Retail Merchants Foundation- | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 54-1824054
Foundation Overview
Based in Lynchburg, VA, Retail Merchants Foundation- has awarded 105 grants totaling $464,530 to organizations in Virginia, North Carolina and 1 other state across the US. Individual grants range from $25 to $150,000, with a median award of $250.
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New Applicant Friendliness
2 total grants. Insufficient data for reliable pattern analysis. Foundation may be highly selective or recently established.
Geographic Focus
98% of all grants are concentrated in Virginia, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Virginia, funding concentrates in Lynchburg (74%), Forest (9%), Bedford (7%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 99% decrease over 6 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (40%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Retail Merchants Foundation-'s funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Virginia Business Coalition | $2,148 | Lynchburg, VA, US | To Provide Grants | 2022 |
| Central Virginia Business Coalition | $2,148 | Lynchburg, VA, US | To Provide Grants | 2022 |
| Braley & Thompson | $200 | Forest, VA, US | To Help With Recruiting Expenses | 2021 |
| Alzheimers Association | $250 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Operating Expenses | 2020 |
| Bedford Boy Tribute Center | $250 | Bedford, VA, US | Operating Expenses | 2020 |
| Bedford County Public Schools | $250 | Bedford, VA, US | Gold Level Sponsorship, Teacher Of The Year | 2020 |
| Bedford Ride | $200 | Bedford, VA, US | Operating Expenses | 2020 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | $200 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Operating Expenses | 2020 |
| Brook Retirement Center For Horse | $200 | Forest, VA, US | Provide Sponsorship And Supplies For At-risk Youth | 2020 |
| Butterfly Field Farm Inc | $200 | Bedford, VA, US | Operating Expenses | 2020 |
| Casa Of Central Va Inc | $100 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Marketing And Recruitment To Reach Additional Volunteers To Work With Abused And Neglected Children In The 24th Judicial Court System | 2020 |
| Central Virginia Business Coalition | $88,996 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Investments To Provide Grants | 2020 |
| Chestnut Hill Baptist Church | $250 | Lynchburg, VA, US | 5-way Matching Funds For Grant Form The Bgav, To Provide Help With Food And Medicine For Those That Lost Jobs Due To Covid | 2020 |
| Come To The Altar Ministries | $200 | Forest, VA, US | Operating Expenses | 2020 |
| Connect Networking Group | $200 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Operating Expenses | 2020 |
| Freedom 424 | $200 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Operating Expenses | 2020 |
| Harmony Day Support | $250 | Forest, VA, US | Operating Expenses | 2020 |
| Impact Living Services | $250 | Forest, VA, US | Operating Expenses | 2020 |
| Iron Lives | $300 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Community Giving Fair | 2020 |
| Lynchburg Daily Bread | $250 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Operating Expenses | 2020 |
| Meals On Wheels | $250 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Subsidize Meals From Clients Unable To Pay | 2020 |
| New Vistas School | $200 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Scholarship Fund | 2020 |
| One Forest School | $200 | Huddleston, VA, US | Operating Expenses | 2020 |
| Patrick Henrys Red Hill | $200 | Brookneal, VA, US | Operating Expenses | 2020 |
| Providence Veterans Farm | $200 | Concord, VA, US | Operating Expenses | 2020 |
| Safe Surfin Foundation | $250 | Floyd, VA, US | Operating Expenses | 2020 |
| Sports Outreach Institute | $250 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Operating Expenses | 2020 |
| The Bower Center Of The Arts | $250 | Bedford, VA, US | Non-profit Of The Year, Program Expenses | 2020 |
| The Salvation Army | $250 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Operating Expenses | 2020 |
| The Transformational Fellowship | $200 | Forest, VA, US | Operating Expenses | 2020 |
| The Up Foundation | $250 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Operating Expenses | 2020 |
| The We Recover Group | $200 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Operating Expenses | 2020 |
| Alzheimers Association | $250 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Operational Expenses | 2018 |
| Amherst County Museum | $450 | Amherst, VA, US | Building Repair To Preserve Areas Of Museum | 2018 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Central Va | $600 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Operational Expenses/sponsor Of Dancing With The Stars Fundraiser | 2018 |
| Brookville High School | $200 | Lynchburg, VA, US | After Graduation Party | 2018 |
| Interfaith Outreach Association | $250 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Operational Expenses | 2018 |
| Lynchburg Daily Bread | $300 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Food For Outreach Program | 2018 |
| Meals On Wheels | $300 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Food For Citizens Needing Assistance | 2018 |
| Miller Home Of Lynchburg | $300 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Operational Expenses | 2018 |
| Society Of St Andrew | $300 | Big Island, VA, US | Operational Expenses | 2018 |
| The Salvation Army | $500 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Food | 2018 |
| United Way Of Central Virginia | $400 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Backpack Program/food | 2018 |
| The Up Foundation | $250 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Operational Expenses | 2018 |
| Rise Against Hunger | $500 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Food | 2018 |
| Woodmenlife | $250 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Amherst Disaster Relief Fund | 2018 |
| Bedford Rides | $500 | Bedford, VA, US | Operational Expenses | 2018 |
| Adult Care Center Of Central Va | $300 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Operational Expenses | 2018 |
| American Foundation For Suicide Prevention | $250 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Operational Expenses | 2018 |
| Chestnut Hill Baptist Church | $500 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Community Outreach/hunger Relief | 2018 |
| Central Virginia Shrine Clowns | $250 | Forest, VA, US | Shriners Hospitals Ortho And Burn Treatment | 2018 |
| Forest Volunteer Fire Department | $50 | Forest, VA, US | In Memory Of June Eggleston-staff Persons Grandmother | 2018 |
| Casa Of Central Va Inc | $500 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Increase Marketing And Recruitment To Reach Additional Volunteers To Work With Abused And Neglected Children In The 24th Judicial Court System/sponsorship Of Gno | 2017 |
| E C Glass High School | $100 | Lynchburg, VA, US | After Graduation Party | 2017 |
| Fbi National Academy Associates | $200 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Sponsorship For Training Program | 2017 |
| Interfaith Outreach Association | $250 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Seeds Of Hope Fundraiser | 2017 |
| Lynchburg Daily Bread | $500 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Provide Meals For Underpriviledged | 2017 |
| Meals On Wheels | $580 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Provide Food For Homebound | 2017 |
| Miller Home Of Lynchburg | $250 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Operating Expenses | 2017 |
| Miriam's House | $250 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Operating Expenses | 2017 |
| The Gateway House | $250 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Operating Expenses | 2017 |
| Brookville High School | $200 | Lynchburg, VA, US | After Graduation Party | 2017 |
| Libery University Dept Of Sport Management | $200 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Scholarship Fund | 2017 |
| Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra | $200 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Operating Expenses | 2017 |
| United Way Of Central Virginia | $750 | Lynchburg, VA, US | To Provide Books For "read For The Record"/operating Expenses/ticket Sponsorship For Red Carpet Gala Fundraiser | 2017 |
| Gleaning For The World | $200 | Concord, VA, US | Disaster Relief | 2017 |
| Lynchburg Baptist Association | $500 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Red Truck Food Ministry Providing Fresh Fruits, Vegetables And Meats In Known Food Deserts In Lynchburg | 2017 |
| Samaritans Purse | $50 | Boone, NC, US | Operation Christmas Child | 2017 |
| Society Of St Andrew | $250 | Big Island, VA, US | Operating Expenses | 2017 |
| Opera On The James | $250 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Operating Expenses | 2017 |
| The Salvation Army | $500 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Providing Meals For Needy Citizens | 2017 |
| Amherst County Museum | $100 | Amherst, VA, US | Renovations | 2017 |
| Alzheimers Association | $100 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Sponsor Strawberry Shortcake Fundraiser At The Oaks Of Lynchburg | 2017 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Central Va | $200 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Lane Sponsor Bowl For Kids Sake | 2017 |
| Peakland Methodist Church | $75 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Memorial Donation For Betty Pearson | 2017 |
| Emmanuel United Methodist Church | $75 | Amherst, VA, US | Memorial For Haney Mottley | 2017 |
| Crafts United Methodist Church | $500 | Glade Hill, VA, US | Building Repair & Maintenance In Memory Of Sunie & Lax Mitchell | 2017 |
| Amazement Square | $1,250 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Support Of The Sponsored Organizational Memberships For Foster Children's Supervised (by Dss) Visits | 2016 |
| Bedford Christian Ministries | $25 | Bedford, VA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Brookhill Farms | $20,825 | Forest, VA, US | Provide Sponsorship And Supplies For At-risk Youth/sponsorship Fundraising Dinner | 2016 |
| Casa Of Central Va Inc | $1,800 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Increase Marketing And Recruitment To Reach Additional Volunteers To Work With Abused And Neglected Children In The 24th Judicial Court System/sponsorship Of Gno | 2016 |
| Churches For Urban Ministry | $50 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Fundraiser Luncheon | 2016 |
| E C Glass High School | $2,200 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Student Scholarship/app 2016 Sponsorship | 2016 |
| Fbi National Academy Associates | $200 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Sponsorship For Training Program | 2016 |
| Heritage High School | $2,100 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Student Scholarship | 2016 |
| Human Kind | $1,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Provide Health Snacks For Little Wings Preschool (an Estimated $7,000 Annual Expense). Students Are Provided A Healthy Breakfast Each Day And Snacks Throughout The Day, With An Emphasis On Nutritionally Sound Choices. | 2016 |
| Interfaith Outreach Association | $3,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Support Of The Emergency Assistance Program For Needy People. This Program Prevents Homelessness By Offering Financial Aid To People Who Have Received Eviction, Utility Cutoff Notices As Well As Those Who Need Assistance With 1st Month's Rent, Security Deposits, Food, Toiletries, Cleaning Supplies, And Furniture. | 2016 |
| Lynchburg City Schools Education Foundation Inc | $500 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Educational Grants For Innovative Teaching/learning | 2016 |
| Lynchburg Daily Bread | $2,500 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Support Expansion Of Outreach Delivery To Underserved Areas. Previous 2 Pilot Programs Were Very Successful And Were Begun As A Direct Result Of The Foundation's Support.previous Pilot Program Has Been Very Successful | 2016 |
| Meals On Wheels | $3,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Provide 850 Meals For People Who, Without Us, May Not Have Anything At All. Meals On Wheels Receives No Government Support, And Relies Heavily On The Support Of Businesses And Individuals. | 2016 |
| Mental Health America Of Central Va | $3,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Due To A Significant Cut In Funding From United Way, These Funds Are Desperately Needed To Pay A Portion Of Staff Salaries, Purchase Supplies, And Offset Expenses Directly Related To The Provision Of Services To The Residents Of Central Va. A Denial Of The Proposal Will Have Yet Another Direct, Negative Impact On Our Ability To Provide Services That Are Vital To The Mental Health Of So Many Individuals. | 2016 |
| Miller Home Of Lynchburg | $2,500 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Funds Will Be Used To Fund Educational Opportunities For The Girls, As Well As Provide School Supplies And Personal Hygiene Items. We Also Need To Recertify One Instructor, Required By The State Due To Behavioral Issues That Some Of The Children May Have (test $400; Travel And 1 Night's Lodging To Richmond $300). | 2016 |
| Miriam's House | $1,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Funds Needed To Purchase Presentation Materials In Order To Conduct Workshops For Homeless Families On Money Management, Successful Job Searching, Time Management, Conflict Resolution, Parenting, Accessing Health Care, Nutrition And A Variety Of Other Topics. | 2016 |
| New Vista's School | $1,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Purchase Of A Smartboard For Children Identified With Ld, Ad/hd, And (high Functioning Children Diagnosed With) Autism Spectrum Disorder. | 2016 |
| Step With Links | $6,235 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Mentoring Program For Minority Students In The City Of Lynchburg That Show Potential For High Achievement/provide Program Expenses For At-risk Children Who Have Shown Leadership Skills In 5th And 6th Grades | 2016 |
| The Gateway House | $2,400 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Funds Will Provide Regular, Structured, Group Classes In Anger Management, Life Skills, Budgeting Financial Literacy, Employment Skills And Relapse Prevention. Purchase Course Materials, Provide Copies Of Worksheets For Clients, Provide Snacks For Participants And Pay Instructors A Small Stipend. Funds Will Also Provide The Resources To Oversee The New Internship Program Contracted With Liberty University To Provide. Graduate Students In The Counseling And Substance Abuse Education Tracks At Lu Will Conduct Group Sessions And Work One-on-one With Clients Performing Case Management And Substance Abuse Counseling, Providing Much Needed Support As They Begin To Use The New Skills They Learn In The Classes Put On.replaced 4 Commercial Vacuum Cleaners (2 On Each Floor) | 2016 |
| Ymca Of Central Va | $2,400 | Lynchburg, VA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Ywca Of Central Va | $2,200 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Purchase Of Equipment For Their Domestic Violence Shelter. In Desperate Need Of 2 Clothes Dryers, As Well As Replacing One Of The Residential Security Cameras That Has Gone Bad/sponsorship-design House 2016 | 2016 |
| Smart Beginnings Of Central Va | $2,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Sbcv Seeks Funds To Support A School-based Program Called Excell, Which Includes Classroom Support, Family Engagement And Education, Monthly Professional Development And Educational Materials. The Program Will Be Implemented In All Five Public Preschool Classrooms In Amherst County, Serving 95 Children And Ten Educators. | 2016 |
| The Up Foundation | $2,500 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Provide Comprehensive Recovery Support Services For 1 Individual For One Year, Specifically To Address The Basis Human Needs Of The Young People Being Served. No Funds Will Be Used For Administrative Costs Or Purchase Of Materials Not Directly Related To Those Needs. | 2016 |
| Hunton Randolph Community Center | $20,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Provide Supplies To Refurbish Building For After School Activities And Mentoring. | 2016 |
| Academy Center For The Arts | $150,000 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Historic Renovation | 2016 |
| Lynchburg Grows | $5,204 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Greenhouse To Be Used To Supply Foods To Community Organizations. | 2016 |
| South Newton Township Vfd #49 | $50 | Walnut Bottom, PA, US | Memorial Gift In Memory Of Volunteer's Father | 2016 |
| Greater Lynchburg Community Trust | $112,119 | Lynchburg, VA, US | Release Ec Glass/heritage Account | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 54-1824054 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 147 MILL RIDGE RD 209 Lynchburg, VA 24502-4341 |
Key People (7)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Retail Merchants Foundation-'s grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | David M Somers |
|---|---|
| Vice President | Danny Givens |
| Treasurer | Marc A Schewel |
| Director | Rayner V Snead Jr |
| Director | W Bradley Weaver |
Forms 990-PF
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