Private foundation · EIN 61-6524089 · Winchester, Virginia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

John L Harrell & Margarett T Harrell Charitable Tr

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 22 grants paid, $136K total, median $5,500. 95% of grants stayed in Virginia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
22
$136K
Median grant
$5,500
Stays in VA
95%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2025

22 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Frederick County Public SchoolsWinchester, VATo provide on-site tutoring to elementary school students$11K
Winchester Public SchoolsWinchester, VATo provide on-site tutoring to elementary school students$11K
Fremont Street NurseryWinchester, VAAdvance the mission of the charitable organization$10K
Winchester Day PreschoolWinchester, VAAdvance the mission of the charitable organization$10K
Henry and William Evans HomeWinchester, VAAdvance the mission of the charitable organization$8,000
Sinclair Health ClinicWinchester, VAAdvance the mission of the charitable organization$8,000
Winchester Medical Center Foundation - Shenandoah Oncology Angel FundWinchester, VAAdvance the mission of the charitable organization$8,000
The Laurel Center Intervention for Domestic & Sexual ViolenceWinchester, VAAdvance the mission of the charitable organization$7,000
American Red CrossWashington, DCAdvance the mission of the charitable organization$6,000
Blue Ridge HospiceWinchester, VAAdvance the mission of the charitable organization$6,000
C-Cap (congregational Community Action Project)Winchester, VAAdvance the mission of the charitable organization$6,000
Dental Clinic of Northern Shenandoah ValleyWinchester, VAAdvance the mission of the charitable organization$5,000
Frederick County Public Schools - Bright Futures ProgramWinchester, VAAdvance the mission of the charitable organization$5,000
Winchester Medical Center Foundation - Camp Follow the LeaderWinchester, VAAdvance the mission of the charitable organization$5,000
Families Reaching Out GroupWinchester, VAAdvance the mission of the charitable organization.$4,000
Family Promise Northern Shenandoah ValleyWinchester, VAAdvance the mission of the charitable organization$4,000
Kids Clubs of Northern Shenandoah ValleyWinchester, VAAdvance the mission of the charitable organization$4,000
Shenandoah Valley Discovery MuseumWinchester, VAAdvance the mission of the charitable organization$4,000
Winchester Area Temporary Transitional ShelterWinchester, VAAdvance the mission of the charitable organization$4,000
Winchester Rescue MissionWinchester, VAAdvance the mission of the charitable organization$4,000
Salvation ArmyWinchester, VAAdvance the mission of the charitable organization$3,000
Youth Development CenterWinchester, VAAdvance the mission of the charitable organization$3,000

By state: Virginia 21 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

John L Harrell & Margarett T Harrell Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Winchester, Virginia, administered in care of First Bank Trustee, tax-exempt since 2015. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does John L Harrell & Margarett T Harrell Charitable Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does John L Harrell & Margarett T Harrell Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $136K across 22 grants, a median of $5,500.

Where does John L Harrell & Margarett T Harrell Charitable Tr give?

Virginia (21 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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