4G Foundation (FKA Nordley-Gottwald Fndn
4G Foundation is a private foundation based in Richmond, Virginia. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in Virginia, Massachusetts, New York, Tennessee, and other states.
4G Foundation (FKA Nordley-Gottwald Fndn at a glance
In short: 4G Foundation (FKA Nordley-Gottwald Fndn gave $1.0M across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $38K), mostly in Virginia. 19% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,015,000
- -5.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- -27.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $37,593
- +30.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $26,035,082
- +41.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (5 of 27, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (64% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to 4G Foundation (FKA Nordley-Gottwald Fndn
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 2189, Richmond, VA 23218
Phone: (804) 788-5605
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who 4G Foundation (FKA Nordley-Gottwald Fndn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mission Gait ($250K). Together the top 10 received $755K.
Grant Size Distribution
165 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 142 grants of 165 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Virginia recipients received 64% of grant dollars, Massachusetts recipients 15%, New York recipients 5%, Tennessee recipients 4%, and Connecticut recipients 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is 4G Foundation (FKA Nordley-Gottwald Fndn open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 27 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $55K; repeat grants $34K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $26K repeat.
- 70% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 32% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $862K (2020) to $1.5M (2022). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mission Gait Richmond, VA | For General Charitable Purposes | $250,000 |
| Maymont Foundation Richmond, VA | For General Charitable Purposes | $240,000 |
| VMI Foundation Lexington, VA | For General Charitable Purposes | $72,500 |
| James Beard House New York, NY | For General Charitable Purposes | $27,500 |
| Nantucket Conservation Foundation Nantucket, MA | For General Charitable Purposes | $27,500 |
| Nantucket Cottage Hospital Nantucket, MA | For General Charitable Purposes | $27,500 |
| Nantucket Historical Association Nantucket, MA | For General Charitable Purposes | $27,500 |
| Nantucket Land and Water Council Nantucket, MA | For General Charitable Purposes | $27,500 |
| Nantucket Preservation Trust Nantucket, MA | For General Charitable Purposes | $27,500 |
| Soldierstrong Stamford, CT | For General Charitable Purposes | $27,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,035,082 | $798,701 | $1,027,820 | $1,015,000 | 27 | $1,016,161 | $797,542 | $1,028,154 |
| 2024 | $18,426,138 | $741,975 | $1,079,720 | $1,070,000 | 37 | $1,071,111 | $740,866 | $1,076,753 |
| 2023 | $24,799,751 | $848,222 | $1,394,251 | $1,360,000 | 36 | $1,361,098 | $847,125 | $1,369,362 |
| 2022 | $27,099,907 | $1,501,425 | $1,504,935 | $1,482,000 | 31 | $1,482,989 | $1,500,436 | $1,473,489 |
| 2021 | $30,439,944 | $1,404,855 | $1,429,900 | $1,425,000 | 34 | $1,425,705 | $1,404,150 | $1,363,699 |
| 2020 | $24,364,378 | $410,002 | $871,385 | $862,000 | 25 | — | $409,310 | $916,288 |
| 2019 | $19,414,351 | $857,502 | $923,501 | $915,001 | 23 | — | $856,602 | $921,335 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, 4G Foundation (FKA Nordley-Gottwald Fndn reported a distributable amount of $1.0M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose stated missions span several areas. Mission Gait says it works to empower the physical rehabilitation community through education, training, and research. Maymont Foundation says it creates experiences that delight, educate, and inspire. The VMI Foundation says it advances and supports Virginia Military Institute and its alumni association.
Other 2025 recipients include organizations focused on Nantucket’s history, conservation, and historic preservation. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital says its mission is to advance cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. St. James’s Children’s Center describes providing preschool and after-school education for children ages 2–12 in the Richmond area, including children with special needs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 27 grants totaling $1,015,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $250,000, with a median of $25,000. Among the largest grants were $250,000 to Mission Gait, $240,000 to Maymont Foundation, and $72,500 to VMI Foundation. Other listed grants included $27,500 each to James Beard House, Nantucket Conservation Foundation, Nantucket Cottage Hospital, Nantucket Historical Association, Nantucket Land and Water Council, Nantucket Preservation Trust, SoldierStrong, Special Ops Warrior Foundation, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bruce C Gottwald Sr as president, Mark H Gottwald as vice president/secretary, and Thomas E Gottwald as treasurer.
4G Foundation (FKA Nordley-Gottwald Fndn is led by Bruce C. Gottwald Sr., President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bruce C. Gottwald Sr.
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Mark H. Gottwald
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Thomas E. Gottwald
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bruce C. Gottwald Jr. (2019) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about 4G Foundation (FKA Nordley-Gottwald Fndn
How much does 4G Foundation (FKA Nordley-Gottwald Fndn give each year?
4G Foundation (FKA Nordley-Gottwald Fndn gave $1.0M across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.1M across 37 grants.
What is 4G Foundation (FKA Nordley-Gottwald Fndn's typical grant size?
4G Foundation (FKA Nordley-Gottwald Fndn's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $37,593, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from 4G Foundation (FKA Nordley-Gottwald Fndn that year got $55K on average.
Where does 4G Foundation (FKA Nordley-Gottwald Fndn give grants?
4G Foundation (FKA Nordley-Gottwald Fndn gives mostly in Virginia: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (15%) and New York (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, VA (7 grants), Nantucket, MA (6 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does 4G Foundation (FKA Nordley-Gottwald Fndn give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of 4G Foundation (FKA Nordley-Gottwald Fndn's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are 4G Foundation (FKA Nordley-Gottwald Fndn's largest grantees?
4G Foundation (FKA Nordley-Gottwald Fndn's largest 2025 grantees include Mission Gait ($250,000), Maymont Foundation ($240,000) and VMI Foundation ($72,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is 4G Foundation (FKA Nordley-Gottwald Fndn?
4G Foundation (FKA Nordley-Gottwald Fndn reported $26.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does 4G Foundation (FKA Nordley-Gottwald Fndn fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose stated missions span several areas. Mission Gait says it works to empower the physical rehabilitation community through education, training, and research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from 4G Foundation (FKA Nordley-Gottwald Fndn?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is 4G Foundation (FKA Nordley-Gottwald Fndn's EIN?
4G Foundation (FKA Nordley-Gottwald Fndn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4432900. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does 4G Foundation (FKA Nordley-Gottwald Fndn accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 19, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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