The Imperial Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
The Imperial Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Lynchburg, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.4 million in 36 grants; the typical grant was $1,625 and the largest $2.3 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.4 million
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$1,625
- Largest grant$2.3 million
- Assets$0
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2024 was up from $118,150 the year before.
6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $122,950 | 39 | $2.3 million |
| 2023 | $118,150 | 37 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $2.4 million | 36 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | C L Christian III PO Box 638, Lynchburg, VA 24505 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (434) 845-5918 |
| What to submit | Letter |
| Restrictions | Preference given to Virginia and West Virginia organizations |
What The Imperial Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 28 | $2.3 million |
| West Virginia | 3 | $55,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $6,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Ict DAFGIVING360 Fund | Educational | $2.3 million |
| University of Charleston Patrick C Graney III Memorial Fund | Educational | $50,000 |
| Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges | Educational | $18,500 |
| Academy Center of the Arts | Educational | $10,000 |
| Coker University | Educational | $10,000 |
| Decorative Arts Trust | Educational | $10,000 |
| United Way of Central Virginia | Educational | $10,000 |
| Virginia Episcopal School | Educational | $10,000 |
| NC Botanical Garden Foundation Inc | Educational | $5,000 |
| The Corporation for Jefferson's Poplar Forest | Educational | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Lynchburg Public Library | Educational | $2,900 |
| Centra Health Foundation | Educational | $2,500 |
| Ewvcf | Educational | $2,500 |
| Virginia Center for the Creative Arts | Educational | $2,500 |
| West Virginia Independent Colleges & Universities | Educational | $2,500 |
| Lynchburg Beacon of Hope | Educational | $2,000 |
| YMCA of Central Virginia | Educational | $2,000 |
| Boys Home of Virginia | Educational | $1,700 |
| Free Clinic of Central Virginia | Educational | $1,550 |
| The Salvation Army | Educational | $1,500 |
| Anne Spencer House and Garden Museum Inc | Educational | $1,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Virginia | Educational | $1,000 |
| James River Day School | Educational | $1,000 |
| Jones Memorial Library | Educational | $1,000 |
| Lynchburg City Schools Education Foundation | Educational | $1,000 |
| Lynchburg Grows Inc | Educational | $1,000 |
| Mesda | Educational | $1,000 |
| Old City Cemetery | Educational | $1,000 |
| The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lynchburg | Educational | $1,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council Inc | Educational | $700 |
| Boonsboro Fire and Rescue Company | Educational | $500 |
| Episcopal Relief & Development | Educational | $500 |
| Rivermont Area Emergency Food Pantry | Educational | $500 |
| The Lynchburg Humane Society | Educational | $500 |
| Park View Community Mission | Educational | $450 |
| WVTF Public Radio | Educational | $400 |
Officers and trustees
- C L Christian III
Questions people ask
Does The Imperial Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Imperial Charitable Trust give?
$2.4 million in tax year 2024, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $1,625.
Who runs The Imperial Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists C L Christian III (Trustee).
What does The Imperial Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.