Private foundation · EIN 84-4685824 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Davenpore 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: 4 grants paid, $280K total, median $50K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$280K
Median grant
$50K
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Fellowship of Christian AthletesKansas City, MOGeneral & Unrestricted$150K
Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation IncAtlanta, GAGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
FIRST Priority Global MinistriesThompsons Stn, TNGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
Beyond Dementia Coalition LLCGainesville, GAGeneral & Unrestricted$30K

By state: Missouri 1 · Georgia 2 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

The Davenpore Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2022. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does The Davenpore 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 The Davenpore Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $280K across 4 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does The Davenpore Family Foundation give?

Missouri (1 grants), Georgia (2 grants), Tennessee (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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