The Richard & Caroline T. Gwathmey Memorial Trust, established by Mrs. Elizabeth Gwathmey Jeffress in 1981, honors her parents by perpetuating their interest in Virginia's history, literature, art, and architecture.
The grant program by the Gwathmey Memorial Trust supports nonprofits working in specific issue areas with two application deadlines. For the March 1 deadline, focus areas include ensuring access to basic services (food, healthcare, shelter, safety), creating a viable workforce in Virginia, and protecting the environment. For the September 1 deadline, priorities shift to providing access to arts, culture, humanities, preserving Virginia's history, and improving educational outcomes for disadvantaged individuals.