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.
Endowing People Inc at a glance
In short: Endowing People Inc gave $60K across 16 grants in 2023 (avg $4K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $59,950
- Grants made (2023)
- 16
- Average grant
- $3,747
- Median grant
- $3,900
- Total assets
- $3,355
- -1229.6% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 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
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Darnita Epperson ($7K). Together the top 10 received $52K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (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 2023 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Endowing People Inc gives
- In 2023 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
In 2023 it made 16 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Darnita Epperson Danville, VA | GRANT | $6,500 |
| Jessica Chavis Danville, VA | GRANT | $6,000 |
| Joni Williamson Danville, VA | GRANT | $6,000 |
| Keisha Walters Danville, VA | GRANT | $6,000 |
| Takita Walker Danville, VA | GRANT | $6,000 |
| Shakeva Frazier Danville, VA | GRANT | $6,000 |
| Shanntroya Valentine Danville, VA | GRANT | $6,000 |
| Rosario Moorman Danville, VA | GRANT | $6,000 |
| Chris Stoffel Danville, VA | GRANT | $1,800 |
| Johnathan Blair Danville, VA | GRANT | $1,800 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 $313 for 2023 — 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.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists David Baker as managing member.
Endowing People Inc's only listed officer is David Baker, Managing Member on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2023 filing
David Baker
Managing Member
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
$11K (2022) → $13K (2023)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $13K, to David Baker (Managing Member).
Frequently asked questions about Endowing People Inc
How much does Endowing People Inc give each year?
Endowing People Inc gave $60K across 16 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Endowing People Inc's typical grant size?
Endowing People Inc's median grant in 2023 was $3,900, and its average grant was $3,747, across 16 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Endowing People Inc give grants?
Endowing People Inc gives mostly in Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Danville, VA (12 grants) and Mechanicsville, VA (4 grants).
Does Endowing People Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Endowing People Inc's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Grant" (16 grants).
Who are Endowing People Inc's largest grantees?
Endowing People Inc's largest 2023 grantees include Darnita Epperson ($6,500), Jessica Chavis ($6,000) and Joni Williamson ($6,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Endowing People Inc?
Endowing People Inc reported $3K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $60K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $313 (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 ↑
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 2022–2023.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2023
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