The Charles Fund Inc
Accepts applications
The Charles Fund Inc is a private foundation in Charlottesville, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $584,000 in 80 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $65,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$584,000
- Number of grants80
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$65,000
- Assets$13.2 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2025 was up from $501,500 the year before.
5% 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 | $526,500 | 82 | $11.1 million |
| 2024 | $501,500 | 81 | $11.9 million |
| 2025 | $584,000 | 80 | $13.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | J Walker Richmond III 250 E High Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902-5177 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (434) 293-8191 |
| What to submit | Contact j. Walker richmond, III |
| Restrictions | No grants are made to individuals or to other private foundations. |
What The Charles Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 75 | $383,750 |
| New York | 4 | $200,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rochester Museum and Science Center | General purposes of donee | $65,000 |
| Genesee Country Village & Museum | General purposes of donee | $60,000 |
| Montpelier Foundation | General purposes of donee | $60,000 |
| American Frontier Cultural Foundation | General purposes of donee | $50,000 |
| Hillside Family of Agencies | General purposes of donee | $50,000 |
| Jefferson Area Board for Aging | General purposes of donee | $30,000 |
| Shenandoah National Park Trust | General purposes of donee | $30,000 |
| Martha Jefferson Hospital Foundation | General purposes of donee | $25,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson Foundation | General purposes of donee | $25,000 |
| Uncommon Schools Rochester Prep | General purposes of donee | $25,000 |
| Child Health Partnership Inc | General purposes of donee | $20,000 |
| Hospice of the Piedmont | General purposes of donee | $20,000 |
| Lewis and Clark Exploratory Center | General purposes of donee | $15,000 |
| Madison House | General purposes of donee | $15,000 |
| United Way - Thomas Jefferson Area | General purposes of donee | $15,000 |
| Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library Grant | General purposes of donee | $15,000 |
| COMPUTERS4KIDS | General purposes of donee | $10,000 |
| Va Foundation for the Humanities | General purposes of donee | $10,000 |
| The Center at Belvedere | General purposes of donee | $7,500 |
| Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society | General purposes of donee | $6,500 |
| Virginia Museum of History & Culture | General purposes of donee | $5,000 |
| All Blessings Flow | General purposes of donee | $1,000 |
| Blue Ridge Area Food Bank | General purposes of donee | $1,000 |
| Legal Aid Justice Center | General purposes of donee | $1,000 |
| Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry | General purposes of donee | $1,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | General purposes of donee | $1,000 |
| Westiminster Canterbury of the Blue Ridge | General purposes of donee | $1,000 |
| Jefferson-Madison Regional Library | General purposes of donee | $850 |
| Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA | General purposes of donee | $750 |
| Pacem | General purposes of donee | $750 |
| Service Dogs of Virginia | General purposes of donee | $750 |
| Albemarle County Rotary Club Foundation | General purposes of donee | $500 |
| Book Baskets | General purposes of donee | $500 |
| Central Virginia Watercolor Guild | General purposes of donee | $500 |
| Charlottesville Free Clinic | General purposes of donee | $500 |
| Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad | General purposes of donee | $500 |
| Georgias Healing House | General purposes of donee | $500 |
| Good News Jail and Prison Ministry | General purposes of donee | $500 |
| International Rescue Committee | General purposes of donee | $500 |
| Jefferson School African American Heritage Center | General purposes of donee | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- J Walker Richmond III
- Joseph W Richmond Jr
- Gregory Carver
- Timothy Alexander
- Betsy Carver
- Deborah Maggs
- Anne M Farnham
- James Farnham
- Shari Belanger
- Sarah Riley
Questions people ask
Does The Charles Fund Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Charles Fund Inc give?
$584,000 in tax year 2025, across 80 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs The Charles Fund Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists J Walker Richmond III (President and Secretary), Joseph W Richmond Jr (Vice President and Treasurer), Gregory Carver (Vice President) and Timothy Alexander (Vice President) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does The Charles Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and education.