Carter and Melissa Cafritz Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Carter and Melissa Cafritz Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2025 it gave $265,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $70,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$265,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$4.8 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $250,000 the year before.
14% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $170,000 | 11 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $250,000 | 19 | $3.8 million |
| 2025 | $265,000 | 14 | $4.8 million |
How to apply
Carter and Melissa Cafritz Charitable Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Carter and Melissa Cafritz Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 12 | $235,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Arc | General operating support | $70,000 |
| Martha's Table Inc | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Life Pieces to Masterpieces | General operating support | $30,000 |
| DC Central Kitchen Inc | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Weta | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Cornerstone | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Bright Beginnings Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Northern Virginia Family Service | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Bread for the City | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Rebuilding Together | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Critical Exposure | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Foods and Friends | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Building Bridges Across the River | General operating support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Melissa Cafritz
- Lezel Barrington
- Thomas Wilner
Questions people ask
Does Carter and Melissa Cafritz Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Carter and Melissa Cafritz Charitable Trust give?
$265,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Carter and Melissa Cafritz Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Melissa Cafritz (President), Lezel Barrington (Secretary) and Thomas Wilner (Director).
What does Carter and Melissa Cafritz Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger.