Elizabeth Ireland Graves Charitable Tr
Elizabeth Ireland Graves Charitable TR is a private foundation located in Bremo Bluff, Virginia. It makes grants to public charities, which conduct the charitable programs; the foundation reports that it conducts no direct charitable activities.
Elizabeth Ireland Graves Charitable Tr at a glance
In short: Elizabeth Ireland Graves Charitable Tr gave $117K across 32 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Virginia. 3% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $117,111
- +59.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 32
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,660
- +49.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $3,688,470
- +7.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 3% first-time grantees (1 of 32, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (74% 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 Elizabeth Ireland Graves Charitable Tr
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1853 Glenarvon Dr, Bremo Bluff, VA 23022
Phone: (434) 842-1922
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Elizabeth Ireland Graves Charitable Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Grace Episcopal Church ($34K). Together the top 10 received $91K.
Grant Size Distribution
161 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 160 grants of 161 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, recipients in Virginia received 74% of grant dollars. South Carolina and the District of Columbia each received 9%, Michigan received 4%, and North Carolina received 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Elizabeth Ireland Graves Charitable Tr open to new grantees?
3%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 32 grantees (3%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 91% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 49% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $73K (2024) to $171K (2021). In 2025 it made 32 grants totaling $117K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grace Episcopal Church Bremo Bluff, VA | Operating Expenses- Replace Roof, Landscaping | $34,000 |
| The Abbeville Institute McClellanville, SC | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Federalist Society Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| West Bottom Baptist Church Richmond, VA | Unrestrictive | $9,111 |
| Blue Ridge Food Bank Verona, VA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Copper Crest Riding Therapy Wytheville, VA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Fluvanna Christian Service Society Palmyra, VA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Richmond SPCA Richmond, VA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Fluvanna County Habitat for Humanit Palmyra, VA | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
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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 | $3,688,470 | $55,952 | $122,368 | $117,111 | 32 | $122,368 | $129,364 | — |
| 2024 | $3,418,197 | $337,315 | $78,864 | $73,463 | 30 | $78,864 | $337,315 | $160,123 |
| 2023 | $3,214,102 | $87,693 | $98,353 | $95,000 | 31 | $98,353 | $90,094 | $151,934 |
| 2022 | $3,178,886 | $69,389 | $108,749 | $101,000 | 33 | $101,000 | $70,174 | $152,701 |
| 2021 | $3,149,952 | $54,854 | $170,715 | $170,715 | 35 | $170,715 | $62,548 | $145,745 |
| 2020 | $2,833,051 | $38,752 | $142,838 | $136,850 | 34 | — | $57,551 | $130,948 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants supported organizations including churches, food and social-service providers, educational institutions, animal-welfare groups, and arts and environmental organizations.
The grantees describe their own work in varied ways. Good Samaritan Ministries says it helps residents address homelessness, poverty, and alcohol and drug dependency. Fluvanna County Habitat for Humanity describes its work as providing affordable homeownership opportunities to lower-income families in Fluvanna County. The Wildlife Center of Virginia says it treats and rehabilitates ill or injured wild animals and provides education on environmental issues.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 32 grants totaling $117,111. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $34,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest award was $34,000 to Grace Episcopal Church in Bremo Bluff, Virginia, for operating expenses, roof replacement, and landscaping. Other larger grants included $10,000 each to The Abbeville Institute and The Federalist Society, and $9,111 to West Bottom Baptist Church. Blue Ridge Food Bank, Copper Crest Riding Therapy, Fluvanna Christian Service Society, Hillsdale College, and Richmond SPCA each received $5,000.
Other 2025 recipients included Good Samaritan Ministries, Fluvanna County Habitat for Humanity, and Samaritan’s Purse, each of which received $3,000. North Street Playhouse, the Piedmont Environmental Council, the Wildlife Center of Virginia, Fluvanna County Historical Society, and Hospice of the Piedmont each received $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sayre O Graves and W A Winston as trustees.
Elizabeth Ireland Graves Charitable Tr's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sayre O. Graves
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
W. A. Winston
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Elizabeth Ireland Graves Charitable Tr
How much does Elizabeth Ireland Graves Charitable Tr give each year?
Elizabeth Ireland Graves Charitable Tr gave $117K across 32 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $73K across 30 grants.
What is Elizabeth Ireland Graves Charitable Tr's typical grant size?
Elizabeth Ireland Graves Charitable Tr's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,660, across 32 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Elizabeth Ireland Graves Charitable Tr that year got $9K on average.
Where does Elizabeth Ireland Graves Charitable Tr give grants?
Elizabeth Ireland Graves Charitable Tr gives mostly in Virginia: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were South Carolina (9%) and District of Columbia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, VA (6 grants), Palmyra, VA (6 grants), Charlottesville, VA (2 grants) and Warrenton, VA (2 grants).
Does Elizabeth Ireland Graves Charitable Tr give general operating support?
Yes: 91% of Elizabeth Ireland Graves Charitable Tr's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (29 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Elizabeth Ireland Graves Charitable Tr's largest grantees?
Elizabeth Ireland Graves Charitable Tr's largest 2025 grantees include Grace Episcopal Church ($34,000), The Abbeville Institute ($10,000) and The Federalist Society ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Elizabeth Ireland Graves Charitable Tr?
Elizabeth Ireland Graves Charitable Tr reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $56K.
What does Elizabeth Ireland Graves Charitable Tr fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants supported organizations including churches, food and social-service providers, educational institutions, animal-welfare groups, and arts and environmental organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Elizabeth Ireland Graves Charitable Tr?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Elizabeth Ireland Graves Charitable Tr's EIN?
Elizabeth Ireland Graves Charitable Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6421160. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Elizabeth Ireland Graves Charitable Tr 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Elizabeth Ireland Graves Charitable Tr funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/elizabeth-ireland-graves-charitable-tr-morg_c68f53a115064c769b8c09588ed0aac5
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