The Mraz Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Richmond, Virginia, established in 2015. It operates as a non-operating foundation with a focus on philanthropic grantmaking across multiple issue areas.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.1M
-0.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$266K
+10.7% YoY
Grant Count
65
-13.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
+27.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust primarily funds:
- Education support and educational scholarships
- Animal rescue
- Aid to needy families
- Church support
- Cancer research
- Landscape preservation
Grantmaking
The trust has supported 96 unique organizations across its grantmaking history.
Grant Range
$3,000
Ready to take the next step with The Mraz Charitable Trust?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust primarily funds organizations in Virginia and Tennessee, which account for the majority of grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 14 states, with additional activity in Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total assets: $4,064,456
- Total revenues: $436,521
- Total expenses: $475,197
- Investment income and dividends: $164,204
Historical Context: Total assets have decreased from $5.6 million in 2015 to $4.1 million in 2023.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,064,456 | $4,103,413 | $4,165,146 |
| Revenue | $436,521 | $402,228 | $143,365 |
| Expenses | $475,197 | $404,492 | $418,438 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $370,407 | $317,649 | $325,110 |
| Net Investment Income | $331,731 | $315,385 | $72,925 |
| Distributable Amount | $339,005 | $309,857 | $330,463 |
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
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Principal Officer: Carol S Mraz
The foundation is governed by one officer or trustee.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowlman T Bowles Jr | Trustee | 15 | $51,190 |
| Churchill G Bowles | Trustee | 15 | $51,190 |
Contact Information
Phone: (804) 780-0236
Location: Richmond, Virginia
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Related Funders
Similar funders by location and focus area
Wolf Family Charitable Trust
OAKTON, VA
Assets
$385K
Grants
5
Total Given
$189K
Stone Ridge Foundation
ALTAVISTA, VA
Assets
$6.4M
Grants
2
Total Given
$15K
Lawrence and Ira Straus Charitable Tr
ARLINGTON, VA
Assets
$236K
Grants
12
Total Given
$8K
Iraqi Children Foundation Inc
FAIRFAX, VA
Assets
$101K
Grants
2
Total Given
$610K
Mjh Foundation
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Assets
$46.5M
Grants
1
Total Given
$1.9M
The Roth Family Foundation
ARLINGTON, VA
Assets
$67K
Grants
1
Total Given
$25K
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
What could you do with The Mraz Charitable Trust on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities