Richard Wood Averill Charitable Trust aka Richard Wood Averill Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Richard Wood Averill Charitable Trust aka Richard Wood Averill Foundation is a private foundation in Winston Salem, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $236,500 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $72,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$236,500
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$72,500
- Assets$3.5 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2025 was up from $178,590 the year before.
57% 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 | $178,950 | 33 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $178,590 | 24 | $3.3 million |
| 2025 | $236,500 | 28 | $3.5 million |
How to apply
Richard Wood Averill Charitable Trust aka Richard Wood Averill Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Richard Wood Averill Charitable Trust aka Richard Wood Averill Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 15 | $129,500 |
| Virginia | 11 | $100,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| George Mason University Foundation Inc | Education | $72,500 |
| Senior Services | Civic Charities | $30,000 |
| Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Health | Medical Purposes | $25,000 |
| Winston-Salem Symphony | Civic Charities | $20,000 |
| Samaritan Ministries | Civic Charities | $15,000 |
| Trellis Supportive Care | Veterans Support | $10,000 |
| Fairfax United Methodist Church | Civic Charities | $10,000 |
| Alexandria Police Youth Camp | Civic Charities | $5,000 |
| TYDE YMCA Swim Team | Civic Charities | $5,000 |
| Philanthropy Roundtable | Contribution to Charitible Foundation | $5,000 |
| Rotary Benevolent Fund WSFDN | Civic Charities | $5,000 |
| Red Shield Youth Center Salvation Army of W-S | Civic Charities | $3,500 |
| Salemtowne | Helping Elderly | $3,500 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Piednmont Triad | Support families with sick children | $2,500 |
| Willow Springs Elementary PTA | Education | $2,500 |
| Inova Health Foundatio | Healthcare | $2,500 |
| The Children's Inn at NIH | Civic Charities | $2,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of NWNC | Civic Charities | $2,000 |
| UNCSA Foundation | Education | $2,000 |
| Crossnore Communities for Children | Education | $2,000 |
| Winston-Salem Street School | Education | $2,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Civic Charities | $2,000 |
| Ellie's Hats | Children with Cancer | $1,500 |
| We See You Foundation | Distressed Persons | $1,500 |
| Patriot Academy | Civic Charities | $1,500 |
| Elaine Thompson Elementary School | Education | $1,000 |
| Sycolin Creek Elementary School | Education | $1,000 |
| Goshen Post Elementary | Education | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lawrence H Averill
- Elizabeth A Tacik
- Kathleen McKay
- Eric J Tacik
Questions people ask
Does Richard Wood Averill Charitable Trust aka Richard Wood Averill Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Richard Wood Averill Charitable Trust aka Richard Wood Averill Foundation give?
$236,500 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Richard Wood Averill Charitable Trust aka Richard Wood Averill Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lawrence H Averill (PresidentTrustee), Elizabeth A Tacik (TreasurerTrustee), Kathleen McKay (Trustee) and Eric J Tacik (Trustee).
What does Richard Wood Averill Charitable Trust aka Richard Wood Averill Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, education and faith communities.