Foundation President
Greetings
On behalf of the board of directors and Twenty Pearls Incorporated members, I am delighted to welcome you to our official website. As you visit the website, I invite you to acquaint yourself with the many services the foundation provides to the community and its citizens. Twenty Pearls, Incorporated is a 501(c) (3) non-profit, tax-exempt foundation that uses contributed funds to promote and aid in academics, educational scholarships, and community service programs in education, health, and strengthening families. The foundation prides itself on establishing and maintaining community partnerships to foster its goals and services. The mission of Twenty Pearls Incorporated is clear, and our members hold steadfast to ensuring that the needs of our community are met. I am proud to serve along with the more than one hundred ninety members of Twenty Pearls Incorporated, and overwhelmed to lead the charge of our great mission of charity and educational purposes within Portsmouth, Virginia, and surrounding areas. Thank you for taking the time to explore Twenty Pearls Incorporated. We hope you will consider becoming a donor and community partner as we strive to continue to meet the community’s needs.
In service,
Tanya Weaver
Celebrating 20 Years of Service with
Mayor Shannon Glover
Our Signature Event
Saturday, January 17, 2026
Twenty Pearls Incorporated in partnership with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated ®, Gamma Delta Omega Chapter present
Janufest – A Masked Illusion
at the Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel, Saturday at 7pm.
Musical Guest: FUZZ Band
Live Music from DJ Hard Nard
Tickets can be purchased at the link below.
Available Scholarships
2025-2026
Twenty Pearls, Incorporated, accepts college scholarship applications for the 2025-2026 academic year. Scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors and current undergraduate students. Applicants must be full-time students and U. S. Citizens. Scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school students in one of the seven core cities in Hampton Roads, Virginia (Norfolk, Portsmouth, Newport News, Chesapeake, Hampton, Virginia Beach, and Suffolk). Scholarships will be awarded to undergraduate students from a high school in one of the seven core cities in Hampton Roads, Virginia (Norfolk, Portsmouth, Newport News, Chesapeake, Hampton, Virginia Beach, and Suffolk).
About Us
Founded in October 2006, Twenty Pearls, Inc. allows contributors and supporters to make tax-deductible contributions. These contributions fund academic and need-based educational scholarships and community service programs in the following
target areas: the arts, economics, education, health, and strengthening the black family.
Twenty Pearls Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Tax Exempt Foundation. To view our tax-exempt status determination letter, click here.*
Mission
Twenty Pearls, Inc. was developed for charitable and educational purposes, which include sponsoring and promoting programs that serve residents of the city of Portsmouth, Virginia, and surrounding communities in the areas of education, health, economics, cultural, and civic life.
Please direct any questions to Tanya Weaver at president@twentypearlsinc.org
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Hear what others have to say about TPI
My family and I are thankful to Twenty Pearls Incorporated for the Christmas donation to assist us as my child was going through a major health issue and I was unable to work because of his needs. I will be forever grateful to Twenty Pearls Incorporated.
G. Johnson
Parent
The Portsmouth Department of Social Services is appreciative of the ongoing assistance and support of Twenty Pearls Incorporated with our senior programs, foster care, and pantry donations. Over the past years they have provided food baskets and hot meals to seniors and families in need during Thanksgiving and Christmas, served as a sponsor for Senior Day, and promoted health and wellness activities for our clients. The foundation is an asset to the residents of Portsmouth.
Sharlette Hunter
Portsmouth Department of Social Services
I am writing to profess my profound gratitude for being selected as a 2025 scholarship recipient from Twenty Pearls Incorporated.
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Samuel Brannen
Student
Thank you letter from student, Samuel Brannen