Christian Family Foundation

RICHMOND, VA EIN: 54-1608741 Website

Arts and culture Education Higher education University education Environment

The Christian Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Richmond, Virginia, established in 1991. It operates as an independent grantmaking organization with a focus on supporting diverse philanthropic causes across multiple states.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.7M

-1.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$410K

+2.5% YoY

Grant Count

-4.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$10K

+7.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Christian Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $440K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation does not have a publicly stated mission statement on file. However, its grantmaking priorities encompass:

Education
Healthcare
Environmental protection
The arts
Health research
Community development
Human services
Family services
Child welfare
Arts and culture
Housing development

Grantmaking

The foundation also previously supported the Tuckahoe YMCA.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation funds projects across multiple U.S. states and cities, including:

Virginia
Maryland
New York
Pennsylvania
California
District of Columbia

Specific cities where funding has been directed include Annapolis, Bethesda, Charlottesville, and New York.

Grant Distribution by State

Virginia $1.8M (89%)

Maryland $140K (7%)

New York $44K (2%)

District of Columbia $15K (1%)

Pennsylvania $14K (1%)

California $10K (0%)

States

California District of Columbia Maryland New York Pennsylvania Virginia

Cities

AnnapolisBethesdaCharlottesvilleChesapeakeEast MorichesGloucesterGoochlandHarrisonburgHenricoMechanincsvilleNew YorkNorfolkPittsburghRestonRichmondSan FranciscoVirginia BeachWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year 2024:

Total assets: $3,725,897
Total revenues: $457,872
Total expenses: $512,443
Investment income and dividends: $218,474
Number of employees: 0

Contact Information:

Phone: 804-783-7203
Address: PO Box 1998, Richmond, VA 23218-1998

Tax Status:

EIN: 54-1608741
IRS 501(c)(3) classification
NTEE code: T20 (Private Foundations)

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$3,725,897	$3,780,468	$3,799,541
Revenue	$457,872	$474,732	$332,464
Expenses	$512,443	$493,805	$500,415
Qualifying Distributions	$410,000	$400,000	$400,000
Net Investment Income	$355,429	$380,927	$232,049
Distributable Amount	$440,155	$397,498	$410,633

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

204 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Tuckahoe Ymca ($50,000), Mcv Foundation ($41,500), Cape Henry Collegiate School ($35,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
NEEDLE'S EYE MINISTRIES RICHMOND, VA	RELIGIOUS	$5,000
GIRL SCOUTS OF VA MECHANINCSVILLE, VA	GENERAL FUNDING	$10,000
UNIVERSITY OF VA HEALTH SYSTEM CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA	FAMILY ADVOCACY	$10,000
VIRGINIA HOME FOR BOYS AND GIRLS RICHMOND, VA	YOUTH SUPPORT	$1,500
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF RICHMOND RICHMOND, VA	YOUTH SUPPORT	$1,500
FEED MORE RICHMOND, VA	HUNGER RELIEF	$8,500
SCIENCE MUSEUM OF VA RICHMOND, VA	EDUCATION	$2,500
EASTERN MENNONITE UNIVERSITY HARRISONBURG, VA	EDUCATION	$5,000
CROSSOVER HEALTHCARE MINISTRY RICHMOND, VA	RELIGIOUSSUPPORT	$6,000
JAMES RIVER ASSOCIATION RICHMOND, VA	ENVIRONMENTALPROTECTION	$16,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Board members include:

Bruce L. Mertens (compensated at $30,000)
Langdon T. Christian IV (uncompensated)
Walter Lee Christian (uncompensated)
Mark A. Christian (uncompensated)
Thomas K. Garner (uncompensated)

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
BRUCE L MERTENS	DIRECTOR	2	$30,000
LANGDON T CHRISTIAN IV	DIRECTOR	2	—
WALTER LEE CHRISTIAN	DIRECTOR	2	—
MARK A CHRISTIAN	DIRECTOR	2	—
THOMAS K GARNER	DIRECTOR	2	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Arts and culture Education Higher education University education Environment

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Christian Family Foundation fund?

The foundation does not have a publicly stated mission statement on file. However, its grantmaking priorities encompass: • Education • Healthcare • Environmental protection • The arts • Health research • Community development • Human services • Family services • Child welfare • Arts and culture • Housing development

How do I apply for a grant from Christian Family Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 39 grants in 2024 • Total giving: $410,000 (2024) • Typical award range: $1,000–$57,000 **Recent Grants (2024):** • MCV Foundation: $41,500 (Education) • Cape Henry Collegiate School: $35,000 (Education) • Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters (CHKD): $21,000 (Healthcare) The foundation also previously supported the Tuckahoe YMCA.

Where does Christian Family Foundation make grants?

The foundation funds projects across multiple U.S. states and cities, including: • Virginia • Maryland • New York • Pennsylvania • California • District of Columbia Specific cities where funding has been directed include Annapolis, Bethesda, Charlottesville, and New York.

What size grants does Christian Family Foundation award?

In 2024, Christian Family Foundation awarded 42 grants totaling $410K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Christian Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Christian Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $440K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.