Roy Burgess
Roy Burgess has a vision of what he wants to happen. Fast forward to the future. Laughter fills the Barksdale Theatre. A tour guide shows off a beautifully revived old Richmond neighborhood to a busload of impressed visitors. On the Boulevard, the organist practices for the Sunday service Boulevard United Methodist Church.
Roy Burgess has established a legacy that will improve people's live for generations in ways that reflect his personal passions. How did he do that? He found a partner in The Community Foundation and put a dream in forward motion. Could his philanthropy follow multiple paths? Yes. Could it be funded creatively through his estate, sharing proceeds also designated for his family? Yes. Could it be named after him? The Roy E. Burgess II Fund - done!