Robert and Kay Fowler Perpetual
Robert and Kay Fowler Perpetual is a private foundation based in Glen Allen, Virginia. Its 2024 filing reports $110,000 in grants to 10 organizations, including churches, ministries, and public media organizations.
Robert and Kay Fowler Perpetual at a glance
In short: Robert and Kay Fowler Perpetual gave $110K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), top state Virginia. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $110,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- Average grant
- $11,000
- Median grant
- $8,250
- Total assets
- $2,271,730
- +11.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (1 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (48% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Robert and Kay Fowler Perpetual
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4300 Cox Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060
Phone: (804) 217-6756
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert and Kay Fowler Perpetual funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tucker Swamp Baptist Church ($28K). Together the top 10 received $110K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in Virginia (48% of grant dollars), Texas (22%), North Carolina (8%), Georgia (8%), Tennessee (8%), and California (the remaining 6%, based on the listed grants).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Robert and Kay Fowler Perpetual open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 10 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $17K first-time, $8K repeat.
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2021) to $148K (2022). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $110K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tucker Swamp Baptist Church Zuni, VA | General | $27,500 |
| Southern Baptist Conservatives of V Glen Allen, VA | General | $16,500 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Assoc Charlotte, NC | General | $8,250 |
| Hagee Ministries San Antonio, TX | General | $8,250 |
| In Touch Foundation Atlanta, GA | General | $8,250 |
| It Is Written Inc Ooltewah, TN | General | $8,250 |
| Pathway to Victory Ministry Dallas, TX | General | $8,250 |
| Power Point Ministry Plano, TX | General | $8,250 |
| Turning Point San Diego, CA | General | $8,250 |
| WHRO Public Media Norfolk, VA | General | $8,250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,271,730 | $374,239 | $148,930 | $110,000 | 10 | $129,465 | $21,994 | $120,592 |
| 2023 | $2,046,421 | $86,895 | $35,005 | — | — | $17,265 | $24,806 | $99,381 |
| 2022 | $1,994,531 | $-19,281 | $192,148 | $147,704 | 10 | $164,914 | $5,740 | $109,628 |
| 2021 | $2,205,960 | $2,327,851 | $121,891 | $100,000 | 10 | $110,474 | $71,436 | $128,178 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert and Kay Fowler Perpetual reported a distributable amount of $121K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is distribution of funds for charitable purposes. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including churches, religious ministries, and WHRO Public Media. One recipient, In Touch Foundation, describes its mission as leading people worldwide into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and strengthening the local church; this is the grantee’s mission, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $110,000 through 10 grants. Grants ranged from $8,250 to $27,500, with a median of $8,250.
Notable 2024 grants included $27,500 to Tucker Swamp Baptist Church in Zuni, Virginia, and $16,500 to Southern Baptist Conservatives of V in Glen Allen, Virginia. Other listed grants were $8,250 each to Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, Hagee Ministries, In Touch Foundation, It Is Written, Pathway to Victory Ministry, Power Point Ministry, Turning Point, and WHRO Public Media.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Atlantic Union Bank is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Robert and Kay Fowler Perpetual's only listed officer is Atlantic Union Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Atlantic Union Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: John B. Catlett Jr. (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Stuart W. Blain (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Robert and Kay Fowler Perpetual
How much does Robert and Kay Fowler Perpetual give each year?
Robert and Kay Fowler Perpetual gave $110K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Robert and Kay Fowler Perpetual's typical grant size?
Robert and Kay Fowler Perpetual's median grant in 2024 was $8,250, and its average grant was $11,000, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert and Kay Fowler Perpetual that year got $17K on average.
Where does Robert and Kay Fowler Perpetual give grants?
Robert and Kay Fowler Perpetual's top state is Virginia, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (23%) and North Carolina (8%).
Does Robert and Kay Fowler Perpetual give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Robert and Kay Fowler Perpetual's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Robert and Kay Fowler Perpetual's largest grantees?
Robert and Kay Fowler Perpetual's largest 2024 grantees include Tucker Swamp Baptist Church ($27,500), Southern Baptist Conservatives of V ($16,500) and Billy Graham Evangelistic Assoc ($8,250), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Robert and Kay Fowler Perpetual?
Robert and Kay Fowler Perpetual reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $129K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $121K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robert and Kay Fowler Perpetual fund?
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is distribution of funds for charitable purposes. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including churches, religious ministries, and WHRO Public Media. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert and Kay Fowler Perpetual?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds 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 Robert and Kay Fowler Perpetual's EIN?
Robert and Kay Fowler Perpetual's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-6528729. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Robert and Kay Fowler Perpetual 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 September 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 2021–2024
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