Mary Ratrie Wick Family Foundation
The Mary Ratrie Wick Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Richmond, Virginia. Its 2021 filing is the most recent on record, with no filings since; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Mary Ratrie Wick Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Mary Ratrie Wick Family Foundation gave $24K across 19 grants in 2021 (avg $1K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $24,200
- -91.2% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 19
- -9.5% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $1,274
- -90.2% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $46,089
- -33.6% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- Virginia (91% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Mary Ratrie Wick Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The 2021 filing states that the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. It lists written correspondence as the application material, Mary Ratrie Wick as the contact, and no restrictions on awards. These are filing details, not current application instructions.
- Review Cycle
- None listed on the 2021 filing.
- Deadline
- None listed on the 2021 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Mary Ratrie Wick
Mailing address: 302 Virginia Avenue, Richmond, VA 23236
Phone: (804) 358-7452
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mary Ratrie Wick Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Grace and Holy Trinity Church ($6K). Together the top 10 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 40 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2021, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia, 8% to recipients in West Virginia, and less than 1% to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
How Mary Ratrie Wick Family Foundation gives
- 79% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
- In 2021 it paid out 759% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). 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 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2021) to $274K (2020). In 2021 it made 19 grants totaling $24K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grace and Holy Trinity Church Richmond, VA | Religious | $5,600 |
| Science Museum of VA Richmond, VA | Scientific | $5,000 |
| Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Richmond, VA | Educational | $5,000 |
| Massey Cancer Center Richmond, VA | Medical | $2,500 |
| Clay Center Charleston, WV | Educational | $1,500 |
| Virginia Museum Foundation Richmond, VA | ARTS | $600 |
| Peter Paul Development Center Richmond, VA | Educational | $500 |
| Maymont Foundation Richmond, VA | Educational | $500 |
| Capital Trees Richmond, VA | Community Welfare | $500 |
| West Virginia Botanical Garden Morgantown, WV | Educational | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $46,089 | $1,642 | $24,923 | $24,200 | 19 | $24,200 | $1,642 | $3,187 |
| 2020 | $69,456 | $6,379 | $276,895 | $274,000 | 21 | — | $6,809 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mary Ratrie Wick Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. The 2021 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden describes its mission as connecting people to plants and inspiring communities to explore and conserve nature. Peter Paul Development Center describes itself as an outreach and community center serving children and families in Richmond’s East End, with a focus on education. Other 2021 grantees include a botanical garden, a residential-care provider, and a historic preservation organization.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $24,200. Grants ranged from $100 to $5,600, with a median grant of $500. Larger grants included $5,600 to Grace and Holy Trinity Church, $5,000 to the Science Museum of Virginia, $5,000 to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, and $2,500 to Massey Cancer Center, all in Richmond. The Clay Center in Charleston, West Virginia, received $1,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Mary Ratrie Wick as president and John H Wick III as secretary.
Mary Ratrie Wick Family Foundation is led by Mary Ratrie Wick, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Mary Ratrie Wick
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John H. Wick III
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Mary Ratrie Wick Family Foundation
How much does Mary Ratrie Wick Family Foundation give each year?
Mary Ratrie Wick Family Foundation gave $24K across 19 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $274K across 21 grants.
What is Mary Ratrie Wick Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Mary Ratrie Wick Family Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $500, and its average grant was $1,274, across 19 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mary Ratrie Wick Family Foundation give grants?
Mary Ratrie Wick Family Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was West Virginia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, VA (16 grants).
Does Mary Ratrie Wick Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Mary Ratrie Wick Family Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (11 grants) and "Community Welfare" (4 grants).
Who are Mary Ratrie Wick Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Mary Ratrie Wick Family Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Grace and Holy Trinity Church ($5,600), Science Museum of VA ($5,000) and Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden ($5,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How large is Mary Ratrie Wick Family Foundation?
Mary Ratrie Wick Family Foundation reported $46K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $24K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Mary Ratrie Wick Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. The 2021 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden describes its mission as connecting people to plants and inspiring communities to explore and conserve nature. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mary Ratrie Wick Family Foundation?
The 2021 filing states that the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mary Ratrie Wick Family Foundation's EIN?
Mary Ratrie Wick Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1850378. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does Mary Ratrie Wick Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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