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Carmax Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 38-3681796 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2025
- Total grants paid
- $11.5M
- Grants reported
- 17
- Median grant
- $50K
- Future commitments
- None reported
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | $4.8M |
| 2024 | 11 | $6.7M |
Where Carmax Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION | NEWARK, DE | DONATIONS DISBURSED TO QUALIFIED 501C3 NONPROFITS REFLECTING AS PART OF EMPLOYEE CHOICE GIVING PROGRAMS | 2024 | $4.2M |
| AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION | NEWARK, DE | DONATIONS DISBURSED TO QUALIFIED 501C3 NONPROFITS REFLECTING AS PART OF EMPLOYEE CHOICE GIVING PROGRAMS | 2025 | $3.4M |
| KABOOM | WASHINGTON, DC | BUILDING PLAYGROUNDS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES | 2024 | $1.4M |
| POINTS OF LIGHT | ATLANTA, GA | CONNECT CARMAX ASSOCIATES TO VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES | 2024 | $1M |
| KABOOM | WASHINGTON, DC | BUILDING PLAYGROUNDS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES | 2025 | $840K |
| POINTS OF LIGHT | ATLANTA, GA | CONNECT CARMAX ASSOCIATES TO VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES | 2025 | $520.7K |
| THE MISSION CONTINUES | SAINT LOUIS, MO | 2025 TAMPA MASS DEPLOYMENT | 2024 | $50K |
| EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | TO HELP EMPLOYEES WHO ARE FACING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP | 2025 | $50K |
| EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | TO HELP EMPLOYEES WHO ARE FACING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP | 2024 | $50K |
| JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF GEORGIA | ATLANDA, GA | SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT DRIVE FINANCIAL LITERACY | 2025 | $25K |
| FOSTER LOVE (TOGETHER WE RISE) | BREA, CA | RESOURCES FOR YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE | 2024 | $20K |
| HAPPY HOPE FOUNDATION | POCASSET, MA | CREATE HAPPY HOPE BAGS FOR CHILDREN IN NEED OF JOY | 2024 | $15K |
| HENRICO EDUCATION FOUNDATION | HENRICO, VA | EDUCATION & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT | 2024 | $15K |
| GOOCHLAND EDUCATION FOUNDATION | GOOCHLAND, VA | EDUCATION & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT | 2024 | $15K |
| FOSTER LOVE (TOGETHER WE RISE) | BREA, CA | RESOURCES FOR YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE | 2025 | $9.1K |
| NEXTUP RVA | RICHMOND, VA | SUMMER BASKETBALL LEAGUE | 2024 | $6K |
| NATIONAL VETERANS FOUNDATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | HOMELESS VETERANS OUTREACH 2025 - WITH SPECIAL FOCUS ON WOMEN VETERANS | 2024 | $5K |
How to apply
This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.
- Contact
- CARMAX FOUNDATION MANAGER
- Address
- 12800 TUCKAHOE CREEK PARKWAY RICHMOND, VA, 23238
- Phone
- 8047470422
- KMXFOUNDATION@CARMAX.COM
- Deadlines
- DEADLINES ARE AVAILABLE AT FOUNDATION.CARMAX.COM.
- Application materials
- FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION PROCESS, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT FOUNDATION.CARMAX.COM. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT APPLICATIONS VIA MAIL, ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED.
- Restrictions
- THE PROGRAMS OF THE FOUNDATION INCLUDE: - THE HOME OFFICE GRANTS PROGRAM AWARDS GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS PROMOTING HEALTH & WELLNESS, EDUCATION & WORKFORCE SUCCESS, AND RESILIENT COMMUNITIES IN THE RICHMOND, VA AREA. - THE REGIONAL GIVING PROGRAM PROVIDING GRANTS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS SERVING CARMAX MARKETS, WITH SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE ATLANTA, GA AREA. - THE NATIONAL GIVING PROGRAM, SUPPORTING NONPROFIT(S) WITH A NATIONAL FOOTPRINT THAT ALIGN WITH OUR FOCUS AREAS. - THE VOLUNTEER TEAM BUILDER PROGRAM LETS CARMAX ASSOCIATES MAKE VALUABLE HANDS-ON CONTRIBUTIONS TO WORTHY CAUSES THROUGH TEAM-BUILDERS, DONATION DRIVES BLOOD DRIVES, AND MORE. - THE MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM COMPOUNDS CARMAX ASSOCIATES AND THEIR FAMILIES' GIFTS OF TIME AND MONEY - THE BOARD SERVICE PROGRAM HONORS CARMAX ASSOCIATES FOR THEIR TIME SERVED ON NONPROFIT GOVERNING OR ADVISORY BOARDS WITH DONATIONS IN THE ASSOCIATE'S NAME. - THE CARE CARD PROGRAM ALLOWS ASSOCIATES TO DIRECT THE FOUNDATION'S FUNDS
About this data
Figures are aggregated from Carmax Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (2 filings on file, most recent tax year 2025). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.