David Family Charitable Foundation
The David Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Eagleville, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 grants supported charitable organizations working in areas including land conservation, health, education, community services, and journalism.
David Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: David Family Charitable Foundation gave $36K across 51 grants in 2024 (avg $702.745), mostly in Pennsylvania. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $35,840
- +21.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 51
- +24.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $703
- -2.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $542,141
- +3.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (14 of 49, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (68% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to David Family Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1704 Berks Road, Eagleville, PA 19403
Phone: (610) 504-1805
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who David Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Roaring Creek Valley Conservation a ($5K). Together the top 10 received $20K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($800), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
215 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 215 grants of 215 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Pennsylvania recipients received 68% of grant dollars, Montana recipients 16%, and U.S. Virgin Islands recipients 8%. Massachusetts and Florida recipients each received 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 51 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is David Family Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 49 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $631; repeat grants $771. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 61% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2023) to $38K (2022). In 2024 it made 51 grants totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Roaring Creek Valley Conservation a Numidia, PA | Support monitoring, conservation, and stewardship efforts in the roaring creek watershed | $4,800 |
| Friends of Worcester Worcester, PA | Support environmental activities, preserve open space and promote responsible land development | $3,000 |
| North Central Pa Conservancy Williamsport, PA | Support Land Acquisition and Conservation Easements | $2,000 |
| St John Land Conservancy St John, VI | Support protection of natural and historic land and resources | $2,000 |
| Livingston Health Care Foundation Livingston, MT | To support raising funds to complete a third operating room | $2,000 |
| Lacawac Sanctuary Lake Ariel, PA | Support Research, Education and Conservation | $1,000 |
| Hepatitis B Foundation Doylestown, PA | Support Health Research, Education and Treatment | $1,000 |
| Friends of Laurel Hill Cemetery Philadelphia, PA | Support cemetery and provide open green public spaces for recreation & solitude | $1,000 |
| Doylestown Health Foundation Doylestown, PA | Support Children's Village | $1,000 |
| Boston Medical Center Boston, MA | Support Food Pantry, Teaching Kitchen and Rooftop Farm | $1,000 |
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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 | $542,141 | $61,831 | $44,649 | $35,840 | 51 | $35,840 | $53,022 | $32,805 |
| 2023 | $524,959 | $32,571 | $37,781 | $29,500 | 41 | $29,500 | $24,290 | $31,030 |
| 2022 | $530,169 | $3,272 | $48,001 | $37,750 | 45 | $37,750 | — | $32,783 |
| 2021 | $574,898 | $56,779 | $40,112 | $30,150 | 35 | $30,150 | $46,817 | $37,549 |
| 2020 | $558,231 | $16,961 | $40,615 | $30,911 | 43 | — | $7,257 | $32,423 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $33K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for conservation and open-space organizations, health-related organizations, a school, community foundations, and a public-service journalism organization.
The grantees describe their own work in varied ways. St. John Land Conservancy says it protects natural and historic land and resources while providing public access. The Hepatitis B Foundation says its mission is to find a cure for hepatitis B and improve quality of life through research, education, and patient advocacy. Boston Medical Center says it provides accessible health services regardless of a person’s status or ability to pay. An individual recipient Friends School describes its work as providing a Quaker-based education in a nurturing environment.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 51 grants totaling $35,840. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $4,800, with a median of $500.
Among the largest reported grants were $4,800 to Roaring Creek Valley Conservation Association for monitoring, conservation, and stewardship in the Roaring Creek watershed; $3,000 to Friends of Worcester for environmental activities, open-space preservation, and responsible land development; and $2,000 each to North Central PA Conservancy for land acquisition and conservation easements, St. John Land Conservancy for protection of natural and historic land and resources, and Livingston Health Care Foundation toward completing a third operating room.
Other reported grants included $1,000 to the Hepatitis B Foundation for health research, education, and treatment; $1,000 to Doylestown Health Foundation to support Children’s Village; and $1,000 to Boston Medical Center for its food pantry, teaching kitchen, and rooftop farm.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Clifford C David Jr, R Kimber David, and Sedgar David as trustees.
David Family Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Clifford C. David Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
R. Kimber David
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sedgar David
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 David Family Charitable Foundation
How much does David Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
David Family Charitable Foundation gave $36K across 51 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $30K across 41 grants.
What is David Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
David Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $703, across 51 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from David Family Charitable Foundation that year got $631 on average.
Where does David Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
David Family Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Montana (16%) and U.S. Virgin Islands (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (7 grants), Livingston, MT (7 grants), Phila, PA (4 grants) and Worcester, PA (3 grants).
Does David Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 2% of David Family Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 51) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are David Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
David Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Roaring Creek Valley Conservation a ($4,800), Friends of Worcester ($3,000) and North Central Pa Conservancy ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($800), which are not listed by name. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is David Family Charitable Foundation?
David Family Charitable Foundation reported $542K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $36K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $33K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does David Family Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for conservation and open-space organizations, health-related organizations, a school, community foundations, and a public-service journalism organization. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from David Family Charitable Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is David Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
David Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7922429. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does David Family Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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