The Davenport Charitable Trust
The Davenport Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Danville, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $9.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $626K. Net investment income was $603K.
The Davenport Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Davenport Charitable Trust gave $626K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $104K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $625,600
- +23.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $104,267
- +44.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $9,099,705
- -0.7% 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 September 2026.
Who The Davenport Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chatham Rotary Foundation Inc ($201K). Together the top 6 received $626K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 23 (35%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Davenport Charitable Trust gives
- Giving grew 1151% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 114% of 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2022) to $626K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $626K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chatham Rotary Foundation Inc Chatham, VA | Development of Chatham Walking Trail | $201,350 |
| The Friends of Barnabas Foundation Inc Midlothian, VA | Funding for comprehensive program for families of children with special needs | $127,800 |
| Hargrave Military Academy Chatham, VA | Creation of Fencing Facility | $100,000 |
| Center for Early Success Danville, VA | Strengthen Early Intervention Access and Coordination | $100,000 |
| Young Life - Pittsylvania County VA Chatham, VA | Fund Program Events for Children of Pittsylvania County | $65,450 |
| Patrick & Henry Community College Foundation Martinsville, VA | Support the Early Childhood Education Program | $31,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,099,705 | $647,268 | $714,201 | $625,600 | 6 | $669,219 | $603,061 | $586,295 |
| 2024 | $9,166,638 | $288,682 | $590,972 | $506,259 | 7 | $506,259 | $246,323 | $551,634 |
| 2023 | $9,468,928 | $99,647 | $543,445 | $464,255 | 7 | $464,255 | $153,505 | $482,404 |
| 2022 | $9,912,726 | $36,844 | $123,236 | $50,000 | 3 | $50,000 | $77,860 | $464,173 |
| 2021 | $9,999,118 | $10,000,100 | $982 | — | — | — | — | $49,600 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Davenport Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $586K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Davenport Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charles H. Majors
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$5K (2022) → $6K (2025)
Paul D. Erwin
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$5K (2022) → $6K (2025)
R. Stephen Wilkinson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$5K (2022) → $6K (2025)
Atlantic Union Bank
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
$67K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: American National Bank (2021–2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $67K, to Atlantic Union Bank (Trustee). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Davenport Charitable Trust
How much does The Davenport Charitable Trust give each year?
The Davenport Charitable Trust gave $626K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $506K across 7 grants.
What is The Davenport Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The Davenport Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $100,000, and its average grant was $104,267, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Davenport Charitable Trust give grants?
The Davenport Charitable Trust gives mostly in Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chatham, VA (3 grants).
Does The Davenport Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Davenport Charitable Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Davenport Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
The Davenport Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Chatham Rotary Foundation Inc ($201,350), The Friends of Barnabas Foundation Inc ($127,800) and Hargrave Military Academy ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Davenport Charitable Trust?
The Davenport Charitable Trust reported $9.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $669K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $586K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Davenport Charitable Trust?
The Davenport Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Danville, VA. It holds $9.1M in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Davenport Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Davenport Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2163052. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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