Coleman a Hunter - Irr Tr Chari
The Emily S. and Coleman A. Hunter Charitable Trust is a private foundation established in 1985, originally in Virginia and currently based in Orlando, Florida. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a focus on supporting education and human services through charitable giving.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.0M
+2.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$295K
-4.8% YoY
Grant Count
39
-11.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
+7.4% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Coleman a Hunter - Irr Tr Chari reported a distributable amount of $354K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Trust was established to provide funding to tax-exempt organizations that focus their programs on residents of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Primary funding priorities include:
- Nonprofit educational organizations, including preparatory schools, colleges, and universities located in Virginia
- Charitable healthcare organizations and hospitals in the Richmond metropolitan area
- Other charitable organizations meeting the requirements of Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3)
Grantmaking
The foundation maintains an active grantmaking program with the following characteristics:
Grant Range
$7,200
Average Grant
$7,200
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Trust has generally restricted its funding to the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Fiscal Year (Ending February 2025):
- Total Assets: $5,979,790
- Total Revenue: $489,285
- Total Expenses: $351,467
- Net Income: $137,818
Prior Year (Ending February 2024):
- Total Assets: $5,835,687
- Total Revenue: $109,271
- Total Expenses: $363,070
- Investment Income and Dividends: $143,361
The foundation's revenue is primarily derived from investment income and dividends rather than contributions.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,979,790 | $5,835,687 | $6,080,780 |
| Revenue | $489,285 | $109,271 | $230,411 |
| Expenses | $351,467 | $363,070 | $423,195 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $324,731 | $338,511 | $388,917 |
| Net Investment Income | $464,189 | $120,550 | $205,204 |
| Distributable Amount | $353,844 | $328,660 | $348,730 |
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
219 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Elijah House Academy ($18,000), Coal Pit Learning Center ($16,000), Cancerlinc - Legal Information ($15,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CHESTERFIELD CASA RICHMOND, VA | GENERAL OPERATING | $7,500 |
| CHESTERFIELD PUBLIC EDUCATION MIDLOTHIAN, VA | GENERAL OPERATING | $7,500 |
| FULL CIRCLE GRIEF CENTER RICHMOND, VA | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| GREATER RICHMOND AQUATICS PTN RICHMOND, VA | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| SPORTABLE RICHMOND ADAPTIVE SPORTS RICHMOND, VA | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| RIVERSIDE SCHOOL NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,500 |
| RICHMOND BALLET RICHMOND, VA | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| AREA CONGREGATIONS TOGETHER IN SERVICE RICHMOND, VA | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| AUTISM SOCIETY CENTRAL VIRGINIA RICHMOND, VA | GENERAL OPERATING | $2,000 |
| SPECIAL OLYMPICS VIRGINIA RICHMOND, VA | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Truist Bank serves as Trustee of the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRUIST BANK | TRUSTEE | 8 | $46,743 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Coleman a Hunter - Irr Tr Chari fund?
The Trust was established to provide funding to tax-exempt organizations that focus their programs on residents of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Primary funding priorities include: • Nonprofit educational organizations, including preparatory schools, colleges, and universities located in Virginia • Charitable healthcare organizations and hospitals in the Richmond metropolitan area • Other charitable organizations meeting the requirements of Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3)
How do I apply for a grant from Coleman a Hunter - Irr Tr Chari?
The foundation maintains an active grantmaking program with the following characteristics: **Grant Activity:** • Made 50 grants in fiscal year 2024 • Average grant size: $7,200 • Median grant size: $5,000 • Grant range: typically between $5,000 to $25,000 **Types of Support:** • Operating support • Project support • Program support **Application Process:** • Applications must be received by August 31st • Organizations selected to receive funding are notified by February of the following year • …
Where does Coleman a Hunter - Irr Tr Chari make grants?
The Trust has generally restricted its funding to the Commonwealth of Virginia.
What size grants does Coleman a Hunter - Irr Tr Chari award?
In 2025, Coleman a Hunter - Irr Tr Chari awarded 39 grants totaling $295K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Coleman a Hunter - Irr Tr Chari required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Coleman a Hunter - Irr Tr Chari reported a distributable amount of $354K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Coleman a Hunter - Irr Tr Chari's EIN?
Coleman a Hunter - Irr Tr Chari's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6219496. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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