Richard Wood Averill Charitable Trust aka Richard Wood Averill Foundation
Invitation OnlyWinston Salem, North Carolina · EIN 33-6343459 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$236K
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$3.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
46% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason University Foundation Inc | Fairfax, VA | Education | $72,500 |
| Senior Services | Winston Salem, NC | Civic Charities | $30,000 |
| Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Health | Winston Salem, NC | Medical Purposes | $25,000 |
| Winston-Salem Symphony | Winston Salem, NC | Civic Charities | $20,000 |
| Samaritan Ministries | Winston Salem, NC | Civic Charities | $15,000 |
| Trellis Supportive Care | Winston Salem, NC | Veterans Support | $10,000 |
| Fairfax United Methodist Church | Fairfax, VA | Civic Charities | $10,000 |
| Alexandria Police Youth Camp | Kilmarnock, VA | Civic Charities | $5,000 |
| TYDE YMCA Swim Team | Winston Salem, NC | Civic Charities | $5,000 |
| Philanthropy Roundtable | Washington, DC | Contribution to Charitible Foundation | $5,000 |
| Rotary Benevolent Fund WSFDN | Winston Salem, NC | Civic Charities | $5,000 |
| Red Shield Youth Center Salvation Army of W-S | Winston Salem, NC | Civic Charities | $3,500 |
| Salemtowne | Winston Salem, NC | Helping Elderly | $3,500 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Piednmont Triad | Winston Salem, NC | Support families with sick children | $2,500 |
| Willow Springs Elementary PTA | Fairfax, VA | Education | $2,500 |
| Inova Health Foundatio | Fairfax, VA | Healthcare | $2,500 |
| The Children's Inn at NIH | Bethesda, MD | Civic Charities | $2,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of NWNC | Winston Salem, NC | Civic Charities | $2,000 |
| UNCSA Foundation | Winston Salem, NC | Education | $2,000 |
| Crossnore Communities for Children | Winston Salem, NC | Education | $2,000 |
| Winston-Salem Street School | Winston Salem, NC | Education | $2,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Civic Charities | $2,000 |
| Ellie's Hats | Chantilly, VA | Children with Cancer | $1,500 |
| We See You Foundation | Arlington, VA | Distressed Persons | $1,500 |
| Patriot Academy | Fairfax, VA | Civic Charities | $1,500 |
| Elaine Thompson Elementary School | Sterling, VA | Education | $1,000 |
| Sycolin Creek Elementary School | Leesburg, VA | Education | $1,000 |
| Goshen Post Elementary | Aldie, VA | Education | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $236,500 | 28 |
| 2024 | $178,590 | 24 |
| 2023 | $178,950 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 31, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600909349100420
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 33-6343459
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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