Cartledge Charitable Foundation
Cartledge Charitable Foundation Inc. is a private, independent foundation based in Roanoke, Virginia. Established in 1960, it operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization dedicated to philanthropic giving across multiple sectors and geographic regions.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$114K
-33.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$242K
+0.4% YoY
Grant Count
59
+20.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
-16.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports a diverse range of charitable purposes including:
- Arts and culture (performing arts, theater, museums)
- Education (higher education and other educational initiatives)
- Health (disease prevention and treatment research)
- Community and economic development
- Religion (Christianity and Protestantism)
- Human services (family services and child welfare)
- Social services and youth organizations
Grantmaking
In 2018, the foundation awarded a $100,000 gift to the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute to support breast cancer research and prevention efforts in Roanoke, Virginia.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Virginia
- West Virginia
- Tennessee
- North Carolina
- Maryland
- Washington, D.C.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Most Recent Filing (2024):
- Total assets: $114,325
- Total giving: $242,117
- Revenue: $186,675
- Expenses: $244,070
- Total liabilities: $0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $114,325 | $171,720 | $159,652 |
| Revenue | $186,675 | $255,275 | $58 |
| Expenses | $244,070 | $243,207 | $110,229 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $242,117 | $241,255 | $103,902 |
| Net Investment Income | $96,016 | $2,275 | $58 |
| Distributable Amount | $7,210 | $11,688 | $9,377 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
213 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key personnel include:
- George B. Cartledge Jr. (Chairman)
- George B. Cartledge III (President)
- Robert G. Bennett (Executive)
These individuals serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGE B CARTLEDGE JR | CHAIRMAN OF | — | — |
| CHRIS COULLING | SECRETARY | — | — |
| PAT BENNETT | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| ROBERT G BENNETT | EXECUTIVE VP | — | — |
| GEORGE B CARTLEDGE III | PRESIDENT | — | — |
Contact Information
Address: 4235 Electric Rd, Roanoke, VA 24018
Telephone: 540-776-7000
EIN: 54-6044831
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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