Richmond Christian Foundation
Richmond Christian Foundation partners with donors, businesses, and advisors to facilitate tax-wise gifts in support of the missions of Richmond-area charities and ministries.
Richmond Christian Foundation at a glance
In short: Richmond Christian Foundation gave $84K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $83,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- Average grant
- $20,875
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $2,412,747
- +23478.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Richmond Christian Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Grove Avenue Baptist Church ($39K). Together the top 4 received $84K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $84K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grove Avenue Baptist Church Henrico, VA | — | $38,500 |
| River City Faith Network Henrico, VA | — | $30,000 |
| Pregnancy Resource Center of Metro Henrico, VA | — | $10,000 |
| Lead Like Jesus Greer, SC | — | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,412,747 | $2,523,911 | $121,372 | $83,500 | 4 | $166,718 |
| 2023 | $10,233 | $10,000 | $19,436 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $19,669 | $18,750 | $5,310 | — | — | — |
About Richmond Christian Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Richmond Christian Foundation is a public charity focused on religion, based in Glen Allen, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $84K. Net investment income was $167K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Richmond Christian Foundation is led by Adam N Harrell Jr., President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Adam N Harrell Jr.
President
Director Board Chair → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judson Childress Jr.
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melinda Lestyan
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James C Anderson
Secretary
Director Board Vice Chair → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Wood
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John A Madison (2022–2023) — Director Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Richmond Christian Foundation
How much does Richmond Christian Foundation give each year?
Richmond Christian Foundation gave $84K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Richmond Christian Foundation's typical grant size?
Richmond Christian Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $20,875, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Richmond Christian Foundation give grants?
Richmond Christian Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was South Carolina (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Henrico, VA (3 grants).
How large is Richmond Christian Foundation?
Richmond Christian Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.5M.
What is Richmond Christian Foundation?
Richmond Christian Foundation is a public charity focused on religion, based in Glen Allen, VA. It holds $2.4M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Richmond Christian Foundation's EIN?
Richmond Christian Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2589534. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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