E Stuart James Grant Charitable Trust
The E Stuart James Grant Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Danville, Virginia. Its 2025 filing reports grants to Virginia organizations including educational institutions, community organizations, and an animal-welfare organization.
E Stuart James Grant Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: E Stuart James Grant Charitable Trust gave $2.7M across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $297K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,673,000
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $297,000
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $265,000
- Total assets
- $43,282,361
- +20.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to E Stuart James Grant Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 628 Main Street Co Wealth Mgmt, Danville, VA 24541
Phone: (434) 792-5111
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who E Stuart James Grant Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hargrave Military Academy ($700K). Together the top 8 received $2.5M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($190,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 25 grants of 46 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Virginia. The listed recipients include several organizations in Danville, as well as organizations in Chatham, Charlottesville, and Lexington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How E Stuart James Grant Charitable Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+15%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 122% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.2M (2019) to $2.7M (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $2.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hargrave Military Academy Chatham, VA | $600,000 barracks renovation, infrastructure upgrades and facilty improvements (3rd of 5 yr pledge); $100,000 undesignated support | $700,000 |
| Averett University Danville, VA | $400,000 debt reduction (3rd year of 3 year pledge) | $500,000 |
| University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA | $175,000 Advisva; $112,000 UVA-PLE Cohort 23; $50,000 Undesignated | $337,000 |
| Kiwanis Foundation Danville, VA | $75,000 danville science center new films and exhibits; $100,000 blue ridge innovation corridor 1st of 3 yr pledge;; $63,000 god's storehouse equipment and parking lot repairs; $20,000 undesignated support | $333,000 |
| Lions Club Foundation Danville, VA | $75,000 danville pittsylvania co habitat for humanity aging in place; $70,000 community improvement council purchace of van; $100,000 southern va regional alliance 1st year of 3 yr pledge; $20,000 undesignated | $265,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $190,000 |
| Danville Area Humane Society Danville, VA | $100,000 spay/neuter program; $35,000 security equipment upgrades; $20,000 undesignated; $227 refunded | $155,000 |
| Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $50,000 Undesignated Support; $50,000 Scholarship Fund | $100,000 |
| The Hatcher Center (The Arc) Danville, VA | $48,000 hvac replacement; $25,000 customer management system; $20,000 undesignated support | $93,000 |
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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 | $43,282,361 | $10,622,694 | $3,298,387 | $2,673,000 | 9 | $2,845,254 | $10,360,941 | $2,339,659 |
| 2024 | $35,958,054 | $7,628,974 | $2,928,790 | $2,504,773 | 9 | $2,669,252 | $7,372,155 | $2,244,824 |
| 2023 | $31,257,870 | $1,322,544 | $2,601,272 | $2,219,350 | 10 | $2,368,233 | $1,089,505 | $2,097,386 |
| 2022 | $32,528,259 | $1,063,238 | $2,715,191 | $2,326,700 | 9 | $2,463,597 | $847,185 | $2,906,649 |
| 2021 | $34,198,624 | $2,706,110 | $2,826,530 | $2,423,000 | 9 | $2,568,498 | $2,478,960 | $2,335,062 |
| 2020 | $34,320,438 | $802,521 | $2,536,998 | $2,197,500 | 9 | — | $799,424 | $2,083,739 |
| 2019 | $36,054,915 | $2,103,676 | $2,535,731 | $2,181,000 | 9 | — | $1,876,997 | $2,075,809 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, E Stuart James Grant Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $2.3M 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 trust’s filings do not state a mission. Its 2025 grants supported projects and purposes including military academy facilities, university debt reduction and scholarships, community services, cultural and educational exhibits, animal spay/neuter services, and improvements to nonprofit facilities.
Among its grantees, Averett University describes its mission as preparing students to serve and lead as catalysts for positive change through undergraduate and graduate education. Danville Area Humane Society says its purpose is to promote the welfare and humane treatment of animals.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust reported 9 grants totaling $2,673,000. Grant amounts ranged from $93,000 to $700,000, with a median of $265,000. Major grants included $700,000 to Hargrave Military Academy, $500,000 to Averett University, $337,000 to the University of Virginia, $333,000 to Kiwanis Foundation, and $265,000 to Lions Club Foundation.
Other 2025 grants included $190,000 to an individual recipient, $155,000 to Danville Area Humane Society, $100,000 to Virginia Military Institute, and $93,000 to The Hatcher Center. Listed purposes included facility improvements, debt reduction, scholarships, community projects, and animal services.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Atlantic Union Bank is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
E Stuart James Grant Charitable Trust's only listed officer is Atlantic Union Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2024 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Atlantic Union Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$376K (2024) → $395K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: American National Bank Trust CO (2019–2023) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $395K, to Atlantic Union Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about E Stuart James Grant Charitable Trust
How much does E Stuart James Grant Charitable Trust give each year?
E Stuart James Grant Charitable Trust gave $2.7M across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.5M across 9 grants.
What is E Stuart James Grant Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
E Stuart James Grant Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $265,000, and its average grant was $297,000, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does E Stuart James Grant Charitable Trust give grants?
E Stuart James Grant Charitable Trust gives mostly in Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Danville, VA (5 grants).
Does E Stuart James Grant Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on E Stuart James Grant Charitable Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are E Stuart James Grant Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
E Stuart James Grant Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Hargrave Military Academy ($700,000), Averett University ($500,000) and University of Virginia ($337,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($190,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is E Stuart James Grant Charitable Trust?
E Stuart James Grant Charitable Trust reported $43.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does E Stuart James Grant Charitable Trust fund?
The trust’s filings do not state a mission. Its 2025 grants supported projects and purposes including military academy facilities, university debt reduction and scholarships, community services, cultural and educational exhibits, animal spay/neuter services, and improvements to nonprofit facilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from E Stuart James Grant Charitable Trust?
The trust 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 Stuart James Grant Charitable Trust's EIN?
E Stuart James Grant Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6315085. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does E Stuart James Grant Charitable Trust 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 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 April 21, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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