Richmond: Community & Culture
Community life in Richmond is shaped by 9 libraries, 294 congregations, and 73 cultural organizations.
- 1.3 congregations per 1,000 residents (vs Virginia 0.7/1K).
- 3.2 cultural orgs per 10K residents (vs Virginia 1.4/10K).
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | The Main Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 101 East Franklin Street |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (804) 646-4256 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 23219 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2236 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 9 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
Organizations (20)
AMERICAN LEGION
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF VIRGINIA
RICHMOND RANDOLPH MASONIC LODGE 19
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES AUXILIARY DEPARTMENT
EAGLES WING MISSION FOR AFRICA INC
VIRGINIA MASONIC YOUTH FOUNDATION
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
DISTRICT GRAND LODGE 15 GRAND UNITED ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS INC
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
VFW OF THE UNITED STATES AUXILIARY DEPARTMENT OF VIRGINIA
BLACKSBURG AMERICAN LEGION AUX 182
ROTARY CLUB OF CHURCH HILL RICHMOND
AMERICAN LEGION
KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL INC KIWANIS CLUB OF RICHMOND VA INC
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
ROTARY YOUTH ACTIVITIES INCORPORATED
MASONIC HOME OF VIRGINIA
SANDSTON LODGE NO 1937 LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE
LAKESIDE LODGE 1714 LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE
| Churches · Total count | 294 |
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Sources: IRS Exempt Organizations · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
Listings (20)
Bellwood
Bellwood (Boundary Increase)
Bon Air Historic District
Falling Creek Ironworks Archeological Site
Falling Creek UDC Jefferson Davis Highway Marker
Proctor Creek, Jefferson David Highway Marker
Richmond National Battlefield Park
Ruffin, Edmund, Plantation
Beth Elon
Brook Road Marker, Jefferson Davis Highway
Clarke-Palmore House
Druin-Horner House
Edge Hill
Emek Sholom Holocaust Memorial Cemetery
Flood Marker of 1771
Fort Harrison National Cemetery
James River and Kanawha Canal Historic District
James River Steam Brewery Cellars
Malvern Hill (Additional Documentation)
Mankin Mansion
| Arts Organizations · Total count | 21 |
|---|---|
| Cultural Orgs · Total count | 73 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword · IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
Organizations (14)
UNITED WAY OF GREATER RICHMOND
ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION INC
GOODWILL OF CENTRAL AND COASTAL VIRGINIA INC
YWCA RICHMOND
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF RICHMOND VIRGINIA
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF METRO RICHMOND
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL INC
FEDERATION OF VIRGINIA FOOD BANKS
THE 24-HOUR CHILDRENS FOSTER CARE CENTER
HENRICO HUMANE SOCIETY INC
GOODWILL SERVICES INC
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA
MASSIVE TO MINI ANIMAL RESCUE
VIRGINIA ALLIANCE OF YMCAS
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | CENTRAL VIRGINIA AFRICAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|---|
| Community Organizations · Total | 3,176 |
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Richmond+VA |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=23298 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=23298 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=23298 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=23298 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · IRS EO BMF — full extraction by NTEE category · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 322 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 207 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 21 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 50 |
| Craft Beverages · Breweries · Total count | 16 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722 · OSM Overpass — craft=brewery/winery
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (15)
Virginia Museum of History and Culture
Virginia Center for Architecture
Children's Museum of Richmond
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Science Museum of Virginia
Maymont Farm
Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia
Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site
The JXN Haus
American Civil War Museum
Wilton House Museum
John Marshall House
The Valentine
White House of the Confederacy
First Freedom Center
Attractions (15)
Virginia Museum of History and Culture
Virginia Center for Architecture
Children's Museum of Richmond
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Science Museum of Virginia
Maymont Farm
Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia
Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site
The JXN Haus
American Civil War Museum
Wilton House Museum
John Marshall House
The Valentine
White House of the Confederacy
First Freedom Center
Other
Organizations (25)
NATIONAL SOCIETY OF AMERICANS OF ROYAL DESCENT
VIRGINIA WAR MEMORIAL FOUNDATION INC
OLD HOUSE AUTHORITY FOUNDATION
CIVIL WAR RICHMOND INC
VIRGINIA POSTAL HISTORY FOUNDATION
HOLOCAUST HISTORY LECTURER
WHIRLWIND JOHNSON FOUNDATION
JAMESTOWN REDISCOVERY FOUNDATION
VIRGINIA WORLD WAR ONE COMMEMORATION FOUNDATION
VIRGINIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
ASSOCIATION FOR THE PRESERVATION OF VIRGINIA ANTIQUITIES
NATL SOCIETY OF THE COLONIAL DAMES OF AMERICA
RICHMOND BATTLEFIELDS ASSOCIATION INC
ST PAULS CATHEDRAL TR IN AMERICA INC
CHURCH HILL ASSOCIATION OF RVA INC
ORDER OF THE CROWN IN AMERICA
WOODLAND RESTORATION FOUNDATION
VIRGINIA TRAIN COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION INC
NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE MADISON FAMILY DESCENDANTS INC
AMMD PINE GROVE PROJECT
HISTORIC TURKEY RUN HOUSE
MONUMENTAL HONOR
EALEY PROJECT
SHOCKOE FOUNDATION
CHATSWORTH SCHOOL MUSEUM VARINA
Clubs (15)
METRO RICHMOND TENNIS CLUB
WALNUT HILL HUNT CLUB INCORPORATED
COUNTRY CLUB OF VIRGINIA CARES FOUNDATION
WEMBLY SWIM & RACQUET CLUB
COUNTRY CLUB OF VIRGINIA INC
GARDEN CLUB OF VIRGINIA INC
LAKESIDE SWIM AND RACQUET CLUB
WILLOW OAKS COUNTRY CLUB INC
ANIRAV SWIM CLUB INC
THE RIVER ROAD GARDEN CLUB
THE BOXWOOD GARDEN CLUB INC
THE TUCKAHOE GARDEN CLUB OF WESTHAMPTON
COLONIES SWIM & TENNIS CLUB
THREE CHOPT GARDEN CLUB
VIRGINIA BOAT CLUB
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| Community Engagement · Orgs Per 1000 Residents | 13.80 |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Churches Per 1000 Residents | 1.30 |
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | highly engaged |
| Community Engagement · Total Orgs | 3,176 |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 8.35 |
| Homelessness · Estimated homeless population | 192 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |
| Environmental Orgs · Total count | 95 |
| Homeless Services · Total count | 2 |
| Legal Aid · Total count | 6 |
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 5 |
| Recovery Orgs · Total count | 7 |
| Senior Services · Total count | 94 |
| Senior Services · Total In Area | 94 |
| Youth Sports · Total count | 208 |
| Youth Sports · Total In Area | 208 |
Sources: HUD AHAR 2024 PIT Counts — state rate applied · IRS BMF NTEE C/D · IRS BMF keyword search · IRS BMF keyword · IRS BMF NTEE code match, city=Richmond