The Robert D and Virginia J
The Robert D and Virginia J is a private foundation, based in Memphis, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $583K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $58K. Net investment income was $2K.
The Robert D and Virginia J at a glance
In short: The Robert D and Virginia J gave $58K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $58,000
- -15.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -30.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,286
- +21.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $583,222
- -1.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (56% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Robert D and Virginia J funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival ($33K). Together the top 7 received $58K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 57 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Robert D and Virginia J gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 188% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $58K (2024) to $71K (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $58K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival Cold Spring, NY | Program Services | $32,500 |
| Chewonki Foundation Wiscasset, ME | Program Services | $22,500 |
| George W Bush Presidential Center Dallas, TX | Program Services | $1,000 |
| Choate Rosemary Hall Foundation Wallingford, CT | Program Services | $500 |
| Habitat for Humanity Americus, GA | Program Services | $500 |
| Rhodes College Memphis, TN | Program Services | $500 |
| Tusculum College Greenville, TN | Program Services | $500 |
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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 | $583,222 | $9,581 | $65,952 | $58,000 | 7 | $58,000 | $2,224 | $30,777 |
| 2023 | $589,003 | $10,754 | $77,606 | $68,500 | 10 | $68,500 | $1,643 | $30,059 |
| 2022 | $558,518 | $169,873 | $77,611 | $70,500 | 12 | $70,500 | $88,297 | $28,762 |
| 2021 | $684,257 | $70,264 | $75,027 | $67,500 | 9 | $67,500 | $62,737 | $35,746 |
| 2020 | $729,043 | $13,226 | $63,823 | $59,500 | 19 | — | $8,903 | $30,423 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Robert D and Virginia J reported a distributable amount of $31K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Robert D and Virginia J's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Bailey McCallum
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert Davis McCallum III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert McCallum Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Robert D and Virginia J
How much does The Robert D and Virginia J give each year?
The Robert D and Virginia J gave $58K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $69K across 10 grants.
What is The Robert D and Virginia J's typical grant size?
The Robert D and Virginia J's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $8,286, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Robert D and Virginia J give grants?
The Robert D and Virginia J gives mostly in New York: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maine (39%).
Does The Robert D and Virginia J give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Robert D and Virginia J's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Services" (7 grants).
Who are The Robert D and Virginia J's largest grantees?
The Robert D and Virginia J's largest 2024 grantees include Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival ($32,500), Chewonki Foundation ($22,500) and George W Bush Presidential Center ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Robert D and Virginia J?
The Robert D and Virginia J reported $583K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $58K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Robert D and Virginia J's EIN?
The Robert D and Virginia J's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4711665. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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