Robert Leroy Atwell and Lucy Williams Atwell Foundation
Invitation OnlyRichmond, Virginia · EIN 46-2951018 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$282K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$5.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $15,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampden Sydney College | Hampden Sydney, VA | Education | $50,000 |
| Virginia Athletics Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Friends of Bellemeade Park | Richmond, VA | General | $20,000 |
| Elijah House Academy | Richmond, VA | Education | $15,000 |
| Higher Achievement Richmond | Richmond, VA | Education | $15,000 |
| The Read Center | Richmond, VA | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Anna Julia Cooper Episcopal School | Richmond, VA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Caritas | Richmond, VA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Cristo Rey Richmond | Richmond, VA | Education | $10,000 |
| Partnership for the Future | Glen Allen, VA | Education | $10,000 |
| Peter Paul Development Center | Richmond, VA | Education | $10,000 |
| Sacred Heart Center | Richmond, VA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Sportsbackers | Richmond, VA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| St John's Church Foundation | Richmond, VA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| St Andrew's School | Richmond, VA | Education | $10,000 |
| Mcshin Foundation | Richmond, VA | Education | $10,000 |
| St James's Children's Center | Richmond, VA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Capital Trees | Richmond, VA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Richmond Christmas Mother Fund | Richmond, VA | General purpose | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $282,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $252,000 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202501339349100135
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-2951018
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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