Virginia Sargeant Reynolds Foundation
The Virginia Sargeant Reynolds Foundation is a private foundation based in Richmond, Virginia. It supports programs, causes, and organizations in arts, education, environment, health, history, and humanity, prioritizing connections to the Commonwealth of Virginia while selectively supporting broader domestic and global causes in those areas.
Virginia Sargeant Reynolds Foundation at a glance
In short: Virginia Sargeant Reynolds Foundation gave $2.0M across 51 grants in 2024 (avg $40K), mostly in Virginia. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,025,000
- +15.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 51
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $39,706
- +15.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $30,042,523
- -0.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (14 of 51, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (88% 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 Virginia Sargeant Reynolds Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s website says it does not require a standard application form. Proposals may be submitted by letter or through the grant application form on its website. The requested materials include a brief description of the organization and its mission and history; a concise project description, including intended use of funds and how results will be measured; contact information; a detailed project financial plan; the organization’s current operating budget and most recent financial statement; its IRS certification of 501(c)(3) exemption; and a list of its current governing board and officers. The 2024 filing states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations and lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing lists no deadlines. The website describes spring and fall funding cycles, with requests received before May 1 considered at the June board meeting and requests received by September 1 considered at the October board meeting. Under that schedule, the 2026 dates have passed as of October 2, 2026.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing lists no deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Virginia Sargeant Reynolds Foundati
Mailing address: PO Box 17950, Richmond, VA 23226
Phone: (804) 285-7700
Email: vsrf@bryanbrothers.com
Website: https://vsrfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Virginia Sargeant Reynolds Foundation
Who Virginia Sargeant Reynolds Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Virginia Museum of Fine Arts ($160K). Together the top 10 received $960K.
Grant Size Distribution
221 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 156 grants of 221 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it prioritizes causes connected to Virginia and selectively supports broader domestic and global causes within its six focus areas. In 2024, 88% of grant dollars went to Virginia recipients; 2% each went to recipients in North Carolina, Washington, D.C., Massachusetts, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 51 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Virginia Sargeant Reynolds Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 51 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $38K; repeat grants $40K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 61% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+11%). 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 (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2020) to $2.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 51 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Richmond, VA | General Purposes | $160,000 |
| Sheltering Arms Foundation Richmond, VA | General Purposes | $140,000 |
| University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA | General Purposes | $100,000 |
| Valentine Museum Richmond, VA | General Purposes | $100,000 |
| VCU Children's Hospital Foundation Richmond, VA | General Purposes | $100,000 |
| Virginia Museum of History and Culture Richmond, VA | JSR Leadership Room | $100,000 |
| Virginia Tech Foundationreynolds Homestead Critz, VA | General Purposes & Cemetery Fund | $100,000 |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College Richmond, VA | General Purposes | $60,000 |
| Crossover Healthcare Ministry Richmond, VA | Capital Campaign | $50,000 |
| Faison Center Richmond, VA | General Purposes | $50,000 |
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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 | $30,042,523 | $2,276,260 | $2,341,269 | $2,025,000 | 51 | $2,078,816 | $2,011,261 | $1,949,800 |
| 2023 | $30,107,532 | $1,963,058 | $2,033,905 | $1,760,000 | 51 | $1,814,371 | $1,761,728 | $1,815,617 |
| 2022 | $30,178,379 | $1,130,497 | $2,281,775 | $1,960,000 | 52 | $2,012,603 | $953,831 | $1,893,788 |
| 2021 | $30,591,072 | $4,586,322 | $2,054,594 | $1,824,500 | 38 | $1,862,405 | $4,389,756 | $1,961,104 |
| 2020 | $28,111,089 | $2,415,441 | $1,592,813 | $1,335,000 | 29 | — | $2,258,648 | $1,541,812 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Virginia Sargeant Reynolds Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.9M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to support programs, causes, and organizations in arts, education, environment, health, history, and humanity. It also seeks to support causes connected with current and future generations of the Reynolds family when consistent with its mission.
The 2024 grants illustrate support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Valentine Museum says its mission is to engage, educate, and challenge a diverse audience by collecting, preserving, and interpreting Richmond’s history. St Catherine’s School Foundation says it raises funds and manages assets in support of the school’s education of girls from age three through grade twelve. Fair Girls Inc says it provides intervention and holistic care for survivors of human trafficking who identify as girls or young women, and works on prevention education and policy advocacy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 51 grants totaling $2,025,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $160,000, with a median of $25,000. Notable awards included $160,000 to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts for general purposes; $140,000 to Sheltering Arms Foundation for general purposes; $100,000 each to the University of Virginia, the Valentine Museum, and VCU Children’s Hospital Foundation for general purposes; and $100,000 to the Virginia Museum of History and Culture for the JSR Leadership Room. Other reported awards included $50,000 to Crossover Healthcare Ministry for a capital campaign and $50,000 to St James’ Episcopal Church for a ramp project.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists J Sargeant Reynolds Jr as president and Austin Brockenbrough III, Richard Roland Reynolds, and Virginia R Parker as directors. The foundation’s website lists J. Sargeant Reynolds Jr. as a trustee.
Virginia Sargeant Reynolds Foundation is led by J. Sargeant Reynolds Jr., President on every filing since 2020; 3 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
J. Sargeant Reynolds Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$28K (2020) → $28K (2024)
Richard Roland Reynolds
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$18K (2020) → $18K (2024)
Virginia R. Parker
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$18K (2022) → $18K (2024)
Austin Brockenbrough III
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $28K, to J Sargeant Reynolds Jr (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Virginia Sargeant Reynolds Foundation
How much does Virginia Sargeant Reynolds Foundation give each year?
Virginia Sargeant Reynolds Foundation gave $2.0M across 51 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.8M across 51 grants.
What is Virginia Sargeant Reynolds Foundation's typical grant size?
Virginia Sargeant Reynolds Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $39,706, across 51 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Virginia Sargeant Reynolds Foundation that year got $38K on average.
Where does Virginia Sargeant Reynolds Foundation give grants?
Virginia Sargeant Reynolds Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, VA (31 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and North Chesterfield, VA (2 grants).
Does Virginia Sargeant Reynolds Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 73% of Virginia Sargeant Reynolds Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (37 of 51) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Virginia Sargeant Reynolds Foundation's largest grantees?
Virginia Sargeant Reynolds Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Virginia Museum of Fine Arts ($160,000), Sheltering Arms Foundation ($140,000) and University of Virginia ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Virginia Sargeant Reynolds Foundation?
Virginia Sargeant Reynolds Foundation reported $30.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Virginia Sargeant Reynolds Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to support programs, causes, and organizations in arts, education, environment, health, history, and humanity. It also seeks to support causes connected with current and future generations of the Reynolds family when consistent with its mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Virginia Sargeant Reynolds Foundation?
The foundation’s website says it does not require a standard application form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Virginia Sargeant Reynolds Foundation's EIN?
Virginia Sargeant Reynolds Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1595360. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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