D B Ames Charitable Fdn - TES Tr
D B Ames Charitable Fdn - Tes Tr is a private foundation based in Orlando, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports 10 grants totaling $14,069, primarily to organizations in Virginia, with additional support in West Virginia. Its 2026 filing, the latest on this page, reports 13 grants totaling $31,644.
D B Ames Charitable Fdn - TES Tr at a glance
In short: D B Ames Charitable Fdn - TES Tr gave $32K across 13 grants in 2026 (avg $2K), mostly in Virginia. 23% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $31,644
- +124.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 13
- +30.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $2,434
- +73.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $619,039
- +6.2% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (3 of 13, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (91% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to D B Ames Charitable Fdn - TES Tr
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Its 2024 filing instructs applicants to send a letter to the trustees stating the applicant’s financial need. The filing lists no deadline and says requests should document financial need and/or relate to “auperanuated employees of Ames & Brownley” for basic needs.
- Contact
Application contact: Lisa Conrad Co Truist Bank
Mailing address: PO Box 2600, Norfolk, VA 23501
Phone: (757) 624-5534
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who D B Ames Charitable Fdn - TES Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Symphonicity ($3K). Together the top 10 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 45 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia and 11% to recipients in West Virginia. The listed grants went to organizations in Norfolk and Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Charleston, West Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is D B Ames Charitable Fdn - TES Tr open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 3 of 13 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 77% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+16%). 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 (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2022) to $57K (2021). In 2026 it made 13 grants totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Symphonicity Virginia Beach, VA | General Operating | $3,166 |
| Virginia Beach Community Tr-Exempt Virginia Beach, VA | General Operating | $3,164 |
| Virginia Symphony Orchestra Norfolk, VA | General Operating | $3,164 |
| Virginia Beach Tr the PSY Disabled Virginia Beach, VA | General Operating | $3,164 |
| Eastern Virginia Medical School Norfolk, VA | General Operating | $3,164 |
| Union Mission Ministries Charleston, WV | General Operating | $3,000 |
| Virginia Arts Festival Norfolk, VA | General Operating | $3,000 |
| Eggleston Services Foundation Norfolk, VA | General Operating | $3,000 |
| The Governors School for the Arts Foundation Inc Norfolk, VA | General Operating | $2,000 |
| Teens with a Purpose Norfolk, VA | General Operating | $1,500 |
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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 | $619,039 | $94,336 | $57,993 | $31,644 | 13 | $48,558 | $85,260 | $46,023 |
| 2025 | $582,678 | $37,955 | $35,460 | $14,069 | 10 | $25,645 | $28,675 | $43,222 |
| 2024 | $580,344 | $39,167 | $60,849 | $16,795 | 7 | $53,017 | $31,594 | $39,093 |
| 2023 | $602,115 | $32,001 | $45,642 | $27,271 | 9 | $37,748 | $24,651 | $39,167 |
| 2022 | $613,743 | $44,979 | $35,409 | $4,190 | 6 | $21,174 | $30,800 | $43,556 |
| 2021 | $602,898 | $33,446 | $82,684 | $56,606 | 15 | — | $22,218 | $40,789 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, D B Ames Charitable Fdn - TES Tr reported a distributable amount of $46K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas that include the arts, community services, health education, and social services. For example, Union Mission Ministries describes its work as providing shelter, clothing, food, counseling, and structured programs for people in need and those affected by addiction. The Virginia Symphony Orchestra describes its work as presenting symphonic performances, music education, and community engagement in southeastern Virginia. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $14,069 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $501 to $2,500, with a median grant of $1,407. Its largest grants were $2,500 to Virginia Arts Festival and $2,000 to Eggleston Services Foundation, both for general operating support. Other notable awards included $1,500 to Union Mission Ministries and $1,407 each to Virginia Beach Community TR-Exempt, Symphonicity, Virginia Symphony Orchestra, Virginia Beach TR the Psy Disabled, and Eastern Virginia Medical School. Its 2026 filing, the latest on this page, reports 13 grants totaling $31,644.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James M Lavier, H Alexander Johnson, and Truist Bank as co-trustees.
D B Ames Charitable Fdn - TES Tr's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
James M. Lavier
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$4K (2021) → $4K (2026)
Truist Bank
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$15K (2021) → $11K (2026)
H. Alexander Johnson
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
$4K (2025) → $4K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Burke Marguiles (2021–2024) — Co-Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 $11K, to Truist Bank (Co-Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about D B Ames Charitable Fdn - TES Tr
How much does D B Ames Charitable Fdn - TES Tr give each year?
D B Ames Charitable Fdn - TES Tr gave $32K across 13 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $14K across 10 grants.
What is D B Ames Charitable Fdn - TES Tr's typical grant size?
D B Ames Charitable Fdn - TES Tr's median grant in 2026 was $3,000, and its average grant was $2,434, across 13 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from D B Ames Charitable Fdn - TES Tr that year got $1K on average.
Where does D B Ames Charitable Fdn - TES Tr give grants?
D B Ames Charitable Fdn - TES Tr gives mostly in Virginia: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was West Virginia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Norfolk, VA (8 grants) and Virginia Beach, VA (4 grants).
Does D B Ames Charitable Fdn - TES Tr give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of D B Ames Charitable Fdn - TES Tr's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are D B Ames Charitable Fdn - TES Tr's largest grantees?
D B Ames Charitable Fdn - TES Tr's largest 2026 grantees include Symphonicity ($3,166), Virginia Beach Community Tr-Exempt ($3,164) and Virginia Symphony Orchestra ($3,164), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is D B Ames Charitable Fdn - TES Tr?
D B Ames Charitable Fdn - TES Tr reported $619K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $49K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $46K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does D B Ames Charitable Fdn - TES Tr fund?
The filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas that include the arts, community services, health education, and social services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from D B Ames Charitable Fdn - TES Tr?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is D B Ames Charitable Fdn - TES Tr's EIN?
D B Ames Charitable Fdn - TES Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6034951. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does D B Ames Charitable Fdn - TES Tr accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 28, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 31, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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