Praxis Foundation (The)
Historical FunderCharlottesville, Virginia · EIN 54-1830546 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$123K
Organizations funded34
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$1.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,400.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JAMES B MURRAY JR |
|---|---|
| Address | 427 PARK STREET, CHARLOTTESVILLE VA 22902 |
| Phone | 4349718080 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE BY LETTER. THE APPLICATION SHOULD INCLUDE A DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANIZATION AND STATE THE NATURE OF THE REQUEST. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE; GRANTS ARE MADE TO EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS WHICH QUALIFY AS EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
14% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Affordable Housing Opportunity Fund | Charlottesville, VA | General purpose of donee | $56,502 |
| Boys & Girls Club of James River | Scottsville, VA | General purpose of donee | $10,337 |
| Charlottesville Free Clinic | Charlottesville, VA | General purpose of donee | $10,205 |
| Charlottesville Area Community Foundation Emily Couric Leadership Forum | Charlottesville, VA | General purpose of donee | $9,550 |
| No Kid Hungry | Philadelphia, PA | General purpose of donee | $5,000 |
| Madison House | Charlottesville, VA | General purpose of donee | $3,000 |
| Northern Piedmont Community Foundation | Warrenton, VA | General purpose of donee | $3,000 |
| Virginia Public Access Project | Richmond, VA | General purpose of donee | $3,000 |
| National Ms Society | Washington, DC | General purpose of donee | $2,400 |
| Women's Initiative | Charlottesville, VA | General purpose of donee | $2,008 |
| Community Investment Collaborative | Charlottesville, VA | General purpose of donee | $2,000 |
| Resilience Education | Charlottesville, VA | General purpose of donee | $2,000 |
| Als Association | Arlington, VA | General purpose of donee | $1,000 |
| Bay Area Scores | San Francisco, CA | General purpose of donee | $1,000 |
| Dr Lorna Breen Heros Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | General purpose of donee | $1,000 |
| Florida Africa Foundation Inc | Orlando, FL | General purpose of donee | $1,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Charlottesville, VA | General purpose of donee | $1,000 |
| Performing Arts Workshop | San Francisco, CA | General purpose of donee | $1,000 |
| Stepping Stone - Ready Kids | Charlottesville, VA | General purpose of donee | $1,000 |
| The Bridge Ministry Inc | Charlottesville, VA | General purpose of donee | $1,000 |
| The Chris Long Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | General purpose of donee | $1,000 |
| The Fountain Fund | Charlottesville, VA | General purpose of donee | $1,000 |
| Blue Area Food Bank | Charlottesville, VA | General purpose of donee | $500 |
| Hospice of the Piedmont | Charlottesville, VA | General purpose of donee | $500 |
| Piedmont Casa | Charlottesville, VA | General purpose of donee | $500 |
| Rare Book School | Charlottesville, VA | General purpose of donee | $500 |
| Shelter for Help in Emergency | Charlottesville, VA | General purpose of donee | $500 |
| United Way | Charlottesville, VA | General purpose of donee | $500 |
| Northampon Fire & Rescue | Nassawadox, VA | General purpose of donee | $250 |
| Scottsville Volunteer Fire Department | Scottsville, VA | General purpose of donee | $250 |
| The Santa Fund | Charlottesville, VA | General purpose of donee | $250 |
| Barrier Island Center | Machipongo, VA | General purpose of donee | $100 |
| Eastville Volunteer Fire Department | Eastville, VA | General purpose of donee | $100 |
| Hunters for the Hungry | Big Island, VA | General purpose of donee | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $123,052 | 34 |
| 2023 | $67,481 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523189349103097
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-1830546
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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