Walter Payne Foundation
Historical FunderRichmond, Virginia · EIN 01-0626611 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | WALTER PAYNE FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 85678, RICHMOND VA 232855678 |
| Phone | 8047802038 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS SHOULD INCLUDE A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT, THE GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION AND GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF INTENDED BENEFICIARIES OF THE PROJECT, AND THE FINANCIAL NEEDS OF APPLICANT FOR THE PROJECT. |
| Deadlines | REQUESTS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED BY JUNE 1. |
| Restrictions | CONTRIBUTIONS WILL ONLY BE CONSIDERED FOR CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED IN THE VIRGINIA COUNTIES OF APPOMATTOX AND PRINCE EDWARD, OR TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS BENEFITING PERSONS RESIDING, WORKING AND/OR ATTENDING SCHOOL IN THE VIRGINIA COUNTIES OF APPOMATTOX AND PRINCE EDWARD. PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO THOSE ORGANIZATIONS THAT DO NOT RECEIVE GOVERNMENT FUNDING. |
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
0% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faces Food Pantry | Farmville, VA | Support food prog for the provished | $15,000 |
| Virginia Legal Aid Society | Lynchburg, VA | Fund legal aide for the poor | $12,000 |
| Holiday Lake 4-H Educational Center | Appomattox, VA | Support natural resources educational program | $11,000 |
| Piedmont Habitat for Humanity | Farmville, VA | Fund housing projects | $10,000 |
| Appomattox County Community Park | Appomattox, VA | Park facilities | $10,000 |
| Appomattox Literacy Intervention | Spout Spring, VA | Educational | $10,000 |
| Casa of Central Virginia | Lynchburg, VA | Charity | $10,000 |
| Prospect Vol Fire Department | Farmville, VA | Upgrade protective equipment | $8,000 |
| Pamplin Vol Fire Department | Pamplin, VA | Upgrade emergency equipment | $8,000 |
| Longwood Center for the Visual Arts | Farmville, VA | Support community arts programs | $8,000 |
| Pregnancy Support Center | Farmville, VA | Support pregnancy education program | $8,000 |
| Impact Living Services | Forest, VA | Support for senior citizens | $8,000 |
| Concord Vol Fire Department | Concord, VA | Fund purchase of ppe | $7,500 |
| American Civil War Museum | Richmond, VA | Education | $5,000 |
| Courtland Park Foundation | Appomattox, VA | Charity | $5,000 |
| Appomattox Vol Fire Department | Appomattox, VA | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Prospect Historical Society | Prospect, VA | Support restoration of historical buildings | $1,500 |
The return also lists 7 grants to individuals ($58,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $199,000 | 24 |
| 2023 | $199,500 | 25 |
| 2022 | $195,000 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630139349100118
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 01-0626611
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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