The William G Reynolds Jr Charitable

Private foundation · Grantmaker Richmond, VA EIN: 54-1900372

The William G Reynolds Jr Charitable is a private foundation based in Richmond, Virginia. It makes grants to qualifying charitable organizations and, according to its filing, does not carry on direct charitable activities.

Key facts about The William G Reynolds Jr Charitable

In short: The William G Reynolds Jr Charitable gave $67K across 40 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Virginia. 46% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
54-1900372
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$67,000
Grants made (2025)
40
Average grant
$1,675
Median grant
$1,000
New grantees (estimate)
46% first-time grantees (18 of 39, 2025)
Total assets
$739,693
Primary geography
Virginia (72% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$740K

-3.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$67K

+0.8% YoY

Grant Count

40

+29.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$2K

-21.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The William G Reynolds Jr Charitable reported a distributable amount of $64K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Is The William G Reynolds Jr Charitable open to new grantees?

46%

first-time grantees, 2025

In 2025, 18 of 39 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count

Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.

  • 31% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
  • Giving grew 31% from 2022 to 2025. Method
  • In 2025 it paid out 115% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation does not state a mission in the available information. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Richmond Metro Habitat for Humanity describes its mission as bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope, while Alleghany Humane Society says it provides shelter, food, medical service, and animal-control services. Trinity Episcopal School says it provides education, athletics, and social interaction for students in grades 8–12.

Grantmaking

In 2025, the foundation reported 40 grants totaling $67,000. Awards ranged from $250 to $5,650, with a median of $1,000.

Among its largest 2025 grants were $5,650 to the National Society of the Children of the American Revolution for the William Daniel Society; $5,350 to La Roca Missions for unrestricted operational support; $5,000 each to VCU Foundation for unrestricted operational support and Woodberry Forest School for its Amici Fund; and $4,000 each to Clifton Forge School of the Arts for its Scholarship Fund, Richmond Metro Habitat for Humanity for unrestricted operational support, and MCV Foundation for designated support of three programs or departments.

How to Apply

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2025, 72% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia, 8% to Georgia, 8% to South Carolina, 3% to Arizona, and 2% to Tennessee.

Grant Distribution by State

17states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.

Cities

RichmondClifton ForgeCovingtonGlen AllenCharlottesvilleWilliamsburgFarmvilleLouisaWatkinsvilleBumpassCamdenCincinnatiLow MoorMerrifieldBlacksburgLouisvilleStaten IslandVirginia BeachWashingtonAbingdon

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K$80K25 grants2019 31 grants2020 24 grants2021 27 grants2022 37 grants2023 31 grants2024 40 grants2025

From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $51K (2022) to $67K (2025). In 2025 it made 40 grants totaling $67K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

National Society of the Children of the American Revolution: $6KNational Society of theChildren of the American…$6KLa Roca Missions: $5KLa Roca Missions$5KVCU Foundation: $5KVCU Foundation$5KWoodberry Forest School: $5KWoodberry Forest School$5KRichmond Metro Habitat for Humanity: $4KRichmond Metro Habitat forHumanity$4KMCV Foundation: $4KMCV Foundation$4KThe Colonial Williamsburg Foundation: $3KThe Colonial WilliamsburgFoundation$3KSt Mary's Episcopal Church: $2KSt Mary's Episcopal Church$2KTurning Point USA: $2KTurning Point USA$2KThe Agecroft Association: $2KThe Agecroft Association$2K

The largest 2025 recipient was National Society of the Children of the American Revolution ($6K). Together the top 10 received $38K.

Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($4,000), which are not listed by name.

Grant Size Distribution

159 grants across all recorded years

159<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 159 grants of 159 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
National Society of the Children of the American Revolution Statham, GAWilliam Daniel Society$5,650
La Roca Missions Starr, SCUnrestricted operational support$5,350
VCU Foundation Richmond, VAUnrestricted operational support$5,000
Woodberry Forest School Woodberry Forest, VAAmici Fund$5,000
1 individual scholarship Recipients not named —$4,000
Richmond Metro Habitat for Humanity Richmond, VAUnrestricted operational support$4,000
MCV Foundation Richmond, VA$1,000 Massey Club; $2,000 Trauma Gala Fund; $1,000 Neurosurgery Dept$4,000
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Merrifield, VAUnrestricted operational support$3,000
St Mary's Episcopal Church Richmond, VAUnrestricted operational support$2,000
Turning Point USA Phoenix, AZUnrestricted operational support$2,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grant total
2025 $739,693 $25,935 $87,350 $67,000
2024 $764,582 $25,964 $82,270 $66,500
2023 $820,888 $56,143 $77,565 $66,000
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$50K$100K$150K2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$739,693$764,582$820,888
Revenue$25,935$25,964$56,143
Expenses$87,350$82,270$77,565
Qualifying Distributions$74,200$66,500$66,000
Net Investment Income$12,785$10,856$44,713
Distributable Amount$64,426$61,783$62,266

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
  3. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 6, 2021)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 16, 2022)
  6. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 12, 2023)
  7. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2025 filing lists Louise R Belmont, Randolph N Reynolds Jr, Robert G Reynolds, Mary R Simpson, Susan C Armstrong, and Susan VR Reynolds as trustees.

The William G Reynolds Jr Charitable's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Louise R Belmont

    Trustee

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mary R Simpson

    Trustee

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Randolph N Reynolds Jr.

    Trustee

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Robert G Reynolds

    Trustee

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Susan C Armstrong

    Trustee

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Susan V. R. Reynolds

    Trustee

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Randolph N. Reynolds (2019–2023) — Trustee

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Contact

Mailing address: PO Box 70459, Richmond, VA 23255
Phone: (804) 267-3603

Frequently asked questions about The William G Reynolds Jr Charitable

How much does The William G Reynolds Jr Charitable give each year?

The William G Reynolds Jr Charitable gave $67K across 40 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $67K across 31 grants.

What is The William G Reynolds Jr Charitable's typical grant size?

The William G Reynolds Jr Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,675, across 40 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The William G Reynolds Jr Charitable that year got $2K on average.

Where does The William G Reynolds Jr Charitable give grants?

The William G Reynolds Jr Charitable gives mostly in Virginia: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (8%) and South Carolina (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, VA (14 grants), Clifton Forge, VA (3 grants), Covington, VA (2 grants) and Merrifield, VA (2 grants).

Does The William G Reynolds Jr Charitable give general operating support?

Yes: 88% of The William G Reynolds Jr Charitable's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (35 of 40) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are The William G Reynolds Jr Charitable's largest grantees?

The William G Reynolds Jr Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include National Society of the Children of the American Revolution ($5,650), La Roca Missions ($5,350) and VCU Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($4,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is The William G Reynolds Jr Charitable?

The William G Reynolds Jr Charitable reported $740K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $74K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $64K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does The William G Reynolds Jr Charitable fund?

The foundation does not state a mission in the available information. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from The William G Reynolds Jr Charitable?

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 The William G Reynolds Jr Charitable's EIN?

The William G Reynolds Jr Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1900372. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.

Does The William G Reynolds Jr Charitable 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.

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