George W Daingerfield Trust
George W Daingerfield Trust is a private foundation, based in Dunnsville, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $455K. Net investment income was $988.
George W Daingerfield Trust at a glance
In short: George W Daingerfield Trust gave $455K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $455K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $455,215
- +1248.6% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $455,215
- +1248.6% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $455,215
- 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 September 2026.
Who George W Daingerfield Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Church Schools of the Diocese in VA ($455K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How George W Daingerfield Trust gives
- Giving grew 25% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- 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
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2021) to $455K (2023). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $455K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Church Schools of the Diocese in VA Richmond, VA | Scholarship Endowment & Court Approved Operating | $455,215 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $16,101 | $470,328 | $455,215 | 1 | $470,328 | $988 | $27,463 |
| 2022 | $149,570 | $19,836 | $45,071 | $33,755 | 1 | $45,071 | $8,520 | $23,057 |
| 2021 | $175,735 | $18,399 | $36,128 | $30,697 | 1 | $36,128 | $12,968 | $30,036 |
| 2020 | $193,462 | $22,815 | $365,308 | $365,258 | 1 | — | $7,194 | $32,025 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George W Daingerfield Trust reported a distributable amount of $27K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George W Daingerfield Trust is led by John W Ware Jr. Esq., Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
John W Ware Jr. Esq.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$9K (2020) → $6K (2023)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 $6K, to John W Ware Jr Esq (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about George W Daingerfield Trust
How much does George W Daingerfield Trust give each year?
George W Daingerfield Trust gave $455K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $34K across 1 grant.
Where does George W Daingerfield Trust operate?
George W Daingerfield Trust has awarded grants in Virginia.
How much is George W Daingerfield Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, George W Daingerfield Trust reported a distributable amount of $27K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is George W Daingerfield Trust's EIN?
George W Daingerfield Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6039537. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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