J R Albert Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
J R Albert Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Charleston, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $250,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $27,000 and the largest $32,000. 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$250,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$27,000
- Largest grant$32,000
- Assets$6.1 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was up from $227,000 the year before.
9% 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 | $260,000 | 12 | $5.9 million |
| 2024 | $227,000 | 13 | $5.9 million |
| 2025 | $250,000 | 11 | $6.1 million |
How to apply
J R Albert 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 J R Albert Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 5 | $100,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $56,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $32,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $32,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $25,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Convoy of Hope | Code section 501(c)(3) purposes | $32,000 |
| Mercy Chefs | Code section 501(c)(3) purposes | $32,000 |
| Sos Health Care Inc | Code section 501(c)(3) purposes | $28,000 |
| Target Hunger | Code section 501(c)(3) purposes | $28,000 |
| Texas Children's Hospital | Code section 501(c)(3) purposes | $28,000 |
| Musc Foundation | Code section 501(c)(3) purposes | $27,000 |
| Doors to Freedom | Code section 501(c)(3) purposes | $26,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Code section 501(c)(3) purposes | $25,000 |
| Pattison's Academy | Code section 501(c)(3) purposes | $13,000 |
| Star Gospel Mission | Code section 501(c)(3) purposes | $6,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Code section 501(c)(3) purposes | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Karen Lima
Questions people ask
Does J R Albert Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does J R Albert Charitable Trust give?
$250,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $27,000.
Who runs J R Albert Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Karen Lima (Trustee).
What does J R Albert Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.