Walter Payne Foundation
Accepts applications
Walter Payne Foundation is a private foundation in Richmond, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $199,000 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $8,000 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$199,000
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$8,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$5.5 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was down from $199,500 the year before.
17% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $195,000 | 23 | $3.9 million |
| 2023 | $199,500 | 25 | $5.0 million |
| 2024 | $199,000 | 24 | $5.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Walter Payne Foundation PO Box 85678, Richmond, VA 23285-5678 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (804) 780-2038 |
| What to submit | 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. |
What Walter Payne Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 24 | $199,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Faces Food Pantry | Support food prog for the provished | $15,000 |
| Lynchburg Daily Bread | Support food ministry for the hungry | $13,000 |
| Virginia Legal Aid Society | Fund legal aide for the poor | $12,000 |
| Wolfbane Productions | Support educational project | $12,000 |
| Holiday Lake 4-H Educational Center | Support natural resources educational program | $11,000 |
| Piedmont Habitat for Humanity | Fund housing projects | $10,000 |
| Appomattox County Community Park | Park facilities | $10,000 |
| Appomattox Literacy Intervention | Educational | $10,000 |
| Casa of Central Virginia | Charity | $10,000 |
| Virginia Children's Book Festival | Education | $10,000 |
| Prospect Vol Fire Department | Upgrade protective equipment | $8,000 |
| Pamplin Vol Fire Department | Upgrade emergency equipment | $8,000 |
| Longwood Center for the Visual Arts | Support community arts programs | $8,000 |
| Pregnancy Support Center | Support pregnancy education program | $8,000 |
| Humankind | Support child abuse prevention | $8,000 |
| Impact Living Services | Support for senior citizens | $8,000 |
| Concord Vol Fire Department | Fund purchase of ppe | $7,500 |
| Pamplin Area Legacy Supporters | Support | $6,000 |
| Darlington Heights Vol Fire de | Fund bldg impr and ppe | $5,000 |
| American Civil War Museum | Education | $5,000 |
| Courtland Park Foundation | Charity | $5,000 |
| Appomattox Vol Fire Department | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Missionary Food Bank | Support food bank | $4,000 |
| Prospect Historical Society | Support restoration of historical buildings | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- James E Crawley
- Michael Crawley
Questions people ask
Does Walter Payne Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Requests should be submitted by june 1..
How much does Walter Payne Foundation give?
$199,000 in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $8,000.
Who runs Walter Payne Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James E Crawley (President) and Michael Crawley (Vice President).
What does Walter Payne Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, food and hunger and youth programs.