The Mraz Charitable Trust
Historical FunderRichmond, Virginia · EIN 47-6789331 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | The Mraz Charitable Trust |
|---|---|
| Address | P O Box 12085, Richmond VA 23241 |
| Phone | 8047800236 |
| churchillbowles@yahoo.com | |
| Form and materials | Written request of need and grant agreement |
| Deadlines | Annually by end of June |
| Restrictions | Generally, 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
30% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| VMI Foundation | Lexington, VA | Education scholarships | $20,000 |
| Virginia War Memorial Inc | Richmond, VA | Veteran activities | $10,000 |
| George Marshall Foundation | Lexington, VA | Military history research/study | $10,000 |
| Virginia Tech Foundation Inc | Blacksburg, VA | Education | $10,000 |
| US Army War College Foundation | Carlisle, PA | Educational | $7,500 |
| St Catherine's School Foundation | Richmond, VA | Education support | $7,000 |
| St Christopher's School Fdn | Richmond, VA | Education support | $7,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Glen Allen, VA | Cancer Research | $5,000 |
| Richmond SPCA | Richmond, VA | Animal rescue | $5,000 |
| Friends of Hollywood Cemetery | Richmond, VA | Cemetery endowment | $5,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Henrico, VA | Youth scouting programs | $5,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Educational | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family Services | Richmond, VA | Community family assistance | $5,000 |
| United Service Organizations Inc | Washington, DC | Veteran support | $5,000 |
| Garden Club of Virginia | Richmond, VA | Statewide landscape preservation | $5,000 |
| The Valentine Museum | Richmond, VA | City history study and preservation | $5,000 |
| Reserve Officers Association | Washington, DC | Military Education | $5,000 |
| ALS Association | Boone, IA | To educate indiviuals with ALS | $5,000 |
| The Woman's Club Foundation | Richmond, VA | Cultural education for women | $5,000 |
| Maymont Foundation Richmond | Richmond, VA | Parks and recreation | $5,000 |
| University of Georgia Foundation | Athens, GA | Education Endowment | $5,000 |
| Virginia Early Childhood Foundation | Richmond, VA | Early Education preparation | $5,000 |
| American Heart Association | St Petersburg, FL | Research on heart problems | $3,000 |
| Bon Air Baptist Church | North Chestefield, VA | Church support | $3,000 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma Society | New York, NY | Leukemia and Lymphoma research | $3,000 |
| Richmond Animal League | North Chesterfield, VA | Animal rescue | $3,000 |
| The Bolling Haxall House Fdn | Richmond, VA | Preservation of historic landmarks | $3,000 |
| St John's Church | Richmond, VA | Religion | $3,000 |
| Sweet Briar College | Sweet Briar, VA | Educational facility | $3,000 |
| Wilton House Museum Fund | Richmond, VA | Scholarship funding | $3,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | Washington, DC | Alzheimer's research | $2,500 |
| Goochland County Historical Society | Goochland, VA | History study and preservation | $2,000 |
| American Stroke Association | Dallas, TX | Medical research | $2,000 |
The return also lists 7 grants to individuals ($27,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $204,500 | 40 |
| 2024 | $265,500 | 65 |
| 2023 | $239,750 | 75 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 26, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641779349100609
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-6789331
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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