Robert Leroy Atwell And Lucy
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various causes, primarily focusing on education and community service. Its mission reflects a commitment to enhancing educational opportunities and providing general support to organizations that serve the community. The foundation supports a range of recipients, including educational institutions, community service organizations, and historical preservation efforts. Its funding primarily benefits organizations located in Virginia.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Virginia-based nonprofit with an established local presence (especially in Richmond-area education or community services) and an existing relationship or referral into the foundation's network.
Good Fit
- • Organization is located in Virginia and serves local communities (Richmond region visible in past grants).
- • Mission aligns with education, community services, or related local priorities the foundation has funded.
- • Request size fits the foundation's historical range (roughly $10K–$50K, with many awards near $10K).
- • Has a credible introduction or existing relationship with board members or past grantees.
Geography
Observed grantmaking across all three years is entirely within Virginia, indicating a tightly in-state geographic footprint.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 19 distinct grantees (similar counts in prior years) across education, community service, environment and history organizations, showing a broad set of independent recipients for a small private foundation.
New Applicants
The foundation states it funds only preselected organizations, repeat grantees dominate (17 returning recipients in the latest year) and only two new recipients appeared in 2024, so unfamiliar applicants are unlikely to enter the portfolio without introductions.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
