Evelyn E & Richard J Gunst Foundation
Evelyn E & Richard J Gunst Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in RICHMOND, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $913K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $51K. Net investment income was $90K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$913K
+3.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$51K
-1.9% YoY
Grant Count
6
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
-1.9% YoY
About Evelyn E & Richard J Gunst Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Evelyn E & Richard J Gunst Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in RICHMOND, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $913K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $51K. Net investment income was $90K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $912,540 | $880,007 | $900,222 |
| Revenue | $93,874 | $54,264 | $90,025 |
| Expenses | $61,341 | $74,479 | $61,134 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $51,000 | $52,000 | $46,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $89,587 | $50,044 | $85,863 |
| Distributable Amount | $50,246 | $48,281 | $49,952 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAURIE GUNST | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARY GUNST | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JERRY W JENKINS | SECRETARY/TREASURER/DIRECT | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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