Gilgit Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Gilgit Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Richmond, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $28,500 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $3,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$28,500
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$3,500
- Assets$634,267
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $29,500 the year before.
0% of its 2024 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 | $29,500 | 19 | $612,641 |
| 2024 | $28,500 | 18 | $634,267 |
How to apply
Gilgit 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 Gilgit Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 17 | $26,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feed More Inc | Annual giving | $3,500 |
| Health Brigade | Annual giving | $2,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Richmond | Annual giving | $2,000 |
| Read Center | Annual giving | $2,000 |
| Shalom Farms | Annual giving | $2,000 |
| Remote Area Med Foundation | Annual giving | $2,000 |
| Sacred Heart Center | Annual giving | $2,000 |
| Caritas | Annual giving | $2,000 |
| The Virginia Home | Annual giving | $1,500 |
| Cross Over Ministry | Annual giving | $1,500 |
| Maymont Foundation | Trees and flowers public park | $1,000 |
| Mattaponi and Pamunkey Rivers Assoc | Annual giving | $1,000 |
| Children Home Society of Va | Annual giving | $1,000 |
| Rise Richmond | Annual giving | $1,000 |
| Boaz and Ruth | Annual giving | $1,000 |
| Doorways | Annual giving | $1,000 |
| Richmond Triangle Players | Annual giving | $1,000 |
| Bruington Baptist Church | Grounds maintenance | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jack Spain Jr
- Mary R Spain
- John H Spain
Questions people ask
Does Gilgit Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gilgit Charitable Trust give?
$28,500 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Gilgit Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Jack Spain Jr (Trustee), Mary R Spain (Trustee) and John H Spain (Trustee).
What does Gilgit Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, faith communities and environment and conservation.