E Boyer & Irene Chrisman Foundation
E Boyer & Irene Chrisman Foundation is a private foundation based in Reston, Virginia. Its 2024 filing reports 28 contributions totaling $21,316 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in areas such as hunger relief, cancer support, homelessness services, and disaster response.
E Boyer & Irene Chrisman Foundation at a glance
In short: E Boyer & Irene Chrisman Foundation gave $21K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $761.286), top state Virginia. 79% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $21,316
- -5.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- -6.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $761
- +1.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $367,156
- -3.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 79% first-time grantees (22 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (48% 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 E Boyer & Irene Chrisman Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1101 Round Pebble Ln, Reston, VA 20194
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who E Boyer & Irene Chrisman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Blacksburg Partnership ($6K). Together the top 10 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
107 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 107 grants of 107 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 48% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia and 19% to recipients in Washington, DC. Other leading recipient states were Florida (8%), New York (7%), and Arizona (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is E Boyer & Irene Chrisman Foundation open to new grantees?
79%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 22 of 28 grantees (79%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $814; repeat grants $566. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 21% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 109% of 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 $19K (2020) to $23K (2023). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg Partnership Blacksburg, VA | Contribution | $6,055 |
| The Kennedy Center for Performing a Washington, DC | Contribution | $1,800 |
| Colorectal Cancer Alliance Washington, DC | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Mote Marine Sarasota, FL | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Food for Neighbors Reston, VA | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Miriams Kitchen Washington, DC | Contribution | $500 |
| Toy's for Tot's Triangle, VA | Contribution | $500 |
| Guiding Eyes Yorktown Heights, NY | Contribution | $500 |
| Operation BBQ Relief Peculiar, MO | Contribution | $500 |
| The Arc of North Carolina Raleigh, NC | Contribution | $500 |
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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 | $367,156 | $26,938 | $39,316 | $21,316 | 28 | $21,316 | $30,086 | $19,515 |
| 2023 | $379,534 | $41,725 | $43,654 | $22,533 | 30 | $22,533 | $21,095 | $19,310 |
| 2021 | $370,437 | $46,297 | $42,277 | $21,690 | 23 | $21,690 | $25,710 | $19,585 |
| 2020 | $366,624 | $-60,267 | $38,988 | $18,960 | 26 | — | $799 | $19,958 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, E Boyer & Irene Chrisman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $20K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Food for Neighbors says it works through schools and social services to help hungry children, while the Colorectal Cancer Alliance says it works to end colon and rectal cancer through prevention, research, and support services. Miriam’s Kitchen describes its mission as ending chronic homelessness in Washington, DC, and Operation BBQ Relief says it serves communities in need.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $21,316. Grants ranged from $148 to $6,055, with a median of $500. The largest listed grants were $6,055 to Blacksburg Partnership, $1,800 to the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, and $1,000 each to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, Mote Marine, and Food for Neighbors. Other listed recipients received $500 each, including Miriam’s Kitchen, Operation BBQ Relief, The Arc of North Carolina, and Puppies Behind Bars.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michaela Plescia, Juliana Plescia, and Vera Lunn Chrisman Plescia as trustees.
E Boyer & Irene Chrisman Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Juliana Plescia
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Michaela Plescia
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Vera Lunn Chrisman Plescia
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $6K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $6K, to Michaela Plescia (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about E Boyer & Irene Chrisman Foundation
How much does E Boyer & Irene Chrisman Foundation give each year?
E Boyer & Irene Chrisman Foundation gave $21K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $23K across 30 grants.
What is E Boyer & Irene Chrisman Foundation's typical grant size?
E Boyer & Irene Chrisman Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $761, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from E Boyer & Irene Chrisman Foundation that year got $814 on average.
Where does E Boyer & Irene Chrisman Foundation give grants?
E Boyer & Irene Chrisman Foundation's top state is Virginia, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (19%) and Florida (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (5 grants) and Sarasota, FL (2 grants).
Does E Boyer & Irene Chrisman Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on E Boyer & Irene Chrisman Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (28 grants).
Who are E Boyer & Irene Chrisman Foundation's largest grantees?
E Boyer & Irene Chrisman Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Blacksburg Partnership ($6,055), The Kennedy Center for Performing a ($1,800) and Colorectal Cancer Alliance ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is E Boyer & Irene Chrisman Foundation?
E Boyer & Irene Chrisman Foundation reported $367K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $21K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does E Boyer & Irene Chrisman Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from E Boyer & Irene Chrisman Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is E Boyer & Irene Chrisman Foundation's EIN?
E Boyer & Irene Chrisman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1842806. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does E Boyer & Irene Chrisman Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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.
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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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