The Carol M and Charles G Thalhimer Jr
The Carol M and Charles G Thalhimer Jr is a private foundation, based in Richmond, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $110K. Net investment income was $142K.
The Carol M and Charles G Thalhimer Jr at a glance
In short: The Carol M and Charles G Thalhimer Jr gave $110K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $110,000
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,750
- -3.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $1,749,855
- +1.5% 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.
Who The Carol M and Charles G Thalhimer Jr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Maymont Foundation ($30K across 2 grants). Together the top 7 received $110K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Carol M and Charles G Thalhimer Jr gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+16%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $95K (2019) to $110K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $110K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Collegiate School Richmond, VA | General Purposes | $15,000 |
| Feedmore (Central Virginia Foodbank) Richmond, VA | General Purposes | $15,000 |
| Maymont Foundation Richmond, VA | Capital Campaign | $15,000 |
| Maymont Foundation Richmond, VA | General Operations - Annual Fund | $15,000 |
| The Doorways Richmond, VA | General Purposes | $15,000 |
| VCU Massey Cancer Center Richmond, VA | General Purposes | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond Richmond, VA | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| MCV Foundation Richmond, VA | General Purposes | $10,000 |
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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 | $1,749,855 | $152,502 | $125,891 | $110,000 | 8 | $113,041 | $141,767 | $123,178 |
| 2024 | $1,723,244 | $177,742 | $111,518 | $100,000 | 7 | $100,000 | $170,453 | $110,455 |
| 2023 | $1,657,020 | $203,323 | $110,851 | $100,000 | 8 | $101,700 | $195,273 | $99,652 |
| 2022 | $1,564,548 | $97,176 | $107,002 | $95,000 | 9 | $96,772 | $88,921 | $101,475 |
| 2021 | $1,574,374 | $107,158 | $104,298 | $95,000 | 8 | $96,113 | $98,997 | $113,989 |
| 2020 | $1,571,514 | $58,365 | $110,038 | $95,000 | 8 | — | $49,906 | $92,933 |
| 2019 | $1,623,187 | $83,032 | $107,040 | $95,000 | 9 | — | $75,594 | $93,578 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Carol M and Charles G Thalhimer Jr reported a distributable amount of $123K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Carol M and Charles G Thalhimer Jr is led by Carol M. Thalhimer, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carol M. Thalhimer
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles G. Thalhimer III
Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harry R. Thalhimer
Vicepresident
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret R. Thalhimer
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Carol M and Charles G Thalhimer Jr
How much does The Carol M and Charles G Thalhimer Jr give each year?
The Carol M and Charles G Thalhimer Jr gave $110K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $100K across 7 grants.
What is The Carol M and Charles G Thalhimer Jr's typical grant size?
The Carol M and Charles G Thalhimer Jr's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $13,750, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Carol M and Charles G Thalhimer Jr give grants?
The Carol M and Charles G Thalhimer Jr 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 Richmond, VA (8 grants).
Does The Carol M and Charles G Thalhimer Jr give general operating support?
Yes: 88% of The Carol M and Charles G Thalhimer Jr's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Carol M and Charles G Thalhimer Jr's largest grantees?
The Carol M and Charles G Thalhimer Jr's largest 2025 grantees include Maymont Foundation ($30,000 across 2 grants), Collegiate School ($15,000) and Feedmore (Central Virginia Foodbank) ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Carol M and Charles G Thalhimer Jr?
The Carol M and Charles G Thalhimer Jr reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $113K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $123K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Carol M and Charles G Thalhimer Jr's EIN?
The Carol M and Charles G Thalhimer Jr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6460302. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 28, 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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