The Richard and Leslie Gilliam Foundation
Invitation OnlyCharlottesville, Virginia · EIN 20-3691921 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3.1M
Organizations funded38
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$50.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $50,000.
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
13% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focused Ultrasound Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | Help mankind | $600,000 |
| Family Crisis Support Services Inc | Norton, VA | Help mankind | $525,000 |
| Appalachian Sustainable Development | Bristol, VA | Help mankind | $500,000 |
| Advanced Studies in Culture Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | Education | $350,000 |
| Virginia Foundation for Community College Education | Richmond, VA | Education | $249,640 |
| Elevate Early Education | Virginia Beach, VA | Education | $166,667 |
| William King Museum of Art | Abingdon, VA | Support the arts | $135,000 |
| Uva College at Wise | Wise, VA | Education | $75,000 |
| Alice Lloyd College | Pippa Passes, KY | Education | $50,000 |
| Virginia Commemorations Inc | Richmond, VA | Education | $50,000 |
| Barter Theatre | Abingdon, VA | Support the arts | $40,000 |
| James Madison University | Harrisonburg, VA | Education | $40,000 |
| American Climate Partners | Orange, VA | Help mankind | $30,000 |
| Holston Home for Children | Greeneville, TN | Help mankind | $25,000 |
| Martha Jefferson Hospital | Charlottesville, VA | Help mankind | $25,000 |
| Milligan University | Milligan, TN | Education | $25,000 |
| Pro-Art | Wise, VA | Support the arts | $25,000 |
| The Napoleon Hill Foundation | Wise, VA | Education | $25,000 |
| The Paramount Theater | Charlottesville, VA | Support the arts | $25,000 |
| Virginia Museum of Fine Art | Richmond, VA | Support the arts | $25,000 |
| Nourish LA | Los Angeles, CA | Help mankind | $20,000 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ Inc | Charlottesville, VA | Religious | $15,000 |
| Mountain Empire Older Citizens Inc | Big Stone Gap, VA | Help mankind | $10,000 |
| The Covenant School | Charlottesville, VA | Education | $10,000 |
| First Baptist Church of Damascus | Damascus, VA | Religious | $10,000 |
| Here for the Girls | Williamsburg, VA | Help mankind | $10,000 |
| Appalachia Book Company | Lowmansville, KY | Education | $7,874 |
| Charlottesville Free Clinic | Charlottesville, VA | Help mankind | $5,000 |
| Emory & Henry College | Emory, VA | Education | $5,000 |
| Shelter for Help in Emergency | Charlottesville, VA | Help mankind | $3,000 |
| Church of God of Prophecy | Jonesville, VA | Religious | $2,500 |
| Harvest Child Care Ministries | Duffield, VA | Help mankind | $2,500 |
| Charlottesville Opera | Charlottesville, VA | Support the arts | $2,000 |
| Hospice of the Piedmont | Charlottesville, VA | Help mankind | $2,000 |
| Piedmont Family YMCA | Charlottesville, VA | Help mankind | $1,000 |
| Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry | Charlottesville, VA | Help mankind | $1,000 |
| East Rivanna Fire Company | Keswick, VA | Help mankind | $500 |
| Appalachian Highlands Community Dental Center | Abingdon, VA | Help mankind | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,094,181 | 38 |
| 2023 | $1,443,640 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533179349101448
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3691921
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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