The Charles M Caravati Foundation Fund
Historical FunderManakinsabot, Virginia · EIN 54-6312421 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$68K
Organizations funded80
Typical grant$500
Total assets$1.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $200 and $1,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | CHARLES CARAVATI III |
|---|---|
| Address | 941 BROAD STREET, MANAKINSABOT VA 23103 |
| Phone | 8047844214 |
| Form and materials | LETTER FORMAT |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
25% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childfund International | Richmond, VA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Elk Hill Farm | Goochland, VA | Donation | $4,000 |
| St Bridget Church | Richmond, VA | Donation | $4,000 |
| North Star Academy | Richmond, VA | Donation | $3,500 |
| Goochland Cares | Goochland, VA | Donation | $3,000 |
| Monastery of the Visitation | Rockville, VA | Donation | $3,000 |
| Anna Julia Cooper School | Richmond, VA | Donation | $2,000 |
| Cristo Rey Richmond High School | Richmond, VA | Donation | $2,000 |
| Mcv Foundation | Richmond, VA | Donation | $2,000 |
| St Christopher's School | Richmond, VA | Donation | $2,000 |
| Uva Medical School Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | Donation | $2,000 |
| Home of Love Orphanage | Lexington, SC | Donation | $1,500 |
| Kindness 4 Kate | Richmond, VA | Donation | $1,500 |
| Childrens Home Society of Richmond | Richomond, VA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Communities in Schools | Richmond, VA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Community Foundation Rappahannock | Fredericksburg, VA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Fairy Godmother Project | Fredericksburg, VA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Goochland Fire Rescue 3 | Manakin Sabot, VA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Operation Healing Forces | Clearwater, FL | Donation | $1,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Donation | $1,000 |
| Sheltering Arms | Glen Allen, VA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Soar 365 (Previously Arc) | Richmond, VA | Donation | $1,000 |
| St Catherine's School | Richmond, VA | Donation | $1,000 |
| St Francis Home | Richmond, VA | Donation | $1,000 |
| St James Children's Center | Richmond, VA | Donation | $1,000 |
| St Joseph's Villa | Richmond, VA | Donation | $1,000 |
| St Mark Church | Wilmington, NC | Donation | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Donation | $1,000 |
| University of Richmond | Univ of Richmond, VA | Donation | $1,000 |
| University of Virginia | Charlottesville, VA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Feed More | Richmond, VA | Donation | $800 |
| Animal Protection | St Louis, MO | Donation | $500 |
| Boy Scouts Heart of Va Council | Richmond, VA | Donation | $500 |
| Catholic Diocese of Richmond | Richmond, VA | Donation | $500 |
| Coast Guard Foundation | Stonington, CT | Donation | $500 |
| Cross Catholic Outreach | Boca Raton, FL | Donation | $500 |
| Crossover Healthcare Ministry | Richmond, VA | Donation | $500 |
| Good Neighbor Village | Richmond, VA | Donation | $500 |
| Help the Helpless | Vadnais Heights, MN | Donation | $500 |
| Holy Cross Catholic Church | Vero Beach, FL | Donation | $500 |
| Miracle Feet | Chapel Hill, NC | Donation | $500 |
| Pals Programs | Doylestown, PA | Donation | $500 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Richm | Richmond, VA | Donation | $400 |
| Friends Association | Richmond, VA | Donation | $400 |
| Gateway Homes | Richmond, VA | Donation | $400 |
| Liberation Veteran Services | Richmond, VA | Donation | $400 |
| Wounded Warriors | Jacksonvile, FL | Donation | $400 |
| Blue Sky Fund | Richmond, VA | Donation | $300 |
| Food for the Poor | Coconut Creek, FL | Donation | $300 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Goochland, VA | Donation | $300 |
| Lighthouse Rva | N Chesterfield, VA | Donation | $300 |
| National Ctr for Missing Children | Alexandria, VA | Donation | $300 |
| Peter Paul Development | Richmond, VA | Donation | $300 |
| Project Homes | Richmond, VA | Donation | $300 |
| Uprva | Richmond, VA | Donation | $300 |
| Delta Waterfowl | Bismark, ND | Donation | $250 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Memphis, TN | Donation | $250 |
| Goochland Christmas Mother | Goochland, VA | Donation | $250 |
| Basilica of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception | Washington, DC | Donation | $200 |
| Better Housing Coalition | Richmond, VA | Donation | $200 |
Showing the 60 largest of 80 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $67,750 | 80 |
| 2024 | $74,307 | 77 |
| 2023 | $68,776 | 76 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601339349102390
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-6312421
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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