Robert Leroy Atwell and Lucy Williams Atwell Foundation
ROBERT LEROY ATWELL AND LUCY is a private foundation based in Richmond, Virginia. Its 2024 filing reports 19 grants totaling $282,000, all to recipients in Virginia.
Robert Leroy Atwell and Lucy Williams Atwell Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert Leroy Atwell and Lucy Williams Atwell Foundation gave $282K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Virginia. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $282,000
- +11.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- -9.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,842
- +23.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,014,825
- -0.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% 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 Leroy Atwell and Lucy Williams Atwell Foundation
- 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: 1900 One James Center 901 E Cary St, Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: (804) 697-2130
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert Leroy Atwell and Lucy Williams Atwell Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hampden Sydney College ($50K). Together the top 10 received $205K.
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 86 grants of 91 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia. Listed recipients include organizations in Richmond, Charlottesville, Hampden-Sydney, and Glen Allen.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Robert Leroy Atwell and Lucy Williams Atwell Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 19 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. How we count
- 89% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $187K (2022) to $332K (2020). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $282K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hampden Sydney College Hampden Sydney, VA | Education | $50,000 |
| Virginia Athletics Foundation Charlottesville, VA | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Friends of Bellemeade Park Richmond, VA | General | $20,000 |
| Elijah House Academy Richmond, VA | Education | $15,000 |
| Higher Achievement Richmond Richmond, VA | Education | $15,000 |
| The Read Center Richmond, VA | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Anna Julia Cooper Episcopal School Richmond, VA | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Caritas Richmond, VA | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Cristo Rey Richmond Richmond, VA | Education | $10,000 |
| Partnership for the Future Glen Allen, VA | Education | $10,000 |
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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 | $4,014,825 | $278,026 | $314,723 | $282,000 | 19 | $282,000 | $246,103 | $269,996 |
| 2023 | $4,051,522 | $254,350 | $293,352 | $252,000 | 21 | $252,000 | $224,267 | $237,575 |
| 2022 | $4,090,524 | $481,224 | $223,185 | $186,500 | 18 | $186,500 | $447,539 | $246,357 |
| 2021 | $3,832,485 | $168,729 | $281,738 | $276,500 | 14 | $276,500 | $166,954 | $257,625 |
| 2020 | $3,945,494 | $276,833 | $363,217 | $331,500 | 19 | — | $246,617 | $225,110 |
| 2019 | $4,031,878 | $167,435 | $248,680 | $224,000 | 16 | — | $144,515 | $225,054 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert Leroy Atwell and Lucy Williams Atwell Foundation reported a distributable amount of $270K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for educational organizations, community services, and other charitable purposes. For example, Elijah House Academy describes its mission as providing a Christ-centered, accessible education for children in Richmond; Peter Paul Development Center describes its work as serving children and families in Richmond’s East End; and CARITAS says it creates a safe space to heal and time to rebuild. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $282,000 through 19 grants. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $10,000. It gave $252,000 through 21 grants in 2023 and $186,500 through 18 grants in 2022.
Among its 2024 grants were $50,000 each to Hampden-Sydney College for education and Virginia Athletics Foundation for general purposes; $20,000 to Friends of Bellemeade Park; and $15,000 each to Elijah House Academy, Higher Achievement Richmond, and The Read Center. Other reported 2024 grants included $10,000 each to Peter Paul Development Center, Partnership for the Future, Sacred Heart Center, CARITAS, St. Andrew’s School, St. John’s Church Foundation, and St. James’s Children’s Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William F Seymour IV and Wiiliam Bellamy as managers.
Robert Leroy Atwell and Lucy Williams Atwell Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Wiiliam Bellamy
Manager
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$9K (2019) → $15K (2024)
William F. Seymour IV
Manager
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$9K (2019) → $15K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $15K, to William F Seymour IV (Manager). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Robert Leroy Atwell and Lucy Williams Atwell Foundation
How much does Robert Leroy Atwell and Lucy Williams Atwell Foundation give each year?
Robert Leroy Atwell and Lucy Williams Atwell Foundation gave $282K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $252K across 21 grants.
What is Robert Leroy Atwell and Lucy Williams Atwell Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert Leroy Atwell and Lucy Williams Atwell Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,842, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robert Leroy Atwell and Lucy Williams Atwell Foundation give grants?
Robert Leroy Atwell and Lucy Williams Atwell Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, VA (16 grants).
Does Robert Leroy Atwell and Lucy Williams Atwell Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 58% of Robert Leroy Atwell and Lucy Williams Atwell Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Education" (8 grants).
Who are Robert Leroy Atwell and Lucy Williams Atwell Foundation's largest grantees?
Robert Leroy Atwell and Lucy Williams Atwell Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Hampden Sydney College ($50,000), Virginia Athletics Foundation ($50,000) and Friends of Bellemeade Park ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Robert Leroy Atwell and Lucy Williams Atwell Foundation?
Robert Leroy Atwell and Lucy Williams Atwell Foundation reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $282K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $270K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robert Leroy Atwell and Lucy Williams Atwell Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for educational organizations, community services, and other charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert Leroy Atwell and Lucy Williams Atwell Foundation?
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 Leroy Atwell and Lucy Williams Atwell Foundation's EIN?
Robert Leroy Atwell and Lucy Williams Atwell Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2951018. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Robert Leroy Atwell and Lucy Williams Atwell 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Robert Leroy Atwell and Lucy Williams Atwell Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/robert-leroy-atwell-and-lucy-williams-atwell-foundation-morg_02a9a0d9ca8a43d78ee8fbc63f322484
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