Carter C Chinnis Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyHenrico, Virginia · EIN 47-2250552 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$240K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$993K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $40,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
37% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Muse Writers Center | Norfolk, VA | Educational | $50,000 |
| Tupelo Press | North Adams, MD | Non-Profit Publishing | $40,000 |
| Tupelo Press | North Adams, MD | Non-Profit Publishing | $40,000 |
| Healthy Harvest Food Bank | Warsaw, VA | Fighting Hunger | $25,000 |
| Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation Inc | Williamsburg, VA | Historical | $25,000 |
| The Pushcart Prize Fellowships Inc | Wainscott, NY | Educational | $25,000 |
| The Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore | Norfolk, VA | Fighting Hunger | $25,000 |
| Healthy Harvest Food Bank | Warsaw, VA | Fighting Hunger | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $240,000 | 8 |
| 2024 | $40,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $90,000 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621329349102052
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-2250552
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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