Carroll F V Char Tr-Main
Preselected recipients only
Carroll F V Char Tr-Main is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $550,000 in 45 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$550,000
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$12.5 million
- New grantees62%
Giving in 2025 was up from $500,000 the year before.
62% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $500,000 | 26 | $11.1 million |
| 2024 | $500,000 | 31 | $11.6 million |
| 2025 | $550,000 | 45 | $12.5 million |
How to apply
Carroll F V Char Tr-Main 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 Carroll F V Char Tr-Main funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 40 | $475,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $30,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $25,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heroes Camp Inc | General operating | $40,000 |
| Dress for Success Michiana Inc | General operating | $37,000 |
| Youth Servic Bureau of St Joseph Count I | General operating | $25,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Northern | General operating | $25,000 |
| Operation Warm Inc | General operating | $25,000 |
| Ohana Heritage Foundation | General operating | $20,000 |
| Girls on the Run Michiana | General operating | $20,000 |
| Young Mens Christian Association of | General operating | $20,000 |
| Ivy Tech Community College | General operating | $15,000 |
| Near Northwest Neighborhood Inc | General operating | $15,000 |
| Reins of Life Inc | General operating | $15,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana Michiana | General operating | $15,000 |
| Michiana Public Broadcasting Corporation | General operating | $15,000 |
| La Casa de Amistad Inc | General operating | $15,000 |
| Corvilla Inc | General operating | $15,000 |
| Rebuilding Together SJC | General operating | $10,000 |
| Life Treatment Centers Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
| South Bend Heritage Foundation | General operating | $10,000 |
| Unity Gardens Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
| The Foundation for the Center for Hospic | General operating | $10,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Fdn of Oh Ky & in | General operating | $10,000 |
| South Bend Museum of Art Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
| Beacon Health Foundation Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
| Studebaker National Museum Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
| Center for the Homeless Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
| Family Childrens Center | General operating | $10,000 |
| The Village A Community Musical Arts All | General operating | $10,000 |
| Cultivate Culinary School and Catering I | General operating | $10,000 |
| United Youth Theatre Uyt | General operating | $10,000 |
| Neighbor to Neighbor Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
| Childrens Museum of South Bend | General operating | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity International | General operating | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Northern in | General operating | $5,500 |
| Harold W McMillen Center for Health | General operating | $5,000 |
| Acting Ensemble Inc | General operating | $5,000 |
| Cancer Society of St Joseph County Inc | General operating | $5,000 |
| United Way of St Joseph County Inc | General operating | $5,000 |
| United Health Services | General operating | $5,000 |
| The Fischoff National Chamber Music Asso | General operating | $5,000 |
| South Bend Youth Symphony Orchestras Inc | General operating | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Wells Fargo Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Carroll F V Char Tr-Main accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Carroll F V Char Tr-Main give?
$550,000 in tax year 2025, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Carroll F V Char Tr-Main?
Its 2025 filing lists Wells Fargo Bank N A (Trustee).
What does Carroll F V Char Tr-Main fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, arts and culture and education.