Christopher S Dufree PVT Foundation
Christopher S Dufree PVT Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Vero Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $211K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $25K. Net investment income was $8K.
Christopher S Dufree PVT Foundation at a glance
In short: Christopher S Dufree PVT Foundation gave $25K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $210,954
- +1.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Christopher S Dufree PVT Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Westminster School ($25K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Christopher S Dufree PVT Foundation gives
- Giving grew 150% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 245% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $35K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Westminster School Simsbury, CT | Donation | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $210,954 | $9,468 | $26,325 | $25,000 | 1 | $25,000 | $8,421 | $10,193 |
| 2023 | $207,720 | $7,476 | $28,105 | $25,000 | 1 | $25,000 | $4,664 | $10,080 |
| 2022 | $204,253 | $7,494 | $28,105 | $25,000 | 1 | $25,000 | $2,358 | $11,030 |
| 2021 | $245,022 | $14,878 | $13,510 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | $7,616 | $11,419 |
| 2020 | $219,157 | $10,275 | $38,315 | $35,000 | 2 | — | $4,404 | $11,020 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Christopher S Dufree PVT Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Christopher S Dufree PVT Foundation is led by Sherman B. Durfee, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sherman B. Durfee
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Christopher S Dufree PVT Foundation
How much does Christopher S Dufree PVT Foundation give each year?
Christopher S Dufree PVT Foundation gave $25K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $25K across 1 grant.
How large is Christopher S Dufree PVT Foundation?
Christopher S Dufree PVT Foundation reported $211K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Christopher S Dufree PVT Foundation?
Christopher S Dufree PVT Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Vero Beach, FL. It holds $211K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Christopher S Dufree PVT Foundation operate?
Christopher S Dufree PVT Foundation has awarded grants in California, Connecticut, Ohio.
What is Christopher S Dufree PVT Foundation's EIN?
Christopher S Dufree PVT Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6366270. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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