Private foundation · EIN 87-2163052 · Danville, Virginia · Human services

Davenport Charitable Trust

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: 6 grants paid, $626K total, median $100K. 100% of grants stayed in Virginia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$626K
Median grant
$100K
Stays in VA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Chatham Rotary Foundation IncChatham, VADevelopment of chatham walking trail$201K
The Friends of Barnabas Foundation IncMidlothian, VAFunding for comprehensive program for families of children with special needs$128K
Hargrave Military AcademyChatham, VACreation of fencing facility$100K
Center for Early SuccessDanville, VAStrengthen early intervention access and coordination$100K
Young Life - Pittsylvania County VaChatham, VAFund program events for children of pittsylvania county$65K
Patrick & Henry Community College FoundationMartinsville, VASupport the early childhood education program$31K

About this foundation

Davenport Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Danville, Virginia, administered in care of John Settle, 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.

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Does Davenport Charitable Trust 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 Davenport Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $626K across 6 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does Davenport Charitable Trust give?

Virginia (6 grants), per its latest filing.

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