Women Arts and Acres Foundation
Accepts applications
Women Arts and Acres Foundation is a private foundation in Carrollton, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.5 million in 5 grants; the typical grant was $135,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.5 million
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$135,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$34.0 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $31.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 7 | $32.8 million |
| 2025 | $1.5 million | 5 | $34.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Virginia McGee Richards PO Box 2545, Carrollton, GA 30112 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (678) 890-1101 |
| What to submit | Detailed request data and copy of IRS exemption certificate |
| Restrictions | Must be a 501(c)(3) organization or grant recipient |
What Women Arts and Acres Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $1.1 million |
| North Carolina | 2 | $260,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Center for Civic Innovation | Literary arts | $1.0 million |
| Open Space Institute | Land conservation | $150,000 |
| Blue Ridge Conservancy | Land conservation | $135,000 |
| Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina | Land conservation | $125,000 |
| Sarabande Books | Literary arts | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Virginia McGee Richards
Questions people ask
Does Women Arts and Acres Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Women Arts and Acres Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $135,000.
Who runs Women Arts and Acres Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Virginia McGee Richards (Director).
What does Women Arts and Acres Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and environment and conservation.