Fray Family Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Fray Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Rustburg, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $351,860 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $5,250 and the largest $110,000. 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$351,860
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$5,250
- Largest grant$110,000
- Assets$4.2 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was up from $245,648 the year before.
56% 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 | $101,000 | 16 | $3.7 million |
| 2024 | $245,648 | 25 | $4.1 million |
| 2025 | $351,860 | 28 | $4.2 million |
How to apply
Fray Family 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 Fray Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 28 | $351,860 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Barcc | New animal shelter for campbell county | $110,000 |
| Campbell County Board of Supervisors | Memorandum of understanding | $24,000 |
| Brookville Band Boosters | Replace box truck for marching bees band | $20,000 |
| Campbell County Educational Foundation | Career readiness for campbell county public school students | $20,000 |
| Altavista Areacampbell County Fuller Center (Fka Habitat for Humanity) | 2025 home build & future land purchase (formerly habitat for humanity) | $15,000 |
| Evington Volunteer Fire Department | Gear and hose washer | $15,000 |
| Concord Fire Department | Ladder truck hose | $13,060 |
| Lyn-Dan Heights Fire Department | Technical rescue team | $12,000 |
| Campbell County Training School Complex | Roof painting project building 1504 | $10,000 |
| Central Virginia Community College Educational Foundation Inc | Removing barriers & investing in campbell county students | $10,000 |
| Dawn Inc | Family assistance program | $10,000 |
| Harvest Outreach Center Inc | Digital learning access initiative for beacon academy | $10,000 |
| Gladys Volunteer Fire Department | Rescue tools | $9,500 |
| Friends of Campbell County Animal Control | Campbell county cat fix (spay/neuter program) | $5,500 |
| Amazement Square | Inside out early learning campbell county preschool | $5,000 |
| Cross Road Community Wellness | Support for senior wellness alliance group | $5,000 |
| Friends of Campbell County Sheriff's Department | Fund for helping employees of sheriffs department | $5,000 |
| Individual | Educational scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Educational scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Educational scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Educational scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Educational scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Educational scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Educational scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Educational scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Educational scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Educational scholarship | $5,000 |
| Campbell County Historical Society | Office & technology improvements | $2,800 |
Officers and trustees
- Tracy Fairchild
- Dr Kerry W Gateley
- Lisa Linthicum
- Sheriff Whit Clark
- Jordan Welborn
- Dr Clay Stanley
- Justin Carwile
Questions people ask
Does Fray Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fray Family Charitable Trust give?
$351,860 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $5,250.
Who runs Fray Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Tracy Fairchild (Trustee), Dr Kerry W Gateley (Trustee), Lisa Linthicum (Trustee) and Sheriff Whit Clark (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Fray Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, education and community development.