Charles County Charitable Trust
The Charles County Charitable Trust is a public charity based in Bel Alton, Maryland that manages the grant application and award process for nonprofits located in Charles County. The organization receives funding from the Charles County Board of Commissioners and serves as a critical resource for the local nonprofit sector, which comprises over 500 organizations working across health, disabilities, the arts, education, youth, the environment, law, and human services.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$235K
+2.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.4M
-11.0% YoY
Grant Count
46
-6.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$30K
-5.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The mission of the Charles County Charitable Trust is to improve quality of life in the community by strengthening the local nonprofit sector through educational programs and grant assistance.
The Trust's primary funding focus areas include:
- Human Services
- Nonprofit Human Services
- Poverty Alleviation
- Christian Nonprofits
Grantmaking
The Charles County Charitable Trust administers multiple grant programs for local nonprofits:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Charles County Charitable Trust funds nonprofits located in Charles County, Maryland exclusively.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue:
- Total assets: $234,669–$235,000
- Total giving: $1,446,246
- Annual income: $1.7 million
Tax Status:
- EIN: 81-3638681
- 501(c)(3) public charity
- IRS ruling year: 2017
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $234,669 | $228,247 | $155,934 |
| Revenue | $1,668,070 | $1,849,393 | $1,876,154 |
| Expenses | $1,669,995 | $1,765,670 | $1,872,646 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | $114 | $74 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
238 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Charles County Charitable Trust
COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund
Charles County Charitable Trust
Amount
$950 - $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Fiscal Year Nonprofit Grant Awards Program
Charles County Charitable Trust
Amount
$3,000 - $65,000
Deadline
Closed
Fundraising and Sustainability Scholarship Program
Charles County Charitable Trust
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board of Directors:
- Tina Wilson, President (Retired U.S. Army Major and Veteran)
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christie Burnett | Executive Dir. | 35 | $83,343 |
| Nicole Daniels | President | 2 | — |
| Tina Wilson | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Laura Forbes | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Russell Yates | Director | 1 | — |
| Darlene Breck | Director | 1 | — |
| Virginia McGraw | Director | 1 | — |
| Monise Stephenson | Director | 1 | — |
| Sylvia Royster | Director | 1 | — |
| Luisa Moeller | Director | 1 | — |
| Mark Gaskill | Director | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Trust actively monitors and highlights the impact of its grantees. Recent coverage has featured organizations like Upward Thrive Academy, which provides food assistance and life skills programming to Charles County youth, demonstrating the Trust's focus on supporting nonprofits addressing critical community needs.
FY27 Fiscal Year Grant - Charles County Charitable TrustThe organization continues to launch new grant cycles and expand its programs to support the growing nonprofit sector in Charles County.
FY27 Fiscal Year Grant - Charles County Charitable TrustSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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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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