Christian Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Christian Family Foundation is a private foundation in Henrico, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $400,000 in 45 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 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$400,000
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$9.8 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2025 was down from $410,000 the year before.
24% 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 | $400,000 | 44 | $8.3 million |
| 2024 | $410,000 | 42 | $9.0 million |
| 2025 | $400,000 | 45 | $9.8 million |
How to apply
Christian 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 Christian Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 38 | $369,750 |
| New York | 2 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $8,250 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $7,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $3,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tuckahoe YMCA | Community development | $50,000 |
| MCV Foundation | Education | $35,000 |
| Cape Henry Collegiate School | Education | $35,000 |
| Children's Hospital of the King's Daughter | Health care | $21,000 |
| International Lyme and Assoc Diseases Society | Health research | $20,000 |
| Roc Solid Foundation | Health care | $15,000 |
| James River Association | Environmental protection | $15,000 |
| Virginia Beach Rescue Squad Foundation | Community service | $14,000 |
| Richmond Performing Arts Alliance | Arts | $12,000 |
| Girl Scouts Commonwealth Council of Va | General funding | $10,000 |
| Uva Health Foundation | Family advocacy | $10,000 |
| St Andrews School | Education | $10,000 |
| Heart of Virginia Council Scouting America | Youth programs | $10,000 |
| Feed More | Hunger relief | $8,500 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Environmentalprotection | $8,250 |
| St Josephs Villa | Youth services | $8,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Richmond Foundation | Health research | $7,500 |
| United Mitochondrial Disease Found | Healthcare | $7,000 |
| Crossover Healthcare Ministry | Religioussupport | $6,000 |
| Childsavers | Healthcare | $5,500 |
| Needle's Eye Ministries | Religious | $5,000 |
| Eastern Mennonite University | Education | $5,000 |
| Richmond Symphony | The arts | $5,000 |
| J Sargeant Reynolds CC Foundation | Education | $5,000 |
| World Pediatric Project | Health care | $5,000 |
| Gloucester Community Foundation | Community development | $5,000 |
| RX Partnership | Healthcare | $5,000 |
| The Faison Center | Healthcare | $5,000 |
| Ehlers-Danlos Society | Healthcare | $5,000 |
| Dysautonomia International | Health care | $5,000 |
| Orchard House School | Education | $5,000 |
| Udt-Seal Foundation | Veteran affairs | $5,000 |
| Virginia Opera | Arts | $5,000 |
| Goochland Co Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association | Community service | $5,000 |
| Children's Home Society of Virginia | Community development | $4,000 |
| The Doorways | Healthcare | $3,000 |
| Science Museum of Va Foundation | Education | $2,500 |
| North Star Academy | Education | $2,500 |
| Coral Reef Alliance | Environmental protection | $2,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy | Environmentalprotection | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bruce L Mertens
- Langdon T Christian IV
- Walter Lee Christian
- Mark A Christian
- Thomas K Garner
Questions people ask
Does Christian Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Christian Family Foundation give?
$400,000 in tax year 2025, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Christian Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bruce L Mertens (Director), Langdon T Christian IV (Director), Walter Lee Christian (Director) and Mark A Christian (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Christian Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and community development.