Alexander Berkeley Carrington Jr &

DANVILLE, VA EIN: 54-6223108

The Alexander Berkeley Carrington Jr & Ruth Simpson Carrington Charitable Trust is a private foundation established in 1985 and based in Danville, Virginia. The trust operates as an independent foundation with a focus on supporting cultural and educational institutions, particularly within the Danville area.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$18.2M

+17.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.1M

+24.1% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$49K

+24.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alexander Berkeley Carrington Jr & reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary mission is giving to cultural and educational institutions in the Danville, VA area. Recent grant activity reflects support for education-focused initiatives, including school programs and student support services.

Grantmaking

The foundation accepts applications and is open to applications, though funding is restricted to in-state (Virginia) organizations.

Grant Range

$30,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation restricts its grantmaking to Virginia, with a particular emphasis on the Danville area.

Grant Distribution by State

Virginia $4.9M (100%)

States

Virginia

Cities

BlairsChathamDanvilleHampdensydneySweet Briar

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of FYE 02/2024:

Total assets: $15,513,326
Total revenues: $735,946
Total expenses: $1,297,144
Investment income and dividends: $550,720
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $180,546

Staffing: 4 employees

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$18,166,199	$15,513,326	$16,074,524
Revenue	$4,208,782	$735,946	$524,235
Expenses	$1,555,909	$1,297,144	$1,311,360
Qualifying Distributions	$1,332,007	$1,092,312	$1,097,346
Net Investment Income	$3,989,880	$536,119	$324,410
Distributable Amount	$1,145,133	$1,073,139	$1,069,458

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

114 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Sweet Briar College 54-0534105 ($397,486), Hampden-sydney College 54-0505906 ($132,495), Future of the Piedmont Foundation 54-1842627 ($60,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AVERETT UNIVERSITY 54-0129860 DANVILLE, VA	TO FUND THE RENOVATION OF THE STUDENT CENTER PLAZA (FIFTH PAYMENT)	$30,000
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF THE DANVILLE AREA 54-1880308 DANVILLE, VA	NON SPECIFIC DONATION	$10,000
DANVILLE AREA CHORAL ARTS SOCIETY 54-1380706 DANVILLE, VA	FALL CHORAL CONCERT	$5,000
DANVILLE CHURCH-BASED TUTORIAL PROGRAM INC 54-1824377 DANVILLE, VA	TO FUND STUDENT INCENTIVES TO INSPIRE, MOTIVATE AND REWARD K-12 STUDENTS TO ACHIEVE BOTH ACADEMICALLY AND BEHAVIORALLY IN SCHOOL	$15,000
DANVILLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 54-1213521 DANVILLE, VA	FOR SUPPORT OF HELPING HANDS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, LLC, TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS THAT MAKE CHILDCARE MORE AFFORDABLE FOR STUDENT-PARENTS ATTENDING DCC.	$25,000
DANVILLE LIFE SAVING CREW 54-6056901 DANVILLE, VA	ANNUAL DISTRITUBTUION	$56,039
DANVILLE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS & HISTORY 23-7125187 DANVILLE, VA	FUNDS TO SUPPORT THREE PUBLIC ART/HISTORY PROGRAMS FOR 2025	$10,000
DANVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION DANVILLE, VA	BOOKS FOR KIDS PROGRAM	$10,000
DANVILLE SCIENCE CENTER INC 54-1776405 DANVILLE, VA	TO PROVIDE UPDATED TECHNOLOGY, MAINTENANCE, EQUIPMENT & FILMS FOR THE DIGITAL DOME THEATER & PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP OF THE 2025 CORKS & FORKS GALA	$42,500
DANVILLE SPEECH AND HEARING CENTER 54-0699738 DANVILLE, VA	STAFF SUPPORT	$17,133

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK TRUST	TRUSTEE	6	$15,845
ATLANTIC UNION BANK	TRUSTEE	6	$192,475
CHARLES H MAJORS	TRUSTEE	2	$68,898
EDWARD F HODGES JR	TRUSTEE	2	$68,898
WILLIAM S WOODS	TRUSTEE	2	$68,898

Contact Information

Address: 628 Main Street, Danville, VA 24541-1320

Telephone: 434-773-2206

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Alexander Berkeley Carrington Jr & fund?

How do I apply for a grant from Alexander Berkeley Carrington Jr &?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 23 grants in the most recent fiscal year (FYE 02/2024) • Median grant size: $30,000 • Grant range: $5,000 to $397,000 • Total annual giving: approximately $901,339 to $1,073,501 **Recent Grants:** • Danville Public Schools Education Foundation: $5,000 for the Adopt A School Program (2024) **Application Policy:** The foundation accepts applications and is open to applications, though funding is restricted to in-state (Virginia) organizations.

Where does Alexander Berkeley Carrington Jr & make grants?

The foundation restricts its grantmaking to Virginia, with a particular emphasis on the Danville area.

What size grants does Alexander Berkeley Carrington Jr & award?

In 2025, Alexander Berkeley Carrington Jr & awarded 23 grants totaling $1.1M — an average of about $49K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Alexander Berkeley Carrington Jr & required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Alexander Berkeley Carrington Jr & reported a distributable amount of $1.1M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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 2021–2025.