Chrisman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Chrisman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Richmond, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 82 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $55,000. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants82
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$24.0 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.0 million the year before.
25% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $691,000 | 79 | $18.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 80 | $21.8 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 82 | $24.0 million |
How to apply
Chrisman Family Foundation 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 Chrisman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 78 | $1.1 million |
| Florida | 4 | $36,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden | General support | $55,000 |
| University of Mary Washington Found | General support | $55,000 |
| Va Museum of Fine Arts Foundation | General support | $55,000 |
| Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation Inc | General support | $45,000 |
| Children's Hospital Foundation | General support | $35,000 |
| St Thomas' Episcopal Church | General support | $35,000 |
| Anna Julia Cooper School | General support | $30,000 |
| Patrick Henry Memorial Foundation | General support | $30,000 |
| Preservation Virginia | General support | $30,000 |
| Westminster Canterbury Foundation | General support | $30,000 |
| Belle Grove Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Bon Secours Rich Health Care Found | General support | $25,000 |
| St Andrew's School | General support | $25,000 |
| The Colonial Williamsburg Found | General support | $25,000 |
| The Library of Va Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Caritas | General support | $20,000 |
| Sparc | General support | $20,000 |
| The Read Center | General support | $20,000 |
| Va Home for Boys and Girls | General support | $20,000 |
| Va War Memorial Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| VPM | General support | $20,000 |
| Medical College of Va Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| Little Hands Va Inc | General support | $15,000 |
| Richmond Fisher House Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| Stratford Hall | General support | $15,000 |
| The Doorways | General support | $15,000 |
| The Va Home | General support | $15,000 |
| The Women's Club Richmond Va | General support | $15,000 |
| University of Va Health | General support | $15,000 |
| Va Museum of History and Culture | General support | $15,000 |
| Children's Museum of Richmond | General support | $12,500 |
| Henrico Police Athletic League | General support | $12,500 |
| Plantation Key School PTA | General support | $12,000 |
| First Baptist Church of Islamorada | General support | $11,000 |
| American Red Cross | General support | $10,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| First Tee of Greater Richmond | General support | $10,000 |
| Free Clinic of Powhatan | General support | $10,000 |
| Friends of James River Park | General support | $10,000 |
| Goochland Cares | General support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Samuel Baronian Jr
Questions people ask
Does Chrisman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Chrisman Family Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 82 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Chrisman Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Samuel Baronian Jr (President).
What does Chrisman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.