M D Private Foundation
M D Private Foundation is a private foundation, based in Charlottesville, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 5 grants totaling $5K.
M D Private Foundation at a glance
In short: M D Private Foundation gave $5K across 5 grants in 2020 (avg $1K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $5,016
- +903.2% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 5
- +150.0% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $1,003
- +301.3% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $716
- Primary geography
- Virginia (50% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who M D Private Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was The Sighthound Underground ($3K). Together the top 5 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2019) to $5K (2020). In 2020 it made 5 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Sighthound Underground McLean, VA | Help Animals | $2,500 |
| Cal Farley's Boys Ranch Amarillo, TX | Help Animals | $1,000 |
| Harlem Children's Zone New York, NY | Help Animals | $716 |
| Love Hope Believe Galgo Adoption Crystal Lake, IL | Help Animals | $400 |
| Save a Galgo Espanol Dillsburg, PA | Help Animals | $400 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $3,300 | $5,646 | $5,016 | 5 |
| 2019 | $2,444 | $1,000 | $920 | $500 | 2 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
M D Private Foundation's 2020 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Anne Marshall-Darken
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Brett R. Darken
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 M D Private Foundation
How much does M D Private Foundation give each year?
M D Private Foundation gave $5K across 5 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $500 across 2 grants.
What is M D Private Foundation's typical grant size?
M D Private Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $716, and its average grant was $1,003, across 5 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does M D Private Foundation give grants?
M D Private Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (20%) and New York (14%).
Does M D Private Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on M D Private Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Help Animals" (5 grants).
Who are M D Private Foundation's largest grantees?
M D Private Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include The Sighthound Underground ($2,500), Cal Farley's Boys Ranch ($1,000) and Harlem Children's Zone ($716), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What is M D Private Foundation's EIN?
M D Private Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1814925. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 5, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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