Overton & Katharine Dennis FD-Cust
Overton & Katharine Dennis FD-Cust is a private foundation based in Orlando, Florida. Its 2026 filing reports 45 grants totaling $644,000, with most grant dollars going to organizations in Virginia.
Overton & Katharine Dennis FD-Cust at a glance
In short: Overton & Katharine Dennis FD-Cust gave $644K across 45 grants in 2026 (avg $14K), mostly in Virginia. 9% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $644,000
- +1.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 45
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $14,311
- +1.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,284,926
- -7.2% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (4 of 45, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (88% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Overton & Katharine Dennis FD-Cust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 919798, Orlando, FL 32891-9798
Phone: (804) 273-7445
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Overton & Katharine Dennis FD-Cust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was YWCA of Richmond ($60K). Together the top 10 received $262K.
Grant Size Distribution
209 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 203 grants of 209 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, Virginia recipients received 88% of grant dollars. Washington and Maryland each received 4%, while Oklahoma and Kentucky each received 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Overton & Katharine Dennis FD-Cust open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 4 of 45 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 89% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+17%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $381K (2020) to $644K (2026). In 2026 it made 45 grants totaling $644K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YWCA of Richmond Richmond, VA | General Support | $60,000 |
| James River Association (JRA) Richmond, VA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation Annapolis, MD | General Support | $25,000 |
| St Andrews School Richmond, VA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Atlas Partnership Richmond, VA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Anna Julia Cooper Episcopal School Richmond, VA | General Support | $21,500 |
| Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Richmond, VA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Science Museum of Virginia Foundation Richmond, VA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Historic Richmond Foundation Richmond, VA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center Charlottesville, VA | General Support | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,284,926 | $350,221 | $685,073 | $644,000 | 45 | $658,979 | $328,506 | $659,545 |
| 2025 | $4,618,022 | $432,767 | $680,755 | $636,500 | 45 | $651,184 | $408,593 | $627,380 |
| 2024 | $4,857,112 | $410,391 | $611,556 | $566,000 | 42 | $580,789 | $382,666 | $584,863 |
| 2023 | $5,035,825 | $455,356 | $583,299 | $550,000 | 38 | $562,924 | $435,199 | $539,768 |
| 2022 | $5,163,587 | $437,025 | $638,359 | $573,500 | 39 | $588,749 | $403,752 | $593,428 |
| 2021 | $5,365,843 | $1,306,638 | $486,543 | $457,500 | 39 | — | $1,285,242 | $488,536 |
| 2020 | $4,546,944 | $333,873 | $436,300 | $381,000 | 38 | — | $309,655 | $460,482 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Overton & Katharine Dennis FD-Cust reported a distributable amount of $660K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its grantees’ stated missions illustrate the kinds of organizations it supports: Chesapeake Bay Foundation says its mission is to “Save the Bay”; St. Andrew’s School describes providing children with a high-quality education through full scholarships; and Atlas Partnership focuses on protecting the legacy assets of professional theatre in Central Virginia.
Other 2026 grantees describe work in science education, conservation, connecting people with plants, preserving Richmond’s historic places, and providing health care and wellness services to people in need. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 45 grants totaling $644,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $60,000, with a median of $10,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $60,000 to YWCA of Richmond; $25,000 each to James River Association, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, St. Andrew’s School, and Atlas Partnership; and $21,500 to Anna Julia Cooper Episcopal School. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Science Museum of Virginia Foundation, Historic Richmond Foundation, Southern Environmental Law Center, The Nature Conservancy, and Virginia League for Planned Parenthood each received $20,000. The listed purposes for these grants were general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Elizabeth O Dennis as trustee and Janet D Branch as president.
Overton & Katharine Dennis FD-Cust is led by Janet D. Branch, President since 2026 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Janet D. Branch
President
Secretary & Treasurer → President, 2026
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth O. Dennis
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Overton & Katharine Dennis FD-Cust
How much does Overton & Katharine Dennis FD-Cust give each year?
Overton & Katharine Dennis FD-Cust gave $644K across 45 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $637K across 45 grants.
What is Overton & Katharine Dennis FD-Cust's typical grant size?
Overton & Katharine Dennis FD-Cust's median grant in 2026 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,311, across 45 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Overton & Katharine Dennis FD-Cust that year got $14K on average.
Where does Overton & Katharine Dennis FD-Cust give grants?
Overton & Katharine Dennis FD-Cust gives mostly in Virginia: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, VA (32 grants) and Seattle, WA (2 grants).
Does Overton & Katharine Dennis FD-Cust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Overton & Katharine Dennis FD-Cust's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (45 of 45) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Overton & Katharine Dennis FD-Cust's largest grantees?
Overton & Katharine Dennis FD-Cust's largest 2026 grantees include YWCA of Richmond ($60,000), James River Association (JRA) ($25,000) and Chesapeake Bay Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Overton & Katharine Dennis FD-Cust?
Overton & Katharine Dennis FD-Cust reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $659K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $660K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Overton & Katharine Dennis FD-Cust fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its grantees’ stated missions illustrate the kinds of organizations it supports: Chesapeake Bay Foundation says its mission is to “Save the Bay”; St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Overton & Katharine Dennis FD-Cust?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Overton & Katharine Dennis FD-Cust's EIN?
Overton & Katharine Dennis FD-Cust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1418161. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does Overton & Katharine Dennis FD-Cust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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