Corduroy Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Corduroy Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Louisa, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $835 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $30 and the largest $305. 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$835
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$30
- Largest grant$305
- Assets$6,616
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was down from $32,590 the year before.
6% 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 | $2,544 | 17 | $36,169 |
| 2024 | $32,590 | 18 | $7,551 |
| 2025 | $835 | 16 | $6,616 |
How to apply
Corduroy 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 Corduroy Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 4 | $395 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $150 |
| California | 1 | $100 |
| New York | 3 | $90 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $40 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $30 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $30 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nature Conservancy of Va | General operations | $305 |
| UCLA Foundation | Earth, planetaryand space dept. | $100 |
| Arbor Day Foundation | General operations | $40 |
| Special Love Inc | General operations | $30 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | General operations | $30 |
| VPM Media Corp | General operations | $30 |
| Uva Health Foundation | General operations | $30 |
| Green America | General operations | $30 |
| World Wildlife Fund | General operations | $30 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | General operations | $30 |
| National Audubon Society | General operations | $30 |
| Atchafalaya Basinkeeper | General operations | $30 |
| ASPCA | General operations | $30 |
| Ocean Conservancy | General operations | $30 |
| Finca International Inc | General operations | $30 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General operations | $30 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark D Howland
- Doniphan P Howland
Questions people ask
Does Corduroy Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Corduroy Charitable Trust give?
$835 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $30.
Who runs Corduroy Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Mark D Howland (Trustee) and Doniphan P Howland (Trustee).
What does Corduroy Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and international.