CBT Charitable Tr
Preselected recipients only
CBT Charitable Tr is a private foundation in Charlotte, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $134,800 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $1,700 and the largest $50,000. 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$134,800
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$1,700
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $132,800 the year before.
0% 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 | $119,300 | 22 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $132,800 | 22 | $2.8 million |
| 2025 | $134,800 | 21 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
CBT Charitable Tr 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 CBT Charitable Tr funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 19 | $129,300 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Covenant Presbyterian Church | church | $50,000 |
| Queens University of Charlotte | general | $20,000 |
| Crisis Assistance Ministry | general | $15,000 |
| Charlotte Master Chorale | general | $12,500 |
| WFAE Charlotte | general | $10,000 |
| The Sharon at Southpark | general | $5,000 |
| Union Presbyterian Seminary | general | $5,000 |
| Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden | general | $3,000 |
| Kenan Flagler Business School Found | general | $3,000 |
| The Lynnwood Foundation | general | $2,500 |
| Friends of Accion | general | $1,700 |
| Habitat for HumanityCharlotte Reg | general | $1,000 |
| UNCA Foundation Inc | general | $1,000 |
| Charlotte Family Housing | general | $1,000 |
| Wdav | general | $1,000 |
| Nourish Up | general | $1,000 |
| Columbia Theological Seminary | general | $500 |
| Camp Blue Skies | general | $500 |
| The Joe Martin ALS Foundation | general | $500 |
| Classroom Central | general | $500 |
| Warren Wilson College | general | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- C Brent Trexler Jr
- Claire W Trexler
Questions people ask
Does CBT Charitable Tr accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does CBT Charitable Tr give?
$134,800 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $1,700.
Who runs CBT Charitable Tr?
Its 2025 filing lists C Brent Trexler Jr (Trustee) and Claire W Trexler (Trustee).
What does CBT Charitable Tr fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.