SEE SCHEDULE OMISSION STATEMENT OF WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY: WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY PROVIDES A LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION THAT DEVELOPS STUDENTS' CAPACITY TO THINK FREELY, CRITICALLY, AND HUMANELY AND TO CONDUCT THEMSELVES WITH HONOR, INTEGRITY, AND CIVILITY. GRADUATES WILL BE PREPARED FOR LIFE-LONG LEARNING, PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT, RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP, SERVICE TO OTHERS, AND ENGAGED CITIZENSHIP IN A GLOBAL AND DIVERSE SOCIETY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.6B
+2.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$767K
+8.3% YoY
Grant Count
7
+75.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$110K
-38.1% YoY
About Washington and Lee University
Based on IRS filings
Washington and Lee University is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in LEXINGTON, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.6B in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $767K. Net investment income was $51.6M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,606,326,104 | $2,535,613,259 | $2,488,364,359 |
| Revenue | $284,783,302 | $276,609,869 | $248,819,904 |
| Expenses | $296,996,460 | $276,840,316 | $254,894,072 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $51,603,567 | $51,601,498 | $51,389,063 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Washington and Lee University
Dallas Honor Scholarship Grant
WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
J. Edward Lewis Scholarship Trust
WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Joseph Merrick Jones Jr. ’57 Family Honor Scholarship Grant
WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include City of Lexington Va ($647,068), Ndponics ($64,508), Rockbridge Area Free Clinic ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ROCKBRIDGE AREA RELIEF ASSOCIATION LEXINGTON, VA | PROGRAM SERVICE | $5,120 |
| BRIDGE TO HOPE FOOD PANTRY BUENA VISTA, VA | PROGRAM SERVICE | $5,500 |
| ROCKBRIDGE NAACP LEXINGTON, VA | PROGRAM SERVICE | $10,000 |
| OMICRON DELTA KAPPA SOCIETY INC LEXINGTON, VA | PROGRAM SERVICE | $10,000 |
| ROCKBRIDGE AREA FREE CLINIC LEXINGTON, VA | PROGRAM SERVICE | $25,000 |
| NDPONICS LEXINGTON, VA | PROGRAM SERVICE | $64,508 |
| CITY OF LEXINGTON VA LEXINGTON, VA | PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES/PROGRAM SERVICE | $647,068 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WANGDALI C BACDAYAN | RECTOR | 6 | — |
| JAMES L BALDWIN | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| DANA J BOLDEN | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| SCOTT B BOYD | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| JOHN P CASE III | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| CYNTHIA T CHEATHAM | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER C DYSON | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| KELLY B GOLUB | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| CINDY D HAUSER | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| CLIFFORD K HOLEKAMP | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| LEE M HOLLIS | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| GEORGE D JOHNSON III | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| L JAMES LAWSON III | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| DAVID A LEHMAN | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| MICHAEL R MCALEVEY | RECTOR | 6 | — |
| SAMANTHA MCLEMORE | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| ELIZABETH B PAKENAS | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| WILLIAM G PAYNE | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| CHARLES H PRIOLEAU | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| LAURIE A RACHFORD | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| BRODIE GREGORY RIORDAN | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| JOHN W ROBINSON III | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| HELEN H SANDERS | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| JACKSON R SHARMAN III | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| JAMES R SMALL | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| MICHAEL H SPENCER | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| TODD L SUTHERLAND | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| LIZANNE THOMAS | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| WILLIAM M TOLES | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| NATHAN K URQUHART | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER H WILLIAMS | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| JONATHAN M WORTHAM | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| WILLIAM C DUDLEY | PRESIDENT AND TRUSTEE | 40 | $632,313 |
| STEVEN G MCALLISTER | TREASURER | 40 | $387,321 |
| JESSICA L WILLETT | SECRETARY | 40 | $241,027 |
| LENA HILL | PROVOST | 40 | $348,439 |
| THOMAS JENNINGS | VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $431,344 |
| MELANIE WILSON | DEAN | 40 | $380,377 |
| CHAWNE KIMBER | DEAN | 40 | $263,174 |
| ROBERT D STRAUGHAN | DEAN | 40 | $302,277 |
| BRIAN C MURCHISON | PROFESSOR | 40 | $313,875 |
| MARIA FEELEY | CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER AND GENERAL COUNSEL | 40 | $302,382 |
| MARK DRUMBL | PROFESSOR | 40 | $292,087 |
| ELIZABETH OLIVER | PROFESSOR | 40 | $277,682 |
| SCOTT HOOVER | PROFESSOR | 40 | $275,288 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Washington and Lee University?
Washington and Lee University is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in LEXINGTON, VA. It holds $2.6B in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Washington and Lee University?
As of 2024, Washington and Lee University holds $2.6B in total assets with $284.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $767K in 2024.
Where does Washington and Lee University operate?
Washington and Lee University has awarded grants in Virginia.
What size grants does Washington and Lee University award?
In 2024, Washington and Lee University awarded 7 grants totaling $767K — an average of about $110K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Washington and Lee University's EIN?
Washington and Lee University's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-0505977. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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