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The Carl L and Jossie P Biggs Charitable Trust

Preselected recipients only Vienna, Virginia · EIN 542057597

The Carl L and Jossie P Biggs Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Vienna, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $75,900 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $11,000 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $24,700 the year before.

50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$24,7004$148,166
2024$75,9006$155,213

How to apply

The Carl L and Jossie P Biggs 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Carl L and Jossie P Biggs Charitable Trust funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Virginia.

StateGrantsAmount
Virginia5$74,800
California1$1,100

Grants paid in 2024

All 6 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Baptist General Convention of VA
Richmond, VA
General$30,000
Community Coalition for Haiti
Vienna, VA
General$21,800
Opportunity Scholars
Winchester, VA
General$20,000
John Leland Seminary
Arlington, VA
General$2,000
Thru The Bible
Pasadena, CA
General$1,100
First Baptist Church of Vienna
Vienna, VA
General$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Carl L and Jossie P Biggs Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Carl L and Jossie P Biggs Charitable Trust give?

$75,900 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $11,000.

Who runs The Carl L and Jossie P Biggs Charitable Trust?

Its 2024 filing lists Carl L Biggs (Co-Trustee) and Jossie P Biggs (Co-Trustee).

What does The Carl L and Jossie P Biggs Charitable Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.

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