Richard Gwathmey and Caroline T Gwathmey Memorial Trust
Historical FunderDallas, Texas · EIN 54-6191586 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$756K
Organizations funded38
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$17.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | RICHARD B BRANDT PHD CO BANK OF AM |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 26688, RICHMOND VA 232616688 |
| Phone | 8047883698 |
| Form and materials | SEE ATTACHMENT |
| Deadlines | SEE ATTACHMENT |
| Restrictions | SEE ATTACHMENT |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Health Wagon | Wise, VA | Unrestricted general | $40,000 |
| United Way of Central Virginia | Lynchburg, VA | Unrestricted general | $40,000 |
| Caritas | Richmond, VA | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Blue Sky Fund | Richmond, VA | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Sandler Center for the Performing Arts | Virginia Beach, VA | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Robinson Theatre Community Arts Center | Richmond, VA | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Partnership for the Future | Glen Allen, VA | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Autism Society of Central Virginia | Richmond, VA | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Code Va Aka Code Virginia | Richmond, VA | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | Per terms described in | $25,000 |
| Virginia Home for Boys Or Girls | Henrico, VA | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| 1708 Gallery | Richmond, VA | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| New Horizons Educational Foundation | Hampton, VA | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Feeding Southwest Virginia | Salem, VA | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Melwood Community Services | Uppr Marlboro, MD | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Elizabeth River Project | Norfolk, VA | Unrestricted general | $24,775 |
| Shalom Farms | Richmond, VA | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Friends of Hollywood Cemetery | Richmond, VA | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Better Housing Coalition | Richmond, VA | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Virginia Dental Association Foundation | Henrico, VA | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Medical Home Plus | N Chesterfld, VA | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Fenwick Foundation | Arlington, VA | Unrestricted general | $17,000 |
| Opera on the James | Lynchburg, VA | Unrestricted general | $16,500 |
| Elk Hill Farm | Goochland, VA | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Greater Richmond Fit4kids | Richmond, VA | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Casa Chirilagua | Alexanderia, VA | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| National Inventors Hall of Fame | North Canton, OH | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Venture Richmond | Richmond, VA | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Soar 365 | Richmond, VA | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Central Virginia | Richmond, VA | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Sports Backers | Richmond, VA | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Northstar Academy | Richmond, VA | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Richmond Performing Arts Alliance | Richmond, VA | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Roanoke Higher Education Center Fdn | Roanoke, VA | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| George C Marshall Foundation | Lexington, VA | Per terms described in | $10,000 |
| Lutheran Family Services of Virginia | Roanoke, VA | Unrestricted general | $8,000 |
| The Society of St Andrews Inc | Big Island, VA | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Wild Virginia Inc | Charlottesville, VA | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $756,275 | 38 |
| 2023 | $700,000 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 3, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533079349100148
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-6191586
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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