Cartledge Charitable Foundation
Cartledge Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Roanoke, Virginia. In filing year 2024, it reported 59 grants totaling $242,117 to organizations, primarily in Virginia.
Cartledge Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Cartledge Charitable Foundation gave $242K across 59 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Virginia. 49% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $242,117
- +0.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 59
- +20.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,104
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $114,325
- -33.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 49% first-time grantees (29 of 59, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Cartledge Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations, so it accepts unsolicited requests. It lists George B. Cartledge Jr. as the contact and requests a memorandum of need and a financial statement. The filing states there are no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: George B Cartledge Jr
Mailing address: 4235 Electric Road Sw, Ronoke, VA 24018
Phone: (540) 776-7000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cartledge Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Center in the Square ($63K). Together the top 10 received $194K.
Grant Size Distribution
222 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 218 grants of 222 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia, 3% to North Carolina, and 1% each to West Virginia and Tennessee. The filing also reports a 0% share for Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 59 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Cartledge Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
49%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 29 of 59 grantees (49%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 37% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 30% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $104K (2022) to $242K (2024). In 2024 it made 59 grants totaling $242K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center in the Square Roanoke, VA | Education | $62,500 |
| Carilion Clinic Foundation Roanoke, VA | Education | $50,000 |
| Second Presbyterian Church Roanoke, VA | Education | $22,949 |
| North Cross School Roanoke, VA | Education | $20,000 |
| Virginia Tech Athletic Fund Blacksburg, VA | Education | $10,000 |
| American Home Furnishings Hall of F High Point, NC | Education | $7,333 |
| Hampden-Sydney College Hampdensydney, VA | Education | $6,500 |
| Good Samaritan Hospice Roanoke, VA | Education | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement of SW Virginia Roanoke, VA | Education | $5,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society Glen Allen, VA | Education | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $114,325 | $186,675 | $244,070 | $242,117 | 59 | $242,117 | $96,016 | $7,210 |
| 2023 | $171,720 | $255,275 | $243,207 | $241,255 | 49 | $241,255 | $2,275 | $11,688 |
| 2022 | $159,652 | $58 | $110,229 | $103,902 | 39 | $103,902 | $58 | $9,377 |
| 2021 | $269,823 | $399,178 | $187,233 | $185,750 | 42 | — | $315,409 | $5,763 |
| 2020 | $57,878 | $1,067 | $106,757 | $104,685 | 33 | — | $1,067 | $5,229 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cartledge Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees included Carilion Clinic Foundation, which says its mission is to improve community health through support for patient care, community needs, medical research, and capital needs; North Cross School, which describes itself as an independent school serving early childhood through grade 12; and Hampden-Sydney College, whose stated mission is to form good men and good citizens through learning.
Other 2024 recipients included Good Samaritan Hospice, which describes its work as providing patient care, family support, community education, and counseling; Roanoke Regional Partnership, which works to promote economic development in the Roanoke region; First Fridays at Five, which raises money for local nonprofits through summer concerts; Grandin Theatre Foundation, which preserves the historic theatre as a cultural and educational resource; and God’s Pit Crew, which brings hope and support to people in crisis.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 59 grants totaling $242,117. Awards ranged from $50 to $62,500, with a median grant of $500.
The largest reported grants included $62,500 to Center in the Square, $50,000 to Carilion Clinic Foundation, $22,949 to Second Presbyterian Church, and $20,000 to North Cross School. Other grants included $10,000 to Virginia Tech Athletic Fund; $7,333 to American Home Furnishings Hall of F; $6,500 to Hampden-Sydney College; and $5,000 each to Good Samaritan Hospice, Junior Achievement of SW Virginia, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Roanoke Regional Partnership, and Virginia Foundation for Independent.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists George B. Cartledge Jr. as chairman of, Chris Coulling as secretary, Pat Bennett as director, Robert G. Bennett as executive vice president, and George B. Cartledge III as president.
Cartledge Charitable Foundation is led by George B. Cartledge III, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
George B. Cartledge III
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
George B. Cartledge Jr.
Chairman of
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Pat Bennett
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert G. Bennett
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Chris Coulling
Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Randall Lundy (2020–2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Cartledge Charitable Foundation
How much does Cartledge Charitable Foundation give each year?
Cartledge Charitable Foundation gave $242K across 59 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $241K across 49 grants.
What is Cartledge Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Cartledge Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $4,104, across 59 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Cartledge Charitable Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Cartledge Charitable Foundation give grants?
Cartledge Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Roanoke, VA (25 grants), Richmond, VA (5 grants), Lewisburg, WV (3 grants) and Lynchburg, VA (3 grants).
Does Cartledge Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 59 grants with a stated purpose on Cartledge Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (59 grants).
Who are Cartledge Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Cartledge Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Center in the Square ($62,500), Carilion Clinic Foundation ($50,000) and Second Presbyterian Church ($22,949), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Cartledge Charitable Foundation?
Cartledge Charitable Foundation reported $114K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $242K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Cartledge Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cartledge Charitable Foundation?
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations, so it accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cartledge Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Cartledge Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6044831. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Cartledge Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Cartledge Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/cartledge-charitable-foundation-morg_cf201414ca2040fdba07ecdc9526fa11
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