Alexander Berkeley Carrington Jr &
Alexander Berkeley Carrington Jr & is a private foundation based in Danville, Virginia. Its 2026 filing reports grants to organizations including colleges, community-service organizations, and local nonprofits; all reported grant dollars went to Virginia recipients.
Alexander Berkeley Carrington Jr & at a glance
In short: Alexander Berkeley Carrington Jr & gave $1.0M across 19 grants in 2026 (avg $54K), mostly in Virginia. 6% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $1,028,979
- -8.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 19
- -17.4% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $54,157
- +11.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $22,711,347
- +25.0% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (1 of 17, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Alexander Berkeley Carrington Jr &
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Debra C. Carlson as the contact and requests a statement of purpose and need and a copy of the IRS determination letter.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists January 15 for consideration by February of that year. The January 15, 2026 deadline is past.
- Deadline
- The filing lists January 15 for consideration by February of that year.
- Contact
Application contact: Debra C Carlson
Mailing address: 628 Main Street, Danville, VA 24541
Phone: (434) 773-2206
Email: debra.carlson@aubwm.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Alexander Berkeley Carrington Jr & funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Sweet Briar College 54-0534105 ($386K). Together the top 10 received $885K.
Grant Size Distribution
109 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 90 grants of 109 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2026 went to recipients in Virginia. The listed grants include organizations in Danville and elsewhere in the state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Alexander Berkeley Carrington Jr & open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 1 of 17 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $61K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $35K repeat.
- 94% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+12%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $836K (2019) to $1.1M (2025). In 2026 it made 19 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sweet Briar College 54-0534105 Sweet Briar, VA | 9/24 Share of Annual Distribution | $385,891 |
| Hampden-Sydney College 54-0505906 Hampdensydney, VA | 3/24 Share of Annual Distribution | $128,630 |
| Danville Science Center Inc 54-1776405 Danville, VA | To provide funding for engaging stem experiences and digital development. | $65,000 |
| Future of the Piedmont Foundation 54-1842627 Danville, VA | Support for institute for advanced learning, and research to promote economic development, education, and workforce development and funds restricted for the averett university project. | $60,000 |
| God's Storehouse Inc 54-1444524 Danville, VA | Purchase Food for Food Distribution Program | $60,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church 54-0544703 Danville, VA | 1/24 Share of Annual Distribution | $42,877 |
| Salvation Army 58-0660607 Danville, VA | 1/24 Share of Annual Distribution | $42,877 |
| Danville-Pittyslvania County Habitat for Humanity 54-1587929 Danville, VA | To pay cost of building materials and other cost for construction of the partner family house on martin ave | $40,000 |
| Danville-Pittsylvania Cancer Assoc Inc 54-0634200 Danville, VA | Assist clients with transportation: including direct mileage reimbursement to and from their cancer related appointments and treatments | $30,000 |
| House of Hope Inc 26-3994804 Danville, VA | Building Renovations | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $22,711,347 | $6,182,074 | $1,618,409 | $1,028,979 | 19 | $1,249,827 | $5,956,971 | $1,184,475 |
| 2025 | $18,166,199 | $4,208,782 | $1,555,909 | $1,118,501 | 23 | $1,332,007 | $3,989,880 | $1,145,133 |
| 2024 | $15,513,326 | $735,946 | $1,297,144 | $901,339 | 23 | $1,092,312 | $536,119 | $1,073,139 |
| 2023 | $16,074,524 | $524,235 | $1,311,360 | $920,000 | 21 | $1,097,346 | $324,410 | $1,069,458 |
| 2022 | $16,861,649 | $1,138,409 | $1,420,638 | $1,030,000 | 23 | $1,221,992 | $943,754 | $1,281,559 |
| 2021 | $17,147,852 | $541,347 | $1,228,165 | $900,001 | 24 | — | $377,037 | $1,065,389 |
| 2019 | $18,112,311 | $774,473 | $1,169,390 | $835,844 | 23 | — | $607,520 | $1,018,749 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alexander Berkeley Carrington Jr & reported a distributable amount of $1.2M for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a formal mission. The grants listed in the 2026 filing include support for colleges and educational initiatives, food distribution, housing construction, cancer-related transportation, and renovations. These examples describe the purposes reported for specific grants, not a stated foundation-wide focus.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $1,028,979. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $385,891, with a median of $30,000.
The largest reported grant was $385,891 to Sweet Briar College, described as a share of its annual distribution. Hampden-Sydney College received $128,630, also described as a share of its annual distribution. Other notable grants included $65,000 to Danville Science Center for engaging STEM experiences and digital development, $60,000 to Future of the Piedmont Foundation for support of the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research and funds restricted for an Averett University project, and $60,000 to God’s Storehouse for its food distribution program.
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It requests a statement of purpose and need and a copy of the applicant’s IRS determination letter; it lists no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Atlantic Union Bank, Charles H. Majors, Edward F. Hodges Jr., and William S. Woods as trustees.
Alexander Berkeley Carrington Jr &'s 2026 filing lists 4 officers; all 4 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Edward F. Hodges Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$53K (2019) → $71K (2026)
William S. Woods
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$53K (2019) → $71K (2026)
Charles H. Majors
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$11K (2022) → $71K (2026)
Atlantic Union Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2025
6 hrs/week
$192K (2025) → $215K (2026)
Former officers (3)
- Former: American National Bank Trust (2025) — Trustee
- Former: American National Bank Trust CO (2019–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Kirk Bidgood (2019–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $215K, to Atlantic Union Bank (Trustee). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Alexander Berkeley Carrington Jr &
How much does Alexander Berkeley Carrington Jr & give each year?
Alexander Berkeley Carrington Jr & gave $1.0M across 19 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $1.1M across 23 grants.
What is Alexander Berkeley Carrington Jr &'s typical grant size?
Alexander Berkeley Carrington Jr &'s median grant in 2026 was $30,000, and its average grant was $54,157, across 19 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Alexander Berkeley Carrington Jr & that year got $10K on average.
Where does Alexander Berkeley Carrington Jr & give grants?
Alexander Berkeley Carrington Jr & gives mostly in Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Danville, VA (16 grants).
Does Alexander Berkeley Carrington Jr & give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Alexander Berkeley Carrington Jr &'s 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Alexander Berkeley Carrington Jr &'s largest grantees?
Alexander Berkeley Carrington Jr &'s largest 2026 grantees include Sweet Briar College 54-0534105 ($385,891), Hampden-Sydney College 54-0505906 ($128,630) and Danville Science Center Inc 54-1776405 ($65,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Alexander Berkeley Carrington Jr &?
Alexander Berkeley Carrington Jr & reported $22.7M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Alexander Berkeley Carrington Jr & fund?
The available information does not state a formal mission. The grants listed in the 2026 filing include support for colleges and educational initiatives, food distribution, housing construction, cancer-related transportation, and renovations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alexander Berkeley Carrington Jr &?
The filing lists Debra C. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Alexander Berkeley Carrington Jr &'s EIN?
Alexander Berkeley Carrington Jr &'s EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6223108. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS December 12, 2019)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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