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Richard S Reynolds Foundation

RICHMOND, VA EIN: 54-6037003 Website

The Richard S. Reynolds Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) foundation established in Richmond, Virginia in 1955. Based in Henrico, Virginia, the foundation provides assistance to community causes locally and beyond, with a focus on strengthening communities and supporting future generations.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$40.1M

+2.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$2.6M

-12.6% YoY

Grant Count

78

+6.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$33K

-18.2% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

Mission Statement: The Richard S. Reynolds Foundation is dedicated to strengthening communities and supporting future generations.

The foundation provides assistance to community causes including:

  • Education
  • Science
  • Healthcare
  • The environment
  • The arts
  • Human services
  • History

Since its inception, the foundation has provided over $71 million in grants to community and worldwide organizations.

Grantmaking

Grant Range

$20,000-$25,000

Average Grant

$40,600

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation funds primarily in Virginia, New York, and Maryland, with a significant local focus in the Richmond area.

Grant Distribution by State

18states
+10 more states

Cities

AbingdonAlexandriaAmherstArdenArlingtonAshlandAthensBaltimoreBedfordBentonvilleBessemerBethesdaBowling GreenBristolCambridgeCharlettesvilleCharlottesvilleChesterClearwaterClifton Forge

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year Ending June 2024:

  • Total Assets: $40,050,201
  • Total Revenue: $4,165,848
  • Total Expenses: $3,067,548
  • Total Giving: $2,589,880
  • Total Liabilities: $6,060

Tax-Exempt Status: Since March 1957 EIN: 54-6037003

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$1M$3M$4M$5M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$40,050,201$38,937,946$39,616,499
Revenue$4,165,848$2,822,774$3,442,225
Expenses$3,067,548$3,512,877$3,480,898
Qualifying Distributions$2,808,759$3,172,686$2,999,400
Net Investment Income$3,802,646$2,516,546$3,061,807
Distributable Amount$2,760,702$2,525,338$2,964,331

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$741K$1M$2M$3M74 grants202084 grants202189 grants202273 grants202378 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

CROSSROADS MEDICAL MISSION$125K2019 COMMEMORATION INC$100KASHLAND MUSEUM$100KBENEDICTINE COLLEGE PREP…$100KMCV FOUNDATION$100KREYNOLDS HOMESTEAD$88KRICHMOND BALLET$75KAUGUSTA HEALTH FOUNDATION$50KFEED MORE$50KGOOCHLANDCARES$50K

Grant Size Distribution

250 grants across all recorded years

179<$50K52$50–100K17$100–250K2$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from Richard S Reynolds Foundation

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for .

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Board of Trustees (descendants of Richard S. and Julia Louise Reynolds):

  • J. Sargeant Reynolds, Jr. (President)
  • Glenn Reynolds Martin (Vice President)
  • Dorothy Reynolds Brotherton (Vice President/Secretary)
  • Randolph N. Reynolds, Jr. (Vice President/Treasurer)

Staff:

  • Victoria Pitrelli (Executive Director)

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
J SARGEANT REYNOLDS JRPRESIDENT0.5
RANDOLPH N REYNOLDS JRVP/TREASURER0.5
DOROTHY R BROTHERTONVP/SECRETARY0.5
GLENN R MARTINVICE PRESIDENT0.5

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The foundation has made recent grants supporting education and healthcare initiatives, including scholarships and research funding at institutions such as Winston-Salem State University and Cornell University. The foundation has also committed funding to journalism leadership initiatives and honors programs at educational institutions.

WSSU Foundation receives $60K grant for scholarships through Reynolds American

Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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