Denton Family Charitable Foundation
The Denton Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation established in 1985 and based in Harrisonburg, Virginia. It is a 501(c)(3) organization with EIN 54-1349360. The foundation was established by E. Warren Denton, Jr. to provide opportunities for people to better themselves and improve their quality of life across spiritual, educational, social, and economic dimensions.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.6M
-0.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$70K
-12.5% YoY
Grant Count
35
-39.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
+44.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to help people attain their highest potential in areas of spiritual, educational, social, and economic life, and to assist in their efforts to become independent and self-sufficient.
The foundation concentrates on five major areas:
- Community
- Education
- Church
- Athletics
- The Arts (particularly music)
The foundation also supports a number of smaller programs, reflecting the founder's belief that private programs are often more effective than government programs. Specific funding interests include fire rescue services, youth golf programs, welfare for elderly and disabled individuals, volunteer rescue squads, veteran services, animal shelters, and mentor programs for children.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 46 grants in 2024. Grant amounts typically range from $100 to $30,670, with recent notable grants including:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation focuses its charitable efforts primarily in the City of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County, Virginia, where five generations of the Denton family have resided. The foundation also makes grants in West Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 Financial Data:
- Total Assets: $1,558,224
- Total Revenues: $165,089
- Total Expenses: $220,944
- Total Giving: $70,021
The foundation is endowed by the generosity of founder E. Warren Denton, Jr., though additional revenues are needed to continue supporting its charitable programs. All donations to the foundation are tax-deductible charitable contributions.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,558,224 | $1,562,590 | $1,520,640 |
| Revenue | $165,089 | $124,182 | $219,065 |
| Expenses | $220,944 | $204,471 | $210,704 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $211,782 | $195,417 | $202,783 |
| Net Investment Income | $98,492 | $61,542 | $157,479 |
| Distributable Amount | $77,467 | $74,272 | $77,974 |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
221 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Denton Family Charitable Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board of Directors:
- Terri Lynn Denton — President/Executive Director
- E. Warren Denton, III (Tripp) — Secretary/Treasurer
- Linda Denton — Tournament Director
Terri Lynn Denton receives compensation of $24,000 annually.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TERRI DENTON | PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 5 | $24,000 |
| E WARREN DENTON III | SECRETARY/TREASURER | — | — |
| LINDA DENTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $13,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2024, the Denton Family Foundation received a Corporate Philanthropist Award, recognizing outstanding commitment to philanthropy through financial support, community involvement, and encouraging others to take leadership roles in philanthropy.
Denton Family Foundation donates $42,000 check to Mercy HouseThe foundation has donated over half a million dollars to local nonprofit organizations in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. The 2025 Denton Golf Classic is scheduled for Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Lakeview Golf Club, with Mercy House, Inc. designated as the beneficiary.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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