Virginia Beach Lifeguard Assoc Incorporated
The Virginia Beach Lifeguard Association (VBLA) is a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit chapter of the United States Lifesaving Association composed of current and alumni lifeguards and supporters. The site describes VBLA programs including junior guard camps, an ocean swim series, membership, public safety presentations, and donation options.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Local Virginia organizations or individual scholarship candidates tied to lifeguarding, youth development, or water-safety education, especially those with ties to the Virginia Beach lifeguard community.
Good Fit
- • Located in Virginia, preferably Virginia Beach or nearby communities.
- • Programs focused on lifeguard training, junior guard camps, youth water-safety, or scholarships.
- • Project budgets appropriate to $1,000–$5,000 grants.
- • Established local reputation or relationships within the lifeguard/alumni community.
Geography
Observed giving in the latest year was entirely within Virginia, with multiple recipients concentrated around Virginia Beach.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 13 distinct recipients—mostly individual scholarship awards and small local beneficiaries—indicating a modestly broad recipient set for a small foundation, though only one year of data is available.
New Applicants
Direct turnover evidence is unavailable from a single observed year; although a website and application information exist, the foundation states grants are by preselection only, which suggests unfamiliar applicants are unlikely to enter the portfolio without nomination or relationship.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
