The Davenport Family Foundation
The Davenport Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Southeastern, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing records grants to charitable organizations, including educational institutions, human-services organizations, and arts and cultural organizations.
The Davenport Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Davenport Family Foundation gave $2.9M across 33 grants in 2025 (avg $88K), top state Pennsylvania. 12% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,893,341
- +10.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 33
- -2.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $87,677
- +13.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $60,000
- Total assets
- $66,603,095
- +9.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (4 of 33, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (49% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Davenport Family Foundation
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 2288, Southeastern, PA 19399
Phone: (610) 260-1555
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Davenport Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Mercersburg Academy ($435K). Together the top 10 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
170 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 88 grants of 170 (52%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Pennsylvania received 49% of grant dollars, Virginia 18%, Delaware 10%, North Carolina 8%, and Connecticut 3%. The foundation also made a listed grant to the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Rhode Island.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Davenport Family Foundation open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 33 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $39K; repeat grants $94K. How we count
Medians: $23K first-time, $60K repeat.
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+14%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.3M (2020) to $2.9M (2025). In 2025 it made 33 grants totaling $2.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Mercersburg Academy Mercersburg, PA | Squash Center Renovation and Scholorship Support | $435,000 |
| University of Richmond Richmond, VA | Faculty Fellow, Scholorship, Annual Fund | $420,000 |
| High Point University High Point, NC | Scholarship and Annual Fund | $225,000 |
| Sanford School Hockessin, DE | STEM Center and Annual Fund | $213,000 |
| Chester County Food Bank Downingtown, PA | Meals on Wheels and Sunshine Program Support | $150,000 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art Philadelphia, PA | Exhibition Catalogue and Support | $140,000 |
| Brandywine River Museum & Conservancy Chadds Ford, PA | Renovations to the site of the battle of brandywine | $130,000 |
| Malvern Prepatory School Malvern, PA | Student Counseling Center and Annual Fund | $120,000 |
| Community Volunteers in Medicine West Chester, PA | Dental Equipment, Medications, and General Practice Needs | $100,000 |
| The Hole in the Wall Gang Fund Inc New Haven, CT | Capital Project and Annual Fund | $100,000 |
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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 | $66,603,095 | $5,334,326 | $3,509,868 | $2,893,341 | 33 | $3,151,308 | $5,027,841 | $3,004,254 |
| 2024 | $60,606,729 | $4,051,760 | $3,228,571 | $2,618,476 | 34 | $2,879,800 | $3,765,309 | $2,894,567 |
| 2023 | $58,238,563 | $3,500,334 | $2,892,602 | $2,352,250 | 28 | $2,614,547 | $3,251,079 | $2,632,912 |
| 2022 | $52,933,546 | $2,880,970 | $3,056,119 | $2,548,127 | 40 | $2,756,193 | $2,621,776 | $2,703,517 |
| 2021 | $64,404,523 | $4,443,673 | $3,243,859 | $2,711,765 | 35 | $2,935,683 | $4,180,397 | $2,956,502 |
| 2020 | $57,738,786 | $2,000,133 | $2,824,152 | $2,324,965 | 42 | — | $1,748,418 | $2,538,788 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Davenport Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.0M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants supported a range of organizations and purposes, including scholarships, school and university programs, food assistance, health care, and museum and historic-site projects.
The grantees describe their own missions in varied terms. For example, the University of Richmond says it educates students and produces scholarly and creative work; Sanford School describes itself as an independent coeducational school serving preschool through grade 12; and Chester County Food Bank says it works to ensure equitable access to nutritious and familiar food. Community Volunteers in Medicine says it provides free health care to uninsured working people with low incomes, while the International Tennis Hall of Fame says it preserves tennis history and celebrates the sport to inspire excellence.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 33 grants totaling $2,893,341. Individual grants ranged from $741 to $435,000, with a median grant of $60,000.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $435,000 to The Mercersburg Academy for a squash center renovation and scholarship support; $420,000 to the University of Richmond for a faculty fellow, scholarships, and its annual fund; $225,000 to High Point University for scholarships and its annual fund; and $213,000 to Sanford School for a STEM center and its annual fund. Other notable grants included $150,000 to Chester County Food Bank for Meals on Wheels and Sunshine Program support, $140,000 to Philadelphia Museum of Art for an exhibition catalogue and support, and $100,000 to Community Volunteers in Medicine for dental equipment, medications, and general practice needs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Scott D Davenport, Cynthia L Borger, and Sandra Simpson as trustees.
The Davenport Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cynthia L. Borger
Trustee
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
$75K (2020) → $87K (2025)
Sandra Simpson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
$75K (2020) → $87K (2025)
Scott D. Davenport
Trustee
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
$75K (2020) → $87K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $87K, to Scott D Davenport (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Davenport Family Foundation
How much does The Davenport Family Foundation give each year?
The Davenport Family Foundation gave $2.9M across 33 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.6M across 34 grants.
What is The Davenport Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Davenport Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $60,000, and its average grant was $87,677, across 33 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Davenport Family Foundation that year got $39K on average.
Where does The Davenport Family Foundation give grants?
The Davenport Family Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (18%) and Delaware (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (6 grants), Wilmington, DE (3 grants), Malvern, PA (2 grants) and Washington, PA (2 grants).
Does The Davenport Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 27% of The Davenport Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 33) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Davenport Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Davenport Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Mercersburg Academy ($435,000), University of Richmond ($420,000) and High Point University ($225,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Davenport Family Foundation?
The Davenport Family Foundation reported $66.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Davenport Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants supported a range of organizations and purposes, including scholarships, school and university programs, food assistance, health care, and museum and historic-site projects. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Davenport Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Davenport Family Foundation's EIN?
The Davenport Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7871419. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Davenport Family Foundation 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 21, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Davenport Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-davenport-family-foundation-morg_20b82aa552234558ab98c18bd7e52d6d
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