Private foundation · EIN 26-3885220 · Annandale, Virginia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Durfee Family Foundation

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: 26 grants paid, $207K total, median $6,750. 27% of grants stayed in Virginia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
26
$207K
Median grant
$6,750
Stays in VA
27%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Va Tech FoundationBlacksburg, VATo further charitable cause$20K
Global OncologyOakland, CATo further charitable cause$18K
Step Ahead FoundationMemphis, TNTo further charitable cause$15K
Wilmer Eye InstituteBaltimore, MDTo further charitable cause$15K
Anne Arundel Co Food BankCrownsville, MDTo further charitable cause$10K
Chesapeake Bay FoundationAnnapolis, MDTo further charitable cause$10K
Rosies PlaceBoston, MATo further charitable cause$10K
Washington University Advancement ServicesSt Louis, MOTo further charitable cause$10K
Planned Parenthood DCWashington, DCTo further charitable cause$9,000
Food for OthersFairfax, VATo further charitable cause$8,500
Childrens National Hospital FoundationSilver Spring, MDTo further charitable cause$8,000
Porter LeathMemphis, TNTo further charitable cause$7,500
Newton Food PantryNewton, MATo further charitable cause$7,000
ShoreriversEaston, MDTo further charitable cause$6,500
Alzheimers Association National Capital Area ChapterArlington, VATo further charitable cause$6,000
Choices Center for Reproductive HealthMemphis, TNTo further charitable cause$6,000
New Hope HousingAlexandria, VATo further charitable cause$6,000
Planned Parenthood of Tennessee and North MississippiMemphis, TNTo further charitable cause$6,000
Bowdoin College Office of DevelopmentBrunswick, METo further charitable cause$5,000
Capital CaringFalls Church, VATo further charitable cause$5,000
Environmental Defense FundNew York, NYTo further charitable cause$5,000
Pratham USAHouston, TXTo further charitable cause$5,000
Friends of Blackwater IncCambridge, MDTo further charitable cause$3,000
World Pediatric ProjectRichmond, VATo further charitable cause$2,500
Fairfax Library FoundationFairfax, VATo further charitable cause$2,000
Partners in HealthBoston, MATo further charitable cause$1,000

By state: Maryland 6 · Virginia 7 · Tennessee 4 · Massachusetts 3 · California 1 · Missouri 1

About this foundation

Durfee Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Annandale, Virginia, administered in care of Robert L Durfee, tax-exempt since 2010. 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 Durfee Family Foundation 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 Durfee Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $207K across 26 grants, a median of $6,750.

Where does Durfee Family Foundation give?

Maryland (6 grants), Virginia (7 grants), Tennessee (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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