The Imperial Charitable Trust
The Imperial Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Lynchburg, Virginia. Established in 1975, it operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and is classified as a private independent foundation. The organization has no employees and distributes income from its assets to charitable organizations according to the discretion of its trustees.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.1M
+5.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$118K
-3.9% YoY
Grant Count
37
-5.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
+1.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's stated purpose is to distribute income to charitable organizations in amounts and for purposes determined by its trustees. The organization has demonstrated a primary focus on educational initiatives and support for educational institutions.
Grantmaking
The Imperial Charitable Trust made 24 grants totaling $118,150 in its most recent fiscal year (ending September 2024). Recent grantees include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Lynchburg, Virginia and operates within the Central Virginia region. Its grantmaking extends to educational institutions and charitable organizations throughout Virginia and beyond.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (Fiscal Year Ending September 2024)
- Total Assets: $2,115,800
- Total Revenue: $244,621
- Investment Income & Dividends: $90,700
- Total Expenses: $133,671
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Total Giving: $118,150
The foundation maintains a stable financial position with investment income as its primary revenue source. The organization operates with no debt and maintains reserves significantly exceeding its annual distribution levels.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,115,800 | $2,004,850 | $2,043,716 |
| Revenue | $244,621 | $105,399 | $240,737 |
| Expenses | $133,671 | $144,264 | $134,435 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $118,807 | $123,668 | $115,545 |
| Net Investment Income | $229,757 | $91,081 | $225,054 |
| Distributable Amount | $120,858 | $119,321 | $125,106 |
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
180 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| C L CHRISTIAN III | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Contact Information
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 638 Lynchburg, VA 24505-0638
EIN: 51-0172334
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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