The Chastain Home for Gentlewomen
Invitation OnlyHalifax, Virginia · EIN 20-2949635 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$32K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$16.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,000.
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.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax Police Department | Halifax, VA | General donation | $5,000 |
| Halifax Rescue Squad | South Boston, VA | General donation | $5,000 |
| Halifax Volunteer Fire Department | Halifax, VA | General donation | $4,000 |
| Halifax County American Red Cross | Halifax, VA | General donation | $3,000 |
| Halifax County-South Boston Regional Library | Halifax, VA | General donation | $3,000 |
| Hitesburg Baptist Church | Virgilina, VA | General donation | $3,000 |
| St John's Episcopal Church | Halifax, VA | General donation | $2,000 |
| Tri-River Habitat for Humanity | Halifax, VA | General donation | $2,000 |
| Southern Virginia Higher Education Center | South Boston, VA | General donation | $2,000 |
| Halifax Cancer Association | Halifax, VA | General donation | $1,000 |
| Main Street United Methodist Church | South Boston, VA | General donation | $1,000 |
| Beth Car Baptist Church | Halifax, VA | General donation | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,000 | 12 |
| 2024 | $20,000 | 5 |
| 2023 | $30,000 | 12 |
| 2022 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602449349100105
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-2949635
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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