The Carol J Peace Fund
The Carol J Peace Fund is a private foundation, based in Radford, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $317K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $19K. Net investment income was $5K.
The Carol J Peace Fund at a glance
In short: The Carol J Peace Fund gave $19K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $19,298
- +662.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +75.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,757
- +335.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $316,702
- +11146.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Carol J Peace Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Jude Roman Catholic Church ($9K). Together the top 7 received $19K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Carol J Peace Fund gives
- In 2025 it paid out 280% 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2024) to $19K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Jude Roman Catholic Church Radford, VA | Religious | $8,800 |
| Catholic Community Foundation Henrico, VA | Religious | $7,000 |
| Compassion International Colorado Springs, CO | Humanitarian | $1,318 |
| Virginia Tech Foundation Blacksburg, VA | Education | $1,000 |
| Bible Broadcasting Network BBN Charlotte, NC | Religious | $600 |
| Carpenters Shelter Alexandria, VA | Humanitarian | $330 |
| Pregnancy Resource Center of NRV Radford, VA | Humanitarian | $250 |
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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 | $316,702 | $337,223 | $23,280 | $19,298 | 7 | $19,625 | $5,478 | $7,004 |
| 2024 | $2,816 | $6,377 | $3,861 | $2,530 | 4 | $3,861 | — | $46 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Carol J Peace Fund reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Carol J Peace Fund's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anna Smith
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Carolyn Smith
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
David Smith
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Kenneth Smith
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 The Carol J Peace Fund
How much does The Carol J Peace Fund give each year?
The Carol J Peace Fund gave $19K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3K across 4 grants.
What is The Carol J Peace Fund's typical grant size?
The Carol J Peace Fund's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,757, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Carol J Peace Fund give grants?
The Carol J Peace Fund gives mostly in Virginia: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Radford, VA (2 grants).
Does The Carol J Peace Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Carol J Peace Fund's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious" (3 grants) and "Humanitarian" (3 grants).
Who are The Carol J Peace Fund's largest grantees?
The Carol J Peace Fund's largest 2025 grantees include St Jude Roman Catholic Church ($8,800), Catholic Community Foundation ($7,000) and Compassion International ($1,318), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Carol J Peace Fund?
The Carol J Peace Fund reported $317K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $20K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Carol J Peace Fund's EIN?
The Carol J Peace Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4096607. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2024–2025
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