Community foundation serving the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill region with donor-advised funds, scholarships, and regional grantmaking. Comparable operating model with focus on data-driven impact and regional convening.
• Hampton Roads Community Foundation: The most direct peer: another Virginia-based community foundation serving overlapping Hampton Roads geography, offering donor-advised funds, scholarships, and regional grantmaking to nonprofits. Directly competes for regional donor mindshare and corporate philanthropy.
• Charities Aid Foundation America: National community-foundation-style organization providing donor-advised funds, gift annuities, and charitable trust services. Comparable product set (DAFs, planned giving vehicles) but serves a national rather than regional donor base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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