Richard S. Reynolds Foundation
/OVERVIEW: The Richard S. Reynolds Foundation supports education, the arts, health, science, history, the environment and the needy in Virginia.
FUNDING AREAS: Education, the arts, health, science, history, the environment, the needy
IP TAKE: This is an accessible family funder that keeps most of its grants in the Richmond area and considers many different local nonprofits causes.
PROFILE: Established in 1955, the Richard S. Reynolds Foundation is a private foundation based in Richmond, Virginia. Richard Reynolds was a business entrepreneur who was involved in the tobacco and metals industries. His wife, Julia Louise Reynolds, created this foundation after her husband’s death. The current foundation board is made up of the couple’s grandchildren. The foundation “is dedicated to strengthening communities and supporting future generations.” It funds local efforts for education, the arts, health, science, history, the environment and the needy.
The Richard S. Reynolds Foundation supports a broad range of causes in its home region. Grantmaking goals involve creating a positive and enduring impact on the world. The Reynolds Foundation looks to make local and global impacts; however, organizations operating outside of Central Virginia must contact the funder before submitting grant requests. Most grants stay in the funder’s home region. The foundation typically supports programs and projects rather than annual or operational expenses.
Grants range between about $2,000 and $100,000. Learn more about this funder’s local giving by examining its recent tax records. Grantmaking focuses on Central Virginia and the city of Richmond. Past local grantees include Saving Sweet Briar, Benedictine College Preparatory and Bon Secours Health Care.
This foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits. Grantseekers must submit applications by mail, as it does not accept fax or email applications. There are two application deadlines per year, which are October 31 for November review and April 30 for May review. Direct general questions to the executive director, Victoria Pitrelli, at victoria@richardsreynoldsfoundation.org or 804-740-7350.
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