The Imperial Charitable Trust
Historical FunderLynchburg, Virginia · EIN 51-0172334 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | C L CHRISTIAN III |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 638, LYNCHBURG VA 24505 |
| Phone | 4348455918 |
| Form and materials | LETTER |
| Deadlines | NO |
| Restrictions | PREFERENCE GIVEN TO VIRGINIA AND WEST VIRGINIA ORGANIZATIONS |
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
22% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ict Dafgiving360 Fund | Lynchburg, VA | Educational | $2,267,880 |
| University of Charleston Patrick C Graney III Memorial Fund | Charleston, WV | Educational | $50,000 |
| Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges | Richmond, VA | Educational | $18,500 |
| Academy Center of the Arts | Lynchburg, VA | Educational | $10,000 |
| Coker University | Hartsville, SC | Educational | $10,000 |
| Decorative Arts Trust | Media, PA | Educational | $10,000 |
| United Way of Central Virginia | Lynchburg, VA | Educational | $10,000 |
| Virginia Episcopal School | Lynchburg, VA | Educational | $10,000 |
| Nc Botanical Garden Foundation Inc | Chapel Hill, NC | Educational | $5,000 |
| The Corporation for Jefferson's Poplar Forest | Forest, VA | Educational | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Lynchburg Public Library | Lynchburg, VA | Educational | $2,900 |
| Centra Health Foundation | Lynchburg, VA | Educational | $2,500 |
| Ewvcf | Martinsburg, WV | Educational | $2,500 |
| Virginia Center for the Creative Arts | Amherst, VA | Educational | $2,500 |
| West Virginia Independent Colleges & Universities | Charleston, WV | Educational | $2,500 |
| Lynchburg Beacon of Hope | Lynchburg, VA | Educational | $2,000 |
| YMCA of Central Virginia | Lynchburg, VA | Educational | $2,000 |
| Boys Home of Virginia | Covington, VA | Educational | $1,700 |
| Free Clinic of Central Virginia | Lynchburg, VA | Educational | $1,550 |
| The Salvation Army | Lynchburg, VA | Educational | $1,500 |
| Anne Spencer House and Garden Museum Inc | Lynchburg, VA | Educational | $1,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Virginia | Lynchburg, VA | Educational | $1,000 |
| James River Day School | Lynchburg, VA | Educational | $1,000 |
| Jones Memorial Library | Lynchburg, VA | Educational | $1,000 |
| Lynchburg City Schools Education Foundation | Lynchburg, VA | Educational | $1,000 |
| Lynchburg Grows Inc | Lynchburg, VA | Educational | $1,000 |
| Mesda | Winstonsalem, NC | Educational | $1,000 |
| Old City Cemetery | Lynchburg, VA | Educational | $1,000 |
| The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lynchburg | Lynchburg, VA | Educational | $1,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council Inc | Roanoke, VA | Educational | $700 |
| Boonsboro Fire and Rescue Company | Lynchburg, VA | Educational | $500 |
| Episcopal Relief & Development | Boone, IA | Educational | $500 |
| Rivermont Area Emergency Food Pantry | Lynchburg, VA | Educational | $500 |
| The Lynchburg Humane Society | Lynchburg, VA | Educational | $500 |
| Park View Community Mission | Lynchburg, VA | Educational | $450 |
| Wvtf Public Radio | Roanoke, VA | Educational | $400 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,430,580 | 36 |
| 2023 | $118,150 | 37 |
| 2022 | $122,950 | 39 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640379349100204
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 51-0172334
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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