Endowing People Inc
ENDOWING PEOPLE INC is a private foundation based in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Its 2023 filing reports 16 grants totaling $59,950, all to recipients in Virginia. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 1 grant totaling $2,800.
Endowing People Inc at a glance
In short: Endowing People Inc gave $3K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,800
- -90.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,800
- -90.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,800
- Total assets
- $5,238
- +146.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026.
How to apply to Endowing People Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing does not specify an application process or required materials.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7288 Hanover Green Drive, Mechanicsville, VA 23111
Phone: (804) 513-9057
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Endowing People Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2023 went to recipients in Virginia. The listed recipients were in Danville or Mechanicsville, Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Endowing People Inc gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2025) to $60K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $2,800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,238 | $57,471 | $54,356 | $2,800 | 1 | $54,356 | $113 |
| 2024 | $2,124 | $84,200 | $80,427 | $28,100 | 1 | $80,427 | $188 |
| 2023 | $3,355 | $144,865 | $141,213 | $59,950 | 16 | $59,950 | $313 |
| 2022 | $-297 | $65,000 | $65,164 | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Endowing People Inc reported a distributable amount of $113 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2023, the foundation awarded 16 grants totaling $59,950. Grant amounts ranged from $150 to $6,500, with a median grant of $3,900. The largest listed grants were $6,500 to Darnita Epperson and $6,000 each to Jessica Chavis, Joni Williamson, Keisha Walters, Takita Walker, Shakeva Frazier, Shanntroya Valentine, and Rosario Moorman. Each was listed with the purpose “GRANT.” Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 1 grant totaling $2,800.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists David Baker as managing member.
Endowing People Inc is led by David Baker, President since 2024 (on filings since 2022) — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Baker
President
Managing Member → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
$11K (2022) → $10K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $10K, to David Baker (President).
Frequently asked questions about Endowing People Inc
How much does Endowing People Inc give each year?
Endowing People Inc gave $3K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $28K across 1 grant.
How large is Endowing People Inc?
Endowing People Inc reported $5K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $54K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $113 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Endowing People Inc?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Endowing People Inc make grants?
All grant dollars reported for 2023 went to recipients in Virginia. The listed recipients were in Danville or Mechanicsville, Virginia.
What is Endowing People Inc's EIN?
Endowing People Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3653532. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 11, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2023
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