The Mraz Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
The Mraz Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Richmond, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $204,500 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$204,500
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$7.6 million
- New grantees3%
Giving in 2025 was down from $265,500 the year before.
3% 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 | $239,750 | 75 | $6.6 million |
| 2024 | $265,500 | 65 | $7.3 million |
| 2025 | $204,500 | 40 | $7.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Mraz Charitable Trust P O Box 12085, Richmond, VA 23241 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (804) 780-0236, churchillbowles@yahoo.com |
| What to submit | Written request of need and grant agreement |
| Deadlines | Annually by end of June |
| Restrictions | Generally, none. |
What The Mraz Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 30 | $161,500 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $12,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $7,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $5,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $3,000 |
| New York | 1 | $3,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| VMI Foundation | Education scholarships | $20,000 |
| Virginia War Memorial Inc | Veteran activities | $10,000 |
| George Marshall Foundation | Military history research/study | $10,000 |
| Virginia Tech Foundation Inc | Education | $10,000 |
| US Army War College Foundation | Educational | $7,500 |
| St Catherine's School Foundation | Education support | $7,000 |
| St Christopher's School Fdn | Education support | $7,000 |
| Caritas | Support for the homeless | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Cancer Research | $5,000 |
| Individual | Animal rescue | $5,000 |
| Friends of Hollywood Cemetery | Cemetery endowment | $5,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Youth scouting programs | $5,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Educational | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family Services | Community family assistance | $5,000 |
| The First Tee of Greater Richmond | Indigent youth sports | $5,000 |
| United Service Organizations Inc | Veteran support | $5,000 |
| Garden Club of Virginia | Statewide landscape preservation | $5,000 |
| Feedmore | Feed needy City families. | $5,000 |
| The Valentine Museum | City history study and preservation | $5,000 |
| Reserve Officers Association | Military Education | $5,000 |
| ALS Association | To educate indiviuals with ALS | $5,000 |
| The Woman's Club Foundation | Cultural education for women | $5,000 |
| Maymont Foundation Richmond | Parks and recreation | $5,000 |
| University of Georgia Foundation | Education Endowment | $5,000 |
| Tech for Troops | Technology equipment for our troops | $5,000 |
| Virginia Early Childhood Foundation | Early Education preparation | $5,000 |
| Acts | Public supported charity | $3,000 |
| American Heart Association | Research on heart problems | $3,000 |
| Bon Air Baptist Church | Church support | $3,000 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma Society | Leukemia and Lymphoma research | $3,000 |
| Richmond Animal League | Animal rescue | $3,000 |
| The Bolling Haxall House Fdn | Preservation of historic landmarks | $3,000 |
| St John's Church | Religion | $3,000 |
| Sweet Briar College | Educational facility | $3,000 |
| Wilton House Museum Fund | Scholarship funding | $3,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | Alzheimer's research | $2,500 |
| Virginia Home | Home for disabled | $2,500 |
| Goochland County Historical Society | History study and preservation | $2,000 |
| American Stroke Association | Medical research | $2,000 |
| Bon Secours RIchmond Health Care Fd | Medical research | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Churchill G Bowles
Questions people ask
Does The Mraz Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Annually by end of June.
How much does The Mraz Charitable Trust give?
$204,500 in tax year 2025, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Mraz Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Churchill G Bowles (Trustee).
What does The Mraz Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, veterans and science and research.