Chrisman Family Foundation

EIN 45-5521292 · VA · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$10K Funds in VA, FL
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Chrisman Family Foundation based in VA paid 82 grants totaling $1.1M to 81 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $1.5K to $55K, with a median of $10K. Its largest recipients included LEWIS GINTER BOTANICAL GARDEN, UNIVERSITY OF MARY WASHINGTON FOUND, and VA MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS FOUNDATION. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$16,958,063
Giving (latest yr)
$1,136,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
82
Median grant
$10K
Recipients
81
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
1
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden$55,000
  • University of Mary Washington Found$55,000
  • VA Museum of Fine Arts Foundation$55,000
  • Jamestown-yorktown Foundation Inc$45,000
  • Children's Hospital Foundation$35,000

Where grants went

  • Virginia$1,099,500 · 78 grants
  • Florida$36,500 · 4 grants

Grants Paid (82)

University of Mary Washington Found
Fredericksburg, VA
General Support
$55,000
VA Museum of Fine Arts Foundation
Richmond, VA
General Support
$55,000
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Richmond, VA
General Support
$55,000
Jamestown-yorktown Foundation Inc
Williamsburg, VA
General Support
$45,000
St Thomas' Episcopal Church
Richmond, VA
General Support
$35,000
Children's Hospital Foundation
Richmond, VA
General Support
$35,000
Westminster Canterbury Foundation
Richmond, VA
General Support
$30,000
Patrick Henry Memorial Foundation
Brookneal, VA
General Support
$30,000
Anna Julia Cooper School
Richmond, VA
General Support
$30,000
Preservation Virginia
Richmond, VA
General Support
$30,000
The Colonial Williamsburg Found
Williamsburg, VA
General Support
$25,000
St Andrew's School
Richmond, VA
General Support
$25,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Chrisman Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Chrisman Family Foundation reported 82 itemized grants totaling $1.1M. Individual grants ranged from $1.5K to $55K (median $10K).

Recent recipients include LEWIS GINTER BOTANICAL GARDEN, UNIVERSITY OF MARY WASHINGTON FOUND, VA MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS FOUNDATION, among 81 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Chrisman Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Virginia, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Chrisman Family Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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