Elizabeth Ireland Graves Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Elizabeth Ireland Graves Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Bremo Bluff, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $117,111 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $34,000. 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$117,111
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$34,000
- Assets$3.7 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2025 was up from $73,463 the year before.
12% 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 | $95,000 | 31 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $73,463 | 30 | $3.4 million |
| 2025 | $117,111 | 32 | $3.7 million |
How to apply
Elizabeth Ireland Graves 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 Elizabeth Ireland Graves Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 25 | $86,111 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $3,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grace Episcopal Church | Operating expenses- replace roof, landscaping | $34,000 |
| The Abbeville Institute | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Federalist Society | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| West Bottom Baptist Church | Unrestrictive | $9,111 |
| Blue Ridge Food Bank | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Fluvanna Christian Service Society | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Fluvanna County Habitat for Humanit | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Good Samaritan Ministries | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Individual | Cross country fund | $3,000 |
| Fluvanna County Arts Council Inc | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Fluvanna County Historical Society | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Franklin County Historical Assoc | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Landmark Legal Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Hospice of the Piedmont | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Mattaponi Volunteer Rescue Squad | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Menokin Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Piedmont Environmental Council | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Ross County Historical Society | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospita | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Senior Center Inc | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Standardsville Volunteer Fire Depar | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Vcu School of Nursing | Vcu foundation fund | $1,000 |
| Virginia Museum of Fine Arts | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Virginia Outdoors Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Wildlife Center of Virginia | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Light Academy | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sayre O Graves
- W A Winston
Questions people ask
Does Elizabeth Ireland Graves Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Elizabeth Ireland Graves Charitable Trust give?
$117,111 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Elizabeth Ireland Graves Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Sayre O Graves (Trustee) and W A Winston (Trustee).
What does Elizabeth Ireland Graves Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.