The Richard & Leslie Gilliam Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Richard & Leslie Gilliam Foundation is a private foundation in Charlottesville, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.1 million in 38 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $600,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.1 million
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$600,000
- Assets$50.4 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
32% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.4 million | 30 | $49.5 million |
| 2024 | $3.1 million | 38 | $50.4 million |
How to apply
The Richard & Leslie Gilliam 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 The Richard & Leslie Gilliam Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 33 | $3.0 million |
| Kentucky | 2 | $57,874 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $50,000 |
| California | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Focused Ultrasound Foundation | Help mankind | $600,000 |
| Family Crisis Support Services Inc | Help mankind | $525,000 |
| Appalachian Sustainable Development | Help mankind | $500,000 |
| Advanced Studies in Culture Foundation | Education | $350,000 |
| Virginia Foundation for Community College Education | Education | $249,640 |
| Elevate Early Education | Education | $166,667 |
| William King Museum of Art | Support the arts | $135,000 |
| Uva College at Wise | Education | $75,000 |
| Alice Lloyd College | Education | $50,000 |
| Virginia Commemorations Inc | Education | $50,000 |
| Barter Theatre | Support the arts | $40,000 |
| James Madison University | Education | $40,000 |
| American Climate Partners | Help mankind | $30,000 |
| Holston Home for Children | Help mankind | $25,000 |
| Martha Jefferson Hospital | Help mankind | $25,000 |
| Milligan University | Education | $25,000 |
| Pro-Art | Support the arts | $25,000 |
| The Napoleon Hill Foundation | Education | $25,000 |
| The Paramount Theater | Support the arts | $25,000 |
| Virginia Museum of Fine Art | Support the arts | $25,000 |
| Nourish la | Help mankind | $20,000 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ Inc | Religious | $15,000 |
| Mountain Empire Older Citizens Inc | Help mankind | $10,000 |
| The Covenant School | Education | $10,000 |
| First Baptist Church of Damascus | Religious | $10,000 |
| Here for the Girls | Help mankind | $10,000 |
| Appalachia Book Company | Education | $7,874 |
| Charlottesville Free Clinic | Help mankind | $5,000 |
| Emory & Henry College | Education | $5,000 |
| Shelter for Help in Emergency | Help mankind | $3,000 |
| Church of God of Prophecy | Religious | $2,500 |
| Harvest Child Care Ministries | Help mankind | $2,500 |
| Charlottesville Opera | Support the arts | $2,000 |
| Hospice of the Piedmont | Help mankind | $2,000 |
| Piedmont Family YMCA | Help mankind | $1,000 |
| Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry | Help mankind | $1,000 |
| East Rivanna Fire Company | Help mankind | $500 |
| Appalachian Highlands Community Dental Center | Help mankind | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard B Gilliam
- James L van Dyke
- Julia Gilliam Sterling
- Richard B Gilliam Jr
Questions people ask
Does The Richard & Leslie Gilliam Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Richard & Leslie Gilliam Foundation give?
$3.1 million in tax year 2024, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Richard & Leslie Gilliam Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard B Gilliam (President & Director), James L van Dyke (Director), Julia Gilliam Sterling (Director of Grant Making) and Richard B Gilliam Jr (Director).
What does The Richard & Leslie Gilliam Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.