Charles G Thalhimer & Family Foundation
The Charles G Thalhimer & Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Richmond, Virginia. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to Virginia recipients.
Charles G Thalhimer & Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Charles G Thalhimer & Family Foundation gave $238K across 54 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Virginia. 12% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $238,250
- +69.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 54
- +14.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,412
- +47.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $2,724,270
- +2.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (3 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Charles G Thalhimer & Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. The 2024 filing says to apply by letter to Mr Harry R Thalhimer. There are no deadlines. Applicants must be publicly supported tax-exempt charitable organizations.
- Review Cycle
- None, according to the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- None, according to the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Mr Harry R Thalhimer
Mailing address: 4825 Radord Avenue Suite 100, Richmond, VA 23230
Phone: (804) 355-1200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Charles G Thalhimer & Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Community Federation of Richmond ($70K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $202K.
Grant Size Distribution
204 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 204 grants of 204 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 92% of grant dollars went to Virginia recipients, 4% to North Carolina, 3% to Ohio, and 1% to Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 54 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Charles G Thalhimer & Family Foundation open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 26 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 81% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 88% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 114% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $102K (2020) to $238K (2025). In 2025 it made 54 grants totaling $238K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Federation of Richmond Richmond, VA | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $25,000 |
| Jewish Community Federation of Richmond Richmond, VA | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $25,000 |
| Jewish Community Federation of Richmond Richmond, VA | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $20,000 |
| Bolling Haxall House Foundation Richmond, VA | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $15,000 |
| Bolling Haxall House Foundation Richmond, VA | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $10,000 |
| (Eblen Charities - Asheville Hurricane Relief) Asheville, NC | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $10,000 |
| Richmond Symphony Richmond, VA | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $10,000 |
| VMFA Foundation Richmond, VA | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $10,000 |
| VMFA Foundation Richmond, VA | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $10,000 |
| 1708 Gallery Richmond, VA | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,724,270 | $341,705 | $270,836 | $238,250 | 54 | $243,474 | $319,349 | $213,688 |
| 2024 | $2,663,110 | $318,813 | $178,763 | $140,200 | 47 | $151,055 | $294,605 | $195,766 |
| 2023 | $2,523,060 | $207,235 | $189,513 | $170,900 | 45 | $173,309 | $194,250 | $174,155 |
| 2022 | $2,505,338 | $200,688 | $139,329 | $127,000 | 26 | $129,562 | $192,921 | $180,413 |
| 2021 | $2,436,438 | $119,423 | $168,562 | $143,750 | 32 | — | $100,786 | $187,385 |
| 2020 | $2,527,353 | $78,581 | $123,916 | $101,500 | 16 | — | $62,433 | $156,832 |
| 2019 | $2,586,043 | $151,709 | $180,255 | $157,923 | 13 | — | $135,665 | $141,038 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles G Thalhimer & Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $214K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing does not state a separate mission. The 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations, including a community federation, a historic-preservation foundation, arts organizations, and a child-development organization. The Jewish Community Federation of Richmond describes its work as coordinating charitable fundraising and allocations and addressing matters affecting the Jewish community. Bolling Haxall House Foundation says it preserves and maintains a property listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The Richmond Symphony says it performs, teaches, and champions music, while 1708 Gallery describes its mission as presenting new art and supporting artistic innovation and public appreciation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 54 grants totaling $238,250. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $25,000, with a median of $2,500. Among the largest reported awards were three grants to the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond ($25,000, $25,000, and $20,000); two to Bolling Haxall House Foundation ($15,000 and $10,000); and $10,000 each to the Richmond Symphony, VMFA Foundation, and Eblen Charities for Asheville hurricane relief. The filing also lists two $5,000 grants to 1708 Gallery and a $5,000 grant to Child Development Resources.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Harry R Thalhimer as president and treasurer; Marcia H Thalhimer as vice president and secretary; and Andrew M Thalhimer, Charles G Thalhimer III, and Michael H Thalhimer as directors.
Charles G Thalhimer & Family Foundation is led by Harry R. Thalhimer, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Harry R. Thalhimer
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew M. Thalhimer
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles G. Thalhimer III
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael H. Thalhimer
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marcia H. Thalhimer
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Charles G Thalhimer & Family Foundation
How much does Charles G Thalhimer & Family Foundation give each year?
Charles G Thalhimer & Family Foundation gave $238K across 54 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $140K across 47 grants.
What is Charles G Thalhimer & Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Charles G Thalhimer & Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $4,412, across 54 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Charles G Thalhimer & Family Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Charles G Thalhimer & Family Foundation give grants?
Charles G Thalhimer & Family Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, VA (45 grants), Dayton, OH (2 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Who are Charles G Thalhimer & Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Charles G Thalhimer & Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Community Federation of Richmond ($70,000 across 3 grants), Bolling Haxall House Foundation ($27,000 across 3 grants) and Richmond Symphony ($21,000 across 4 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Charles G Thalhimer & Family Foundation?
Charles G Thalhimer & Family Foundation reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $243K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $214K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Charles G Thalhimer & Family Foundation fund?
The filing does not state a separate mission. The 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations, including a community federation, a historic-preservation foundation, arts organizations, and a child-development organization. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charles G Thalhimer & Family Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Charles G Thalhimer & Family Foundation's EIN?
Charles G Thalhimer & Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6047108. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Charles G Thalhimer & Family 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 5, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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