Virgil L Frantz Charitable Trust
Virgil L Frantz Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Roanoke, Virginia. It supports charitable organizations through grants, including churches, healthcare organizations, human-services organizations, and groups whose work includes religious education and support for people considering abortion.
Virgil L Frantz Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Virgil L Frantz Charitable Trust gave $40K across 42 grants in 2024 (avg $948.81), mostly in Virginia. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $39,850
- -12.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 42
- +7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $949
- -19.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200
- Total assets
- $126,241
- -12.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (3 of 42, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (51% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Virgil L Frantz Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: P O Box 14125, Roanoke, VA 24038-4125
Phone: (540) 983-7600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Virgil L Frantz Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Beulah Baptist Church ($6K). Together the top 10 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
217 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 217 grants of 217 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 51% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia, 19% to North Carolina, 9% to California, 6% to Minnesota, and 5% to Florida. The trust also made grants to organizations in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Virgil L Frantz Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 42 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $183; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $200 first-time, $200 repeat.
- 86% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 190% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2024) to $60K (2020). In 2024 it made 42 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beulah Baptist Church Lynchburg, VA | General Fund | $6,000 |
| Duke Cancer Institute Durham, NC | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Roanoke Rescue Mission Roanoke, VA | General Fund | $3,800 |
| Grace to You Panorama City, CA | General Fund | $3,300 |
| Samaritans Purse Boone, NC | General Fund | $2,300 |
| Care Net Lansdowne, VA | General Fund | $2,300 |
| Prolife Across America Minneapolis, MN | General Fund | $2,300 |
| St Judes Childrens Research Hosp Charlottesville, VA | General Fund | $1,800 |
| Good Samaritan Hospice Roanoke, VA | General Fund | $1,800 |
| Child Evangelism Roanoke, VA | General Fund | $1,800 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $126,241 | $30,782 | $48,629 | $39,850 | 42 | $40,857 | $33,267 | $21,522 |
| 2023 | $144,088 | $27,221 | $54,545 | $45,775 | 39 | $48,150 | $22,843 | $21,450 |
| 2022 | $171,412 | $49,482 | $56,484 | $43,550 | 41 | $46,503 | $39,310 | $22,781 |
| 2021 | $178,414 | $38,847 | $60,493 | $48,000 | 41 | $51,083 | $30,962 | $25,045 |
| 2020 | $200,060 | $30,629 | $82,333 | $59,875 | 54 | — | $16,750 | $22,151 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Virgil L Frantz Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Care Net says it offers alternatives to abortion and Christ-centered support; Samaritan’s Purse describes providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine; and Good Samaritan Hospice says it provides hospice care, family support, education, and counseling. Other 2024 recipients include churches, medical and research organizations, and a horse rescue organization.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust made 42 grants totaling $39,850. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $6,000, with a median of $200. Among the largest grants were $6,000 to Beulah Baptist Church, $5,000 to Duke Cancer Institute, $3,800 to Roanoke Rescue Mission, and $3,300 to Grace to You. Other notable grants included $2,300 each to Samaritan’s Purse, Care Net, and ProLife Across America, and $1,800 each to St Judes Childrens Research Hosp, Good Samaritan Hospice, Child Evangelism, and Shriner’s Hospital for Children.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Alexander I Saunders and J Bouldin Frantz as trustees.
Virgil L Frantz Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alexander I. Saunders
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
J. Bouldin Frantz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Virgil L Frantz Charitable Trust
How much does Virgil L Frantz Charitable Trust give each year?
Virgil L Frantz Charitable Trust gave $40K across 42 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $46K across 39 grants.
What is Virgil L Frantz Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Virgil L Frantz Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $200, and its average grant was $949, across 42 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Virgil L Frantz Charitable Trust that year got $183 on average.
Where does Virgil L Frantz Charitable Trust give grants?
Virgil L Frantz Charitable Trust gives mostly in Virginia: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (19%) and California (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (5 grants), Roanoke, VA (3 grants), Lynchburg, VA (2 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Virgil L Frantz Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Virgil L Frantz Charitable Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (42 of 42) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Virgil L Frantz Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Virgil L Frantz Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Beulah Baptist Church ($6,000), Duke Cancer Institute ($5,000) and Roanoke Rescue Mission ($3,800), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Virgil L Frantz Charitable Trust?
Virgil L Frantz Charitable Trust reported $126K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $41K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Virgil L Frantz Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Virgil L Frantz Charitable Trust?
The foundation 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 Virgil L Frantz Charitable Trust's EIN?
Virgil L Frantz Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0233131. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Virgil L Frantz Charitable Trust 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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