Samuel Gillespie McCall Jr Trust
The Samuel Gillespie McCall Jr Trust is a private foundation based in Danville, Virginia. Its 2021 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it has terminated or is winding down and appears to have stopped grantmaking.
Samuel Gillespie McCall Jr Trust at a glance
In short: Samuel Gillespie McCall Jr Trust gave $2.4M across 13 grants in 2021 (avg $185K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $2,410,434
- Grants made (2021)
- 13
- Average grant
- $185,418
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Primary geography
- Virginia (78% 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 Samuel Gillespie McCall Jr Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The 2021 filing is marked as the final return, so this policy should not be treated as a current application opportunity.
- Contact
Mailing address: 628 Main St, Danville, VA 24541
Phone: (434) 792-5111
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Samuel Gillespie McCall Jr Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Southwest Virginia Community College Education Foundation Inc ($803K). Together the top 10 received $2.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 7 grants of 13 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2021, 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia, 21% to recipients in North Carolina, and 1% to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 13 grants totaling $2.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest Virginia Community College Education Foundation Inc Richlands, VA | Financial Support | $803,478 |
| Virginia Tech Foundation Blacksburg, VA | Financial Support | $803,478 |
| Victory Junction Camp Randelman, NC | Financial Support | $100,000 |
| Virginia Tech Ladies Golf Blacksburg, VA | Financial Support | $100,000 |
| Virginia Tech School of Medicine Blacksburg, VA | Financial Support | $100,000 |
| Good Samaratan Food Pantry Richlands, VA | Financial Support | $75,000 |
| Hospice House of Randolph County Asheboro, NC | Financial Support | $75,000 |
| Salvation Army Greensboro, NC | Financial Support | $75,000 |
| Salvation Army Asheboro Asheboro, NC | Financial Support | $75,000 |
| Womens Resource Center Greensboro, NC | Financial Support | $75,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $63,435 | $2,428,009 | $2,410,434 | 13 | $2,416,334 | $58,935 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants went to educational institutions and foundations, a camp, food and social-service organizations, a hospice, and an animal-welfare organization.
Among its grantees, Virginia Tech Foundation Inc describes its role as managing Virginia Tech’s endowment to advance the university’s mission and strategic priorities. The Women’s Resource Center describes its mission as supporting women’s self-sufficiency through individualized services and connections to local resources. Randolph County SPCA says it works to improve the lives and welfare of animals and people in Randolph County through public education, pet-affordability support, volunteer opportunities, and population control.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the trust gave $2,410,434 through 13 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $25,000 to $803,478, with a median of $75,000. The filing lists two grants of $803,478 each: one to Southwest Virginia Community College Education Foundation Inc and one to Virginia Tech Foundation. Other notable grants included $100,000 each to Victory Junction Camp, Virginia Tech Ladies Golf, and Virginia Tech School of Medicine; and $75,000 each to Good Samaratan Food Pantry, Hospice House of Randolph County, Salvation Army, Salvation Army Asheboro, and Womens Resource Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists American National Bank Trust Co as trustee.
Samuel Gillespie McCall Jr Trust's only listed officer is American National Bank Trust CO, Trustee on the 2021 filing (compensated).
Officers on the 2021 filing
American National Bank Trust CO
Trustee
New on the 2021 filing
2 hrs/week
$8K (2021)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $8K, to American National Bank Trust CO (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Samuel Gillespie McCall Jr Trust
How much does Samuel Gillespie McCall Jr Trust give each year?
Samuel Gillespie McCall Jr Trust gave $2.4M across 13 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Samuel Gillespie McCall Jr Trust's typical grant size?
Samuel Gillespie McCall Jr Trust's median grant in 2021 was $75,000, and its average grant was $185,418, across 13 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Samuel Gillespie McCall Jr Trust give grants?
Samuel Gillespie McCall Jr Trust gives mostly in Virginia: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Blacksburg, VA (3 grants), Asheboro, NC (3 grants), Greensboro, NC (3 grants) and Richlands, VA (2 grants).
Does Samuel Gillespie McCall Jr Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Samuel Gillespie McCall Jr Trust's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Financial Support" (13 grants).
Who are Samuel Gillespie McCall Jr Trust's largest grantees?
Samuel Gillespie McCall Jr Trust's largest 2021 grantees include Southwest Virginia Community College Education Foundation Inc ($803,478), Virginia Tech Foundation ($803,478) and Victory Junction Camp ($100,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does Samuel Gillespie McCall Jr Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants went to educational institutions and foundations, a camp, food and social-service organizations, a hospice, and an animal-welfare organization. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Samuel Gillespie McCall Jr Trust?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it 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 Samuel Gillespie McCall Jr Trust's EIN?
Samuel Gillespie McCall Jr Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-6329288. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021.
Does Samuel Gillespie McCall Jr Trust 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 year 2021
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