The Carter and Kay Craigie
The Carter and Kay Craigie is a private foundation based in Malvern, Pennsylvania. In its 2025 filing, it reported making 10 grants totaling $60,000 to charitable organizations, with grants listed in Virginia and North Carolina.
The Carter and Kay Craigie at a glance
In short: The Carter and Kay Craigie gave $60K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Virginia. 50% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $60,000
- +5.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -23.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,000
- +36.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $877,231
- +0.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (5 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- 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 October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Carter and Kay Craigie
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 30 Valley Stream Parkway, Malvern, PA 19355
Phone: (484) 323-1345
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Carter and Kay Craigie funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Blacksburg Refugee Partnership ($6K). Together the top 10 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 62 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia and 10% to recipients in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Carter and Kay Craigie open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 10 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 33% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2019) to $60K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg Refugee Partnership Blacksburg, VA | Grant to Another 501(C)(3) Org | $6,000 |
| New River Community College Foundat Dublin, VA | Grant to Another 501(C)(3) Org | $6,000 |
| New River Family Shelter Blacksburg, VA | Grant to Another 501(C)(3) Org | $6,000 |
| St John's Church Foundation Richmond, VA | Grant to Another 501(C)(3) Org | $6,000 |
| Radford-Fairlawn Daily Bread Radford, VA | Grant to Another 501(C)(3) Org | $6,000 |
| Women's Resource Center of Radford, VA | Grant to Another 501(C)(3) Org | $6,000 |
| Bobcat Backpacks Radford, VA | Grant to Another 501(C)(3) | $6,000 |
| Community Health Center of Christiansburg, VA | Grant to Another 501(C)3 Org | $6,000 |
| Piedmont Land Conservancy Greensboro, NC | Grant to Another 501(C)3 | $6,000 |
| Giles County Christian Service Pearisburg, VA | Grant to Another 501(C)3 | $6,000 |
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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 | $877,231 | $134,689 | $86,063 | $60,000 | 10 | $60,000 | $60,443 | $61,651 |
| 2024 | $876,775 | $201,629 | $72,595 | $57,000 | 13 | $57,000 | $131,510 | $53,491 |
| 2023 | $818,138 | $70,866 | $59,161 | $45,000 | 9 | $45,000 | $41,333 | $46,031 |
| 2022 | $806,433 | $78,442 | $56,345 | $45,000 | 15 | $45,000 | $69,441 | $44,811 |
| 2021 | $784,336 | $163,457 | $63,168 | $49,000 | 15 | $49,000 | $117,722 | $48,931 |
| 2020 | $684,047 | $104,370 | $49,573 | $39,000 | 12 | — | $88,285 | $38,327 |
| 2019 | $629,250 | $75,267 | $46,187 | $34,000 | 12 | — | $12,884 | $34,532 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Carter and Kay Craigie reported a distributable amount of $62K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose work includes family shelter and supportive services, refugee support, assistance for people facing chronic or emergency need, historic preservation and education, land conservation, and other community services.
The New River Family Shelter says it provides emergency and transitional shelter in the New River Valley and connects families with supportive services. Blacksburg Refugee Partnership describes its work as supporting families who came to the United States to escape war-torn countries. Giles County Christian Service says it serves people facing chronic or emergency need and operates a thrift store. St John’s Church Foundation says its mission includes promoting understanding of Patrick Henry’s “Give Me Liberty” speech and preserving the historic site where it was delivered. Piedmont Land Conservancy says it protects natural and scenic lands, farms, and green space in Piedmont North Carolina.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $60,000. Each grant was $6,000. Named recipients included Blacksburg Refugee Partnership, New River Community College Foundation, New River Family Shelter, St John’s Church Foundation, Radford-Fairlawn Daily Bread, Women’s Resource Center of Radford, Bobcat Backpacks, Community Health Center of the New River Valley, Piedmont Land Conservancy, and Giles County Christian Service; each received $6,000.
The foundation reported 13 grants totaling $57,000 in 2024 and 9 grants totaling $45,000 in 2023.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kay Craige as Treasurer/DI, Jenny K Riffe as President/DI, Gregory S Riffe as Secretary/Director, Edwin R Boynton as Director, and James Riffe as Vice President.
The Carter and Kay Craigie is led by Jenny K. Riffe, President & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jenny K. Riffe
President & Director
Secretary & Director → President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Edwin R. Boynton
Director
On filings since 2019
$5K (2025)
Gregory S. Riffe
Secretary & Director
Vice President & Director → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → Secretary & Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Kay Craige
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
James Riffe
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Carter Craige (2019–2023) — President & Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $5K, to Edwin R Boynton (Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Carter and Kay Craigie
How much does The Carter and Kay Craigie give each year?
The Carter and Kay Craigie gave $60K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $57K across 13 grants.
What is The Carter and Kay Craigie's typical grant size?
The Carter and Kay Craigie's median grant in 2025 was $6,000, and its average grant was $6,000, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Carter and Kay Craigie that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Carter and Kay Craigie give grants?
The Carter and Kay Craigie 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 North Carolina (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Radford, VA (3 grants) and Blacksburg, VA (2 grants).
Does The Carter and Kay Craigie give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Carter and Kay Craigie's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Grant to Another 501(C)(3) Org" (7 grants) and "Grant to Another 501(C)(3)" (3 grants).
Who are The Carter and Kay Craigie's largest grantees?
The Carter and Kay Craigie's largest 2025 grantees include Blacksburg Refugee Partnership ($6,000), New River Community College Foundat ($6,000) and New River Family Shelter ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Carter and Kay Craigie?
The Carter and Kay Craigie reported $877K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $60K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $62K (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 does The Carter and Kay Craigie fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Carter and Kay Craigie?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Carter and Kay Craigie's EIN?
The Carter and Kay Craigie's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3299910. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Carter and Kay Craigie 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 22, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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