Red Gates Foundation
Invitation OnlyRichmond, Virginia · EIN 30-1201296 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$67.3M
Organizations funded33
Typical grant$400,000
Total assets$1.5B
Half of its grants to organizations were between $225,000 and $1,960,629.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
18% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Foundation for Cancer Research | Richmond, VA | General support | $20,840,729 |
| Anna Julia Cooper School | Richmond, VA | General support | $10,200,000 |
| Virginia Tech Foundation Inc | Blacksburg, VA | General support | $10,000,000 |
| Concordance | Stl Louis, MO | General support | $5,000,000 |
| YWCA Richmond | Richmond, VA | General support | $3,500,000 |
| Liberation Veteran Services | Richmond, VA | General support | $2,372,100 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, TN | General support | $2,000,000 |
| Darden School | Charlottesville, VA | General support | $1,964,000 |
| Focused Ultrasound Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | General support | $1,960,629 |
| Ronald Mcdonaold House Charities of Richmond | Richmond, VA | General support | $1,350,000 |
| Richmond Fisher House Foundation | Richmond, VA | General support | $1,100,000 |
| Crossover Healthcare Ministry | Richmond, VA | General support | $1,000,000 |
| Northstar Academy | Richmond, VA | General support | $1,000,000 |
| New Schools for Virginia Corporation | Richmond, VA | General support | $850,000 |
| Cristo Rey | Richmond, VA | General support | $600,000 |
| First Tee-Greater Richmond | Richmond, VA | General support | $500,000 |
| American Corporate Partners | New York, NY | General support | $400,000 |
| Commonwealth Autism | Richmond, VA | General support | $375,000 |
| Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts | Richmond, VA | General support | $300,000 |
| Elijah House Academy | Richmond, VA | General support | $256,227 |
| First Tee Charleston | Mount Pleasant, SC | General support | $250,000 |
| Goochland Cares | Goochland, VA | General support | $250,000 |
| Operation Patriots Fob | Okatie, SC | General support | $250,000 |
| Virginia Literacy Foundation | Richmond, VA | General support | $250,000 |
| Sports Backers | Richmond, VA | General support | $225,000 |
| American Red Cross | Richmond, VA | General support | $100,000 |
| St Andrews School | Richmond, VA | General support | $100,000 |
| Uprva | Richmond, VA | General support | $100,000 |
| Virginia Museum of History & Culture | Richmond, VA | General support | $100,000 |
| Community Coalition of Sussex | Stony Creek, VA | General support | $50,000 |
| Swimrva | Richmond, VA | General support | $50,000 |
| Cirque Lodge Foundation | Orem, UT | General support | $25,000 |
| James River Association | Richmond, VA | General support | $20,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Foundation for Cancer Research | Richmond, VA | General support | $47,016,438 |
| Virginia Tech Foundation Inc | Blacksburg, VA | General support | $27,500,000 |
| The Virginia Home | Richmond, VA | General support | $25,000,000 |
| Concordance | Stl Louis, MO | General support | $7,500,000 |
| Anna Julia Cooper School | Richmond, VA | General support | $4,000,000 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, TN | General support | $2,000,000 |
| First Tee-Greater Richmond | Richmond, VA | General support | $500,000 |
| New Schools for Virginia | Richmond, VA | General support | $399,999 |
| Sports Backers | Richmond, VA | General support | $300,000 |
| St Andrews School | Richmond, VA | General support | $300,000 |
| Virginia Museum of History and Culture | Richmond, VA | General support | $300,000 |
| Virginia Literacy Foundation | Richmond, VA | General support | $250,000 |
| Swimrva | Richmond, VA | General support | $150,000 |
| Cirque Lodge Foundation | Orem, UT | General support | $75,000 |
| James River Association | Richmond, VA | General support | $60,000 |
| Community Coalition of Sussex | Stony Creek, VA | General support | $50,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $67,338,685 | 49 |
| 2023 | $71,871,654 | 44 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513179349102486
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 30-1201296
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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