Academy of Richmond County
Academy of Richmond County is a private foundation, based in AUGUSTA, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $451K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $32K.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$451K
-26.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$32K
-86.1% YoY
Grant Count
3
-25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
-81.5% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Academy of Richmond County reported a distributable amount of $31K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Academy of Richmond County
Based on IRS filings
Academy of Richmond County is a private foundation, based in AUGUSTA, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $451K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $32K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $450,861 | $611,916 | $651,458 |
| Revenue | $261,780 | $431,020 | $431,176 |
| Expenses | $422,835 | $540,562 | $531,798 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $31,500 | $226,500 | $227,000 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $30,668 | $34,822 | $38,636 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Morris Museum of Art ($30,000), University of Georgia ($1,000), Academy of Richmond County ($500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA ATHENS, GA | EDUCATION | $1,000 |
| MORRIS MUSEUM OF ART AUGUSTA, GA | WRITERS COMPETITION | $30,000 |
| ACADEMY OF RICHMOND COUNTY AUGUSTA, GA | EDUCATIONAL | $500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PATRICIA M LEE | SECRETARY | — | — |
| THOMAS H ROBERTSON | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| COBBS G NIXON | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| PATRICK H PERRY | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| WILLIAM J BADGER | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| N TURNER SIMKINS | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| A BLEAKLEY CHANDLER | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| W TENNENT HOUSTON | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| GEORGE BARRETT | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| PAUL H DUNBAR | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Academy of Richmond County?
As of 2025, Academy of Richmond County holds $451K in total assets with $262K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $32K in 2025.
Where does Academy of Richmond County operate?
Academy of Richmond County has awarded grants in Georgia, South Carolina.
What size grants does Academy of Richmond County award?
In 2025, Academy of Richmond County awarded 3 grants totaling $32K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Academy of Richmond County required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Academy of Richmond County reported a distributable amount of $31K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Academy of Richmond County's EIN?
Academy of Richmond County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6034162. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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