Carter C Chinnis Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Carter C Chinnis Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Henrico, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $240,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 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$240,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$992,796
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $40,000 the year before.
100% 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 | $90,000 | 2 | $617,740 |
| 2024 | $40,000 | 1 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $240,000 | 8 | $992,796 |
How to apply
Carter C Chinnis 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 C Chinnis Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 5 | $135,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $80,000 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Muse Writers Center | Educational | $50,000 |
| Tupelo Press | Non-Profit Publishing | $40,000 |
| Tupelo Press | Non-Profit Publishing | $40,000 |
| Healthy Harvest Food Bank | Fighting Hunger | $25,000 |
| Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation Inc | Historical | $25,000 |
| The Pushcart Prize Fellowships Inc | Educational | $25,000 |
| The Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore | Fighting Hunger | $25,000 |
| Healthy Harvest Food Bank | Fighting Hunger | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Connie Felton
- Ann S Chinnis
- Carter C Chinnis Jr
Questions people ask
Does Carter C Chinnis Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Carter C Chinnis Charitable Trust give?
$240,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Carter C Chinnis Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Connie Felton (President), Ann S Chinnis (Vice President) and Carter C Chinnis Jr (Secy/Treas).
What does Carter C Chinnis Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, food and hunger and health.