Williams Mullen Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Williams Mullen Foundation is a private foundation in Richmond, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $228,453 in 114 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $12,000. 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$228,453
- Number of grants114
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$275,371
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2025 was up from $227,100 the year before.
45% 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 | $213,562 | 105 | $292,222 |
| 2024 | $227,100 | 105 | $274,628 |
| 2025 | $228,453 | 114 | $275,371 |
How to apply
Williams Mullen 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 Williams Mullen Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 87 | $187,753 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $19,700 |
| New York | 3 | $6,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $3,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $2,500 |
| Illinois | 2 | $2,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $2,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach Neptune Festival | Contribution Provided | $12,000 |
| Richmond SPCA | Contribution Provided | $5,640 |
| Greater Richmond Partnership | Contribution Provided | $5,000 |
| NextUp RVA | Contribution Provided | $5,000 |
| RVA Hampton Roads Mega Region Collaborative DBA RVA757 Connects | Contribution Provided | $5,000 |
| Metropolitan Richmond Sports Backers | Contribution Provided | $4,880 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Contribution Provided | $4,830 |
| Caritas | Contribution Provided | $4,500 |
| Historic Richmond Foundation | Contribution Provided | $4,400 |
| The Richmond Forum | Contribution Provided | $4,320 |
| Maymont Foundation | Contribution Provided | $4,108 |
| Chesapeake Bay Wine Classic Foundation | Contribution Provided | $4,000 |
| Richmond Symphony | Contribution Provided | $4,000 |
| American Heart Association | Contribution Provided | $3,500 |
| Community Housing Partners Corporation | Contribution Provided | $3,500 |
| Virginia Foundation For Independent Colleges | Contribution Provided | $3,500 |
| Richmond Ballet | Contribution Provided | $3,220 |
| American Junior Golf Association | Contribution Provided | $3,000 |
| Richmond First Tee dba The First Tee of Richmond and Chesterfield | Contribution Provided | $3,000 |
| Special Olympics Virginia | Contribution Provided | $3,000 |
| Weinstein Jewish Community Center | Contribution Provided | $3,000 |
| TowneBank Foundation | Contribution Provided | $3,000 |
| Matthew Smiles Cabral Foundation | Contribution Provided | $2,580 |
| Better Housing Coalition | Contribution Provided | $2,500 |
| Bridging Virginia | Contribution Provided | $2,500 |
| Greater Raleigh Chamber Of Commerce Community Development Foun | Contribution Provided | $2,500 |
| Hampton Roads Economic Dev Alliance dba Hampton Roads Alliance | Contribution Provided | $2,500 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | Contribution Provided | $2,500 |
| North Carolina Bar Foundation | Contribution Provided | $2,500 |
| TD Club Foundation | Contribution Provided | $2,500 |
| The Southeastern Partnership II | Contribution Provided | $2,500 |
| Venture Richmond | Contribution Provided | $2,500 |
| Virginia Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program | Contribution Provided | $2,500 |
| The Community Tax Law Project | Contribution Provided | $2,400 |
| Better2Gether RVA | Contribution Provided | $2,340 |
| Communities In Schools Richmond | Contribution Provided | $2,260 |
| Virginia Museum Of Fine Arts Foundation | Contribution Provided | $2,250 |
| Little Hands Virginia | Contribution Provided | $2,190 |
| Lead Virginia | Contribution Provided | $2,155 |
| Richmond Performing Arts Alliance | Contribution Provided | $2,020 |
Officers and trustees
- John L Walker III
- Calvin W Fowler Jr
- Wyatt S Beazley IV
Questions people ask
Does Williams Mullen Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Williams Mullen Foundation give?
$228,453 in tax year 2025, across 114 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Williams Mullen Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John L Walker III (President and Director), Calvin W Fowler Jr (VP and Director) and Wyatt S Beazley IV (Treasurer and Director).
What does Williams Mullen Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.