RETAIL MERCHANTS FOUNDATION-
https://N/ATotal Given 2016–2022
$462K
104 grants · $66K avg/year
based on 7 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$250
typical micro grants · $200–$750
grant size
25%
balanced · 19/75 multi-year
repeat
$2K
Assets · 2021
75
Distinct recipients
About
THIS FOUNDATION TERMINATED EFFECTIVE 12/31/22.
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Phone
4345281732
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $351K | $103K | $17K | 28 |
| 2017 | $7K | $98K | $60K | 25 |
| 2018 | $7K | $88K | $9K | 20 |
| 2020 | $95K | $2K | $4K | 29 |
| 2021 | $200 | $2K | $0 | 1 |
| 2022 | $2K | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 104 grants on record
Minimum
$25
25th Pctl
$200
Median
$250
Average
$4K
75th Pctl
$750
Maximum
$150K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| DAVID M SOMERS | PRESIDENT | — |
| HEATHER H ALTO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | — |
| MIKE BRADFORD | DIRECTOR | — |
| W BRADLEY WEAVER | DIRECTOR | — |
| RAYNER V SNEAD JR | DIRECTOR | — |
| MARC A SCHEWEL | TREASURER | — |
| DANNY GIVENS | VICE PRESIDENT | — |
| DIANA HOBSON | DIRECTOR | — |
| DEBBIE MONTGOMERY | CORPORATE SECRETARY | — |
| ALLISON SZUBA | DIRECTOR | — |
| S DANNY GIVENS | VICE PRESIDENT | — |
| GENE D GALLAGHER | PRESIDENT | — |
| CHARLES W HAMMER | VICE PRESIDENT | — |
Grants Awarded (104 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACADEMY CENTER FOR THE ARTS | LYNCHBURG, VA | $150,000 | HISTORIC RENOVATION | 2016 |
| GREATER LYNCHBURG COMMUNITY TRUST | LYNCHBURG, VA | $112,119 | RELEASE EC GLASS/HERITAGE ACCOUNT | 2016 |
| CENTRAL VIRGINIA BUSINESS COALITION | LYNCHBURG, VA | $88,996 | INVESTMENTS TO PROVIDE GRANTS | 2020 |
| BROOKHILL FARMS | FOREST, VA | $20,825 | PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP AND SUPPLIES FOR AT-RISK YOUTH/SPONSORSHIP FUNDRAISING DINNER | 2016 |
| HUNTON RANDOLPH COMMUNITY CENTER | LYNCHBURG, VA | $20,000 | PROVIDE SUPPLIES TO REFURBISH BUILDING FOR AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AND MENTORING. | 2016 |
| STEP WITH LINKS | LYNCHBURG, VA | $6,235 | MENTORING PROGRAM FOR MINORITY STUDENTS IN THE CITY OF LYNCHBURG THAT SHOW POTENTIAL FOR HIGH ACHIEVEMENT/PROVIDE... | 2016 |
| LYNCHBURG GROWS | LYNCHBURG, VA | $5,204 | GREENHOUSE TO BE USED TO SUPPLY FOODS TO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. | 2016 |
| INTERFAITH OUTREACH ASSOCIATION | LYNCHBURG, VA | $3,000 | SUPPORT OF THE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR NEEDY PEOPLE. THIS PROGRAM PREVENTS HOMELESSNESS BY OFFERING... | 2016 |
| MEALS ON WHEELS | LYNCHBURG, VA | $3,000 | PROVIDE 850 MEALS FOR PEOPLE WHO, WITHOUT US, MAY NOT HAVE ANYTHING AT ALL. MEALS ON WHEELS RECEIVES NO GOVERNMENT... | 2016 |
| MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA OF CENTRAL VA | LYNCHBURG, VA | $3,000 | DUE TO A SIGNIFICANT CUT IN FUNDING FROM UNITED WAY, THESE FUNDS ARE DESPERATELY NEEDED TO PAY A PORTION OF STAFF... | 2016 |
| THE UP FOUNDATION | LYNCHBURG, VA | $2,500 | PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICES FOR 1 INDIVIDUAL FOR ONE YEAR, SPECIFICALLY TO ADDRESS THE BASIS... | 2016 |
| MILLER HOME OF LYNCHBURG | LYNCHBURG, VA | $2,500 | FUNDS WILL BE USED TO FUND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE GIRLS, AS WELL AS PROVIDE SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND PERSONAL... | 2016 |
| LYNCHBURG DAILY BREAD | LYNCHBURG, VA | $2,500 | SUPPORT EXPANSION OF OUTREACH DELIVERY TO UNDERSERVED AREAS. PREVIOUS 2 PILOT PROGRAMS WERE VERY SUCCESSFUL AND WERE... | 2016 |
| YMCA OF CENTRAL VA | LYNCHBURG, VA | $2,400 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2016 |
| THE GATEWAY HOUSE | LYNCHBURG, VA | $2,400 | FUNDS WILL PROVIDE REGULAR, STRUCTURED, GROUP CLASSES IN ANGER MANAGEMENT, LIFE SKILLS, BUDGETING FINANCIAL... | 2016 |
| YWCA OF CENTRAL VA | LYNCHBURG, VA | $2,200 | PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT FOR THEIR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER. IN DESPERATE NEED OF 2 CLOTHES DRYERS, AS WELL AS... | 2016 |
| E C GLASS HIGH SCHOOL | LYNCHBURG, VA | $2,200 | STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP/APP 2016 SPONSORSHIP | 2016 |
| CENTRAL VIRGINIA BUSINESS COALITION | LYNCHBURG, VA | $2,148 | TO PROVIDE GRANTS | 2022 |
| HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL | LYNCHBURG, VA | $2,100 | STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP | 2016 |
| SMART BEGINNINGS OF CENTRAL VA | LYNCHBURG, VA | $2,000 | SBCV SEEKS FUNDS TO SUPPORT A SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAM CALLED EXCELL, WHICH INCLUDES CLASSROOM SUPPORT, FAMILY... | 2016 |
| CASA OF CENTRAL VA INC | LYNCHBURG, VA | $1,800 | INCREASE MARKETING AND RECRUITMENT TO REACH ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEERS TO WORK WITH ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN IN THE... | 2016 |
| AMAZEMENT SQUARE | LYNCHBURG, VA | $1,250 | SUPPORT OF THE SPONSORED ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIPS FOR FOSTER CHILDREN'S SUPERVISED (BY DSS) VISITS | 2016 |
| HUMAN KIND | LYNCHBURG, VA | $1,000 | PROVIDE HEALTH SNACKS FOR LITTLE WINGS PRESCHOOL (AN ESTIMATED $7,000 ANNUAL EXPENSE). STUDENTS ARE PROVIDED A... | 2016 |
| MIRIAM'S HOUSE | LYNCHBURG, VA | $1,000 | FUNDS NEEDED TO PURCHASE PRESENTATION MATERIALS IN ORDER TO CONDUCT WORKSHOPS FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES ON MONEY... | 2016 |
| NEW VISTA'S SCHOOL | LYNCHBURG, VA | $1,000 | PURCHASE OF A SMARTBOARD FOR CHILDREN IDENTIFIED WITH LD, AD/HD, AND (HIGH FUNCTIONING CHILDREN DIAGNOSED WITH)... | 2016 |