Fray Family Charitable Trust
The Fray Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Rustburg, Virginia. Its stated grant restriction is to support organizations benefiting the present and future citizens of Campbell County, Virginia.
Fray Family Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Fray Family Charitable Trust gave $352K across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $351,860
- +43.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- +12.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,566
- +27.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,250
- Total assets
- $3,747,887
- -2.0% 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 September 2026.
How to apply to Fray Family Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The Trust does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its filing describes a process in which applicants submit 10 complete application packages, each including a completed information sheet, grant narrative, board-member list, the organization’s most recent and complete financial information, and IRS determination letter. Grants are restricted to organizations serving the benefit, welfare, education, and betterment of present and future citizens of Campbell County, Virginia.
- Contact
Application contact: Catherine H Moore Recording Secreta
Mailing address: PO Box 442, Rustburg, VA 24588
Phone: (434) 332-9619
Email: chmoore@campbellcountyva.gov
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fray Family Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Barcc ($110K). Together the top 10 received $249K.
Organizations only. It also paid 11 grants to individuals ($60,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
116 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 114 grants of 116 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia. The Trust’s stated restriction limits awards to organizations serving present and future citizens of Campbell County, Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Fray Family Charitable Trust gives
- 44% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 86% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 173% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $101K (2023) to $352K (2025). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $352K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Barcc Rustburg, VA | New Animal Shelter for Campbell County | $110,000 |
| Campbell County Board of Supervisors Rustburg, VA | Memorandum of Understanding | $24,000 |
| Brookville Band Boosters Lynchburg, VA | Replace Box Truck for Marching Bees Band | $20,000 |
| Campbell County Educational Foundation Rustburg, VA | Career Readiness for Campbell County Public School Students | $20,000 |
| Altavista Areacampbell County Fuller Center (FKA Habitat for Humanity) Altavista, VA | 2025 home build & future land purchase (formerly habitat for humanity) | $15,000 |
| Evington Volunteer Fire Department Evington, VA | Gear and Hose Washer | $15,000 |
| Concord Fire Department Concord, VA | Ladder Truck Hose | $13,060 |
| Lyn-Dan Heights Fire Department Lynchburg, VA | Technical Rescue Team | $12,000 |
| Campbell County Training School Complex Rustburg, VA | Roof Painting Project Building 1504 | $10,000 |
| 11 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $60,000 |
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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 | $3,747,887 | $320,161 | $396,417 | $351,860 | 28 | $355,487 | $279,445 | $204,971 |
| 2024 | $3,824,143 | $559,306 | $291,864 | $245,648 | 25 | $248,818 | $191,145 | $201,009 |
| 2023 | $3,556,701 | $101,345 | $154,831 | $101,000 | 16 | $118,143 | $72,388 | $173,212 |
| 2022 | $3,610,187 | $130,446 | $242,504 | $188,751 | 23 | $203,436 | $93,393 | $183,037 |
| 2021 | $3,722,245 | $262,193 | $267,563 | $196,106 | 24 | $228,467 | $226,097 | $207,821 |
| 2020 | $3,727,615 | $91,273 | $178,486 | $153,351 | 21 | — | $77,099 | $187,476 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fray Family Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $205K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Trust states that grants are restricted to organizations providing for the “benefit, welfare, education and betterment” of the present and future citizens of Campbell County, Virginia.
Its grantees illustrate a range of community services. Harvest Outreach Center describes its mission as providing Campbell County children with counseling, tutoring, and mentoring in a safe environment. Campbell County Training School Complex says it works to preserve African American education history and the Rosenwald School campus through restoration, cultural preservation, and community programming. Gladys Volunteer Fire Department describes its work as providing fire suppression and emergency aid, while Amazement Square says it uses hands-on learning to encourage creativity and understanding.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the Trust reported 28 grants totaling $351,860. Those grants ranged from $2,800 to $110,000, with a median of $5,250. Earlier reported grantmaking totaled $245,648 across 25 grants in 2024 and $101,000 across 16 grants in 2023.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $110,000 to BARCC for a new animal shelter for Campbell County; $24,000 to the Campbell County Board of Supervisors for a memorandum of understanding; and $20,000 each to Brookville Band Boosters for a replacement box truck and Campbell County Educational Foundation for career readiness. Other grants included $15,000 to Altavista Area/Campbell County Fuller Center for a home build and future land purchase, and $15,000 to Evington Volunteer Fire Department for gear and a hose washer.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The Trust’s 2025 filing lists Tracy Fairchild, Dr. Kerry W. Gateley, Lisa Linthicum, Sheriff Whit Clark, Jordan Welborn, and Dr. Clay Stanley as trustees. It also lists Justin Carwile as Board of Supervisors Chair.
Fray Family Charitable Trust is led by Justin Carwile, Board of Supervisors Chair on the 2025 filing; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Justin Carwile
Board of Supervisors Chair
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kerry W. Gateley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Linthicum
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Fairchild
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheriff Whit Clark
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clay Stanley
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jordan Welborn
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Kenneth Brown (2024) — Board of Supervisors Chair
- Former: Kenny Brown (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Mary H. Pascale (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Robert Johnson II (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Matt Cline (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Eddie Gunter Jr. (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Steve Hutcherson (2020–2021) — Trustee
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 Fray Family Charitable Trust
How much does Fray Family Charitable Trust give each year?
Fray Family Charitable Trust gave $352K across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $246K across 25 grants.
What is Fray Family Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Fray Family Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $5,250, and its average grant was $12,566, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Fray Family Charitable Trust give grants?
Fray Family 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 Rustburg, VA (8 grants), Lynchburg, VA (3 grants), Altavista, VA (2 grants) and Evington, VA (2 grants).
Does Fray Family Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on Fray Family Charitable Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational Scholarship" (10 grants).
Who are Fray Family Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Fray Family Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Barcc ($110,000), Campbell County Board of Supervisors ($24,000) and Brookville Band Boosters ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 11 grants to individuals ($60,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Fray Family Charitable Trust?
Fray Family Charitable Trust reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $355K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $205K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Fray Family Charitable Trust fund?
The Trust states that grants are restricted to organizations providing for the “benefit, welfare, education and betterment” of the present and future citizens of Campbell County, Virginia. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fray Family Charitable Trust?
The Trust does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Fray Family Charitable Trust's EIN?
Fray Family Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6450695. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Fray Family Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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