Jt-minnie Maude Charitable Trust

DANVILLE, VA EIN: 26-0771142

The J.T. – Minnie Maude Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) private foundation established in 2007 through the generosity of its sole benefactor, James T. Emerson (deceased). The Trust is located in Danville, Virginia and operates as a family foundation providing higher education scholarships and charitable grants to tax-exempt organizations.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$51.2M

+1.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$2.3M

-1.0% YoY

Grant Count

433

-2.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$5K

+1.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jt-minnie Maude Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $2.8M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

Mission: Following the directions of its sole benefactor, James Thomas Emerson, the J.T. – Minnie Maude Charitable Trust provides higher education scholarships to increase career opportunities for regional students and grants to tax-exempt organizations to improve the quality of life for residents of Danville/Pittsylvania County.

Vision: The Trust serves as a perpetual financial resource to area students and tax-exempt organizations allowing the community and its residents to compete and succeed.

Primary Funding Areas:

Higher education scholarships
Arts and culture
Social services (including food banks)
Parks and recreation
Health and healthcare clinics
Education
Children and youth
Fire departments and rescue squads
Community development
Public safety
Civic affairs

Grantmaking

The Trust has awarded over $18 million in scholarships since its inception in 2007. Scholarships support students pursuing:

Grant Range

$24,200

Average Grant

$30,900

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The Trust focuses on the greater Danville, Virginia region and surrounding areas, specifically:

Danville/Pittsylvania County, Virginia
Halifax and Henry counties, Virginia
Caswell and Rockingham counties, North Carolina

Grant Distribution by State

Virginia $5.8M (99%)

North Carolina $33K (1%)

Georgia $13K (0%)

+2 more states

States

Alabama District of Columbia Georgia Indiana Maryland North Carolina Tennessee Virginia Vi West Virginia

Cities

AltonArlingtonAxtonBaltimoreBassettBirminghamBlacksburgBlairsBlanchBufordBurkeBurlingtonCallandsCaryCascadeChapel HillCharlotteCharlottesvilleChathamChristiansburg

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Most Recent Financial Data (2024):

Total Assets: $51.2 million
Revenue: $4.32 million
Expenses: $3.48 million
Total Liabilities: $0

Tax-Exempt Status: Designated as 501(c)(3) organization; tax-exempt since March 2008

EIN: 26-0771142

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$51,231,387	$50,391,799	$51,801,520
Revenue	$4,316,783	$1,947,886	$1,316,094
Expenses	$3,477,195	$3,357,607	$3,241,707
Qualifying Distributions	$3,024,964	$2,962,737	$2,807,593
Net Investment Income	$3,889,552	$1,568,016	$1,198,303
Distributable Amount	$2,802,462	$2,579,294	$2,647,501

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 2024

Grant Size Distribution

250 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from Jt-minnie Maude Charitable Trust

Foundation

Maude Charitable Trust Charitable Grants

JT-MINNIE MAUDE CHARITABLE TRUST

Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Averett University (Grants) ($100,000), Gretna Rescue Squad Inc ($83,830), Hurt Volunteer Fire Department Inc ($78,400).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Averett University (Grants) Danville, VA	Memorial Donation	$100
Averett University (Grants) Danville, VA	redesigning and developing Health Sciences course curriculum; nursing simulation manikin	$100,000
Bachelors Hall Volunteer Fire Department Inc Danville, VA	LUCAS III Chest Compression Device and Stryker Power Load Ambulance cot lift	$49,251
Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Danville Area Incorporated Danville, VA	Recruit mentors/mentees, create, maintain and evaluate matches, provide activities and college/university tours	$25,000
Blairs Fire & Rescue Inc Blairs, VA	ten (10) sets turnout gear	$36,574
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Danville Area Danville, VA	Power Hour Program	$40,000
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Danville Area Danville, VA	transportation to after school programs, summer programs, and activities	$51,000
Chatham Rescue Squad Chatham, VA	ambulance	$32,333
Chatham Rescue Squad Chatham, VA	Stryker Power Pro 2 stretcher with accessories, two (2) Hartwell Combi Carrier scoop stretchers, and a McGrath video laryngoscope with accessories	$39,714
Community Improvement Council Danville, VA	shading equipment for playground equipment	$11,694

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Key trustees identified:

Sarah W. Kubic, Co-Trustee
Julia L. Ingram, Co-Trustee
John D. Lovelace, Co-Trustee

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
DONNA M WEBB	TRUSTEE	5	$115,928
JULIA L INGRAM	TRUSTEE	5	$115,928
JOHN D LOVELACE	TRUSTEE	5	$115,928
EARL K EMERSON	TRUSTEE	5	$115,929
HARRY P SAKELLARIS	TRUSTEE	5	$115,928

Contact Information

Address: 223 Riverview Drive, Suite G, Danville, VA 24541

Phone: 434.797.3330

Fax: 434.797.3343

Website: www.jtmm.org

Office Hours: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Jt-minnie Maude Charitable Trust fund?

**Mission:** Following the directions of its sole benefactor, James Thomas Emerson, the J.T. – Minnie Maude Charitable Trust provides higher education scholarships to increase career opportunities for regional students and grants to tax-exempt organizations to improve the quality of life for residents of Danville/Pittsylvania County. **Vision:** The Trust serves as a perpetual financial resource to area students and tax-exempt organizations allowing the community and its residents to compete an…

How do I apply for a grant from Jt-minnie Maude Charitable Trust?

**Scholarship Program:** The Trust has awarded over $18 million in scholarships since its inception in 2007. Scholarships support students pursuing: • Associate or bachelor's degrees • Trade school diplomas or certificates • Postgraduate degrees (master's, PhD, MD, etc.) **Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:** Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have lived for at least the past twelve consecutive months in: • Halifax, Henry, or Pittsylvania counties in Virginia (including towns and cities wi…

Where does Jt-minnie Maude Charitable Trust make grants?

The Trust focuses on the greater Danville, Virginia region and surrounding areas, specifically: • Danville/Pittsylvania County, Virginia • Halifax and Henry counties, Virginia • Caswell and Rockingham counties, North Carolina

What size grants does Jt-minnie Maude Charitable Trust award?

In 2024, Jt-minnie Maude Charitable Trust awarded 433 grants totaling $2.3M — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Jt-minnie Maude Charitable Trust required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Jt-minnie Maude Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $2.8M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Jt-minnie Maude Charitable Trust's EIN?

Jt-minnie Maude Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0771142. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.