THE RICHARD & LESLIE GILLIAM FOUNDATION
Annual Giving
$3.1M+114% YoY
Grants
38
Median Grant
$25K
Organizations Funded
28
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Foundation Overview
Mission
The Gilliam Family Foundation has been providing funding for social initiatives in Southwest Virginia and Eastern Kentucky since 2010. The foundation focuses on education, health and wellness, environmental stewardship, economic development, community development, and the arts to help build and enrich local communities in the region where the Gilliam family has deep roots.
Focus Areas
Funded Initiatives
Six funding areas: The Arts, Health and Wellness, Environmental Stewardship, Economic Development, Community Development, and Education. Emphasis on programs supporting development and care of children and young adults, current and former military members, and veteran groups.
How to Apply
All prospective grantees must have 501(c)(3) status. Applications accepted year-round with decisions made in November and disbursements in December. Application process begins by completing contact form, then foundation emails further directions. Must provide organization profile including mission statement and detailed description of charitable purposes and fund usage.
Does Not Fund
Geographic restriction: Only funds organizations in Southwest Virginia and Eastern Kentucky regions.
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$3.1M
Grants
38
Median
$25K
States
4
$1.4M
Grants
30
Median
$25K
States
4
$2.3M
Grants
31
Median
$20K
States
4
Grant Size Distribution
$25K
Typical Grant (Median)
$500
Smallest
$5K
25th Pctile
$48K
75th Pctile
$600K
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $5K and $48K.
Largest Recent Grants
$600K
2024
FOCUSED ULTRASOUND FOUNDATION
VA · HELP MANKIND
$525K
2024
FAMILY CRISIS SUPPORT SERVICES INC
VA · HELP MANKIND
$500K
2024
APPALACHIAN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
VA · HELP MANKIND
$350K
2024
ADVANCED STUDIES IN CULTURE FOUNDATION
VA · EDUCATION
$250K
2024
VIRGINIA FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGE EDUCATION
VA · EDUCATION
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.