Virgil L Frantz Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Virgil L Frantz Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Roanoke, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $39,850 in 42 grants; the typical grant was $200 and the largest $6,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$39,850
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$200
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$417,146
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was down from $45,775 the year before.
14% 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 | $45,775 | 39 | $429,182 |
| 2024 | $39,850 | 42 | $417,146 |
How to apply
Virgil L Frantz 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 Virgil L Frantz Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 15 | $20,250 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $7,500 |
| California | 2 | $3,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $2,300 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,800 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $1,050 |
| Texas | 1 | $800 |
| Illinois | 3 | $450 |
| New York | 2 | $400 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beulah Baptist Church | General fund | $6,000 |
| Duke Cancer Institute | General fund | $5,000 |
| Roanoke Rescue Mission | General fund | $3,800 |
| Grace to You | General fund | $3,300 |
| Samaritans Purse | General fund | $2,300 |
| Care Net | General fund | $2,300 |
| Prolife Across America | General fund | $2,300 |
| St Judes Childrens Research Hosp | General fund | $1,800 |
| Good Samaritan Hospice | General fund | $1,800 |
| Child Evangelism | General fund | $1,800 |
| Shriner's Hospital for Children | General fund | $1,800 |
| Thomas Road Baptist Church | General fund | $1,000 |
| Zola Levitt Ministries | General fund | $800 |
| Roanoke Valley Horse Rescue | General fund | $300 |
| Bedford Museum | General fund | $250 |
| Father Flanagans Boys Town | General fund | $250 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America | General fund | $250 |
| Edward Via College of Osteopathic | General fund | $250 |
| Buchanan County YMCA | General | $250 |
| St Joseph's Indian School | General | $250 |
| Paws for Purple Hearts | General fund | $200 |
| American Bible Society | General fund | $200 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | General fund | $200 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | General fund | $200 |
| The Arthritis Foundation | General fund | $200 |
| The Navigators | General fund | $200 |
| Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation | General fund | $200 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | General fund | $200 |
| Project K-9 Hero | General fund | $200 |
| American Diabetes Assoc | General fund | $200 |
| Christian Appalachian Project | General fund | $200 |
| Vested Interest in K-9S | General | $200 |
| American Kidney Fund | General | $200 |
| Tunnel to Towers | General | $200 |
| National Parks Conservation Assoc | General | $200 |
| ASPCA | General | $200 |
| The Humane Society of the US | General | $200 |
| Disabled American Veterans | General fund | $150 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars | General fund | $150 |
| American Lung Association | General | $150 |
Officers and trustees
- Alexander I Saunders
- J Bouldin Frantz
Questions people ask
Does Virgil L Frantz Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Virgil L Frantz Charitable Trust give?
$39,850 in tax year 2024, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $200.
Who runs Virgil L Frantz Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Alexander I Saunders (Trustee) and J Bouldin Frantz (Trustee).
What does Virgil L Frantz Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and youth programs.