The Mraz Charitable Trust
The Mraz Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Richmond, Virginia. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations including educational institutions, veteran and military-history organizations, human-service groups, and organizations focused on cancer research, animal rescue, and historic preservation.
The Mraz Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Mraz Charitable Trust gave $205K across 40 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Virginia. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $204,500
- -23.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 40
- -38.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,113
- +25.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,347,907
- +7.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 40, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (79% 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 Mraz Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The Trust accepts unsolicited requests. Its filing says to submit a written request of need and a grant agreement. It does not restrict giving to preselected organizations; restrictions on awards are generally none.
- Review Cycle
- The filing gives an annual deadline of the end of June. The 2026 deadline has passed as of September 28, 2026.
- Deadline
- The filing gives an annual deadline of the end of June.
- Contact
Application contact: The Mraz Charitable Trust
Mailing address: P O Box 12085, Richmond, VA 23241
Phone: (804) 780-0236
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Mraz Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was VMI Foundation ($20K). Together the top 10 received $87K.
Grant Size Distribution
327 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 327 grants of 327 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Virginia recipients received 79% of grant dollars. Other leading recipient states were DC (6%), Pennsylvania (4%), Michigan (2%), and Iowa (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Mraz Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 40 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−14%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 89% 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 $205K (2025) to $266K (2024). In 2025 it made 40 grants totaling $205K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| VMI Foundation Lexington, VA | Education scholarships | $20,000 |
| Virginia War Memorial Inc Richmond, VA | Veteran activities | $10,000 |
| George Marshall Foundation Lexington, VA | Military history research/study | $10,000 |
| Virginia Tech Foundation Inc Blacksburg, VA | Education | $10,000 |
| US Army War College Foundation Carlisle, PA | Educational | $7,500 |
| St Catherine's School Foundation Richmond, VA | Education support | $7,000 |
| St Christopher's School Fdn Richmond, VA | Education support | $7,000 |
| Caritas Richmond, VA | Support for the homeless | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society Glen Allen, VA | Cancer Research | $5,000 |
| Richmond SPCA Richmond, VA | Animal rescue | $5,000 |
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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 | $4,347,907 | $716,815 | $427,717 | $204,500 | 40 | $311,305 | $605,058 | $348,214 |
| 2024 | $4,064,456 | $436,521 | $475,197 | $265,500 | 65 | $370,407 | $331,731 | $339,005 |
| 2023 | $4,103,413 | $402,228 | $404,492 | $239,750 | 75 | $317,649 | $315,385 | $309,857 |
| 2022 | $4,165,146 | $143,365 | $418,438 | $236,500 | 77 | $325,110 | $72,925 | $330,463 |
| 2021 | $4,472,398 | $211,480 | $432,223 | $247,500 | 70 | $328,948 | $108,205 | $340,296 |
| 2020 | $4,724,899 | $333,288 | $405,227 | $231,500 | 68 | — | $230,688 | $286,399 |
| 2019 | $4,826,833 | $198,683 | $384,053 | $234,500 | 63 | — | $103,446 | $283,060 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mraz Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $348K 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 Trust is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for education and scholarships, veteran activities, military-history research, homelessness services, cancer research, animal rescue, cemetery preservation, and youth scouting.
The grantees describe their own work in varied ways. VMI Foundation says it advances and supports Virginia Military Institute and its alumni association; Virginia Tech Foundation says it manages Virginia Tech’s endowment to advance the university’s mission and priorities. St. Catherine’s School Foundation says it raises and manages funds for the school, which provides college-preparatory education for girls. Friends of Hollywood Cemetery says it works to maintain, renovate, and preserve the cemetery’s historic sections. Other 2025 recipients describe their missions as engaging audiences with Richmond’s history (The Valentine Museum), creating a safe space to heal and time to rebuild (CARITAS), stewarding Virginia’s promise for early-childhood success (Virginia Early Childhood Foundation), and providing care, counseling, and adoption services regardless of income, age, religion, or race (Jewish Family Services).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the Trust reported 40 grants totaling $204,500. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $20,000, with a median of $5,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $20,000 to VMI Foundation for education scholarships; $10,000 each to Virginia War Memorial Inc. for veteran activities, George Marshall Foundation for military-history research or study, and Virginia Tech Foundation Inc. for education; and $7,500 to US Army War College Foundation for educational purposes. Other examples include $7,000 each to St. Catherine’s School Foundation and St. Christopher’s School Foundation for education support, and $5,000 each to CARITAS for support for the homeless, American Cancer Society for cancer research, Richmond SPCA for animal rescue, and Friends of Hollywood Cemetery for its cemetery endowment.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Churchill G. Bowles was listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
The Mraz Charitable Trust is led by Churchill G Bowles, Trustee on every filing since 2024 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Churchill G Bowles
Trustee
On filings since 2024
15 hrs/week
$51K (2024) → $111K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bowlman T Bowles Jr. (2019–2024) — Trustee
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 $111K, to Churchill G Bowles (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Mraz Charitable Trust
How much does The Mraz Charitable Trust give each year?
The Mraz Charitable Trust gave $205K across 40 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $266K across 65 grants.
What is The Mraz Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The Mraz Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,113, across 40 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Mraz Charitable Trust give grants?
The Mraz Charitable Trust gives mostly in Virginia: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, VA (21 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Lexington, VA (2 grants).
Does The Mraz Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 40 grants with a stated purpose on The Mraz Charitable Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Mraz Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
The Mraz Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include VMI Foundation ($20,000), Virginia War Memorial Inc ($10,000) and George Marshall Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Mraz Charitable Trust?
The Mraz Charitable Trust reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $311K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $348K (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 Mraz Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the Trust is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for education and scholarships, veteran activities, military-history research, homelessness services, cancer research, animal rescue, cemetery preservation, and youth scouting. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Mraz Charitable Trust?
The Trust accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Mraz Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Mraz Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-6789331. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Mraz Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 28, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Mraz Charitable Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-mraz-charitable-trust-morg_b8e774ea479d47a7b51e36ebcdf72510
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