The Dn Batten Foundation
The DN Batten Foundation is a private foundation established in 1997 in Virginia and based in Norfolk, VA. The foundation was created for the family of Dorothy Batten and operates as a family foundation focused on creating opportunities for people to live healthy, fruitful lives through environmental stewardship and conservation.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$26.7M
-5.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.7M
-20.4% YoY
Grant Count
28
+27.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$168K
-37.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: The Foundation creates opportunities for people to live healthy, fruitful lives, especially through the promotion of healthier environmental conditions. The foundation recognizes that for humans to thrive, natural habitats and species must be nurtured.
Core Values:
- Innovation: Supporting programs that provide original, creative solutions and market-based strategies guided by scientific research
- Leadership: Supporting visionaries passionate about their mission who are willing to take risks and be pioneers
- Collaboration: Supporting organizations that work with governments, communities, businesses, and other nonprofits to achieve greater impact
- Grassroots Involvement: Supporting organizations deeply connected to and representative of the communities they serve
- Empowerment: Providing people and species with resources to promote well-being and sustainability
Primary Funding Focus Areas:
- Water & Species Conservation (Tropical Andes)
- Water & Species Conservation (Chesapeake Bay Watershed)
- Water & Species Conservation (Large Mammal Species)
- Youth Development
- Charlottesville, VA Local Priorities
- Innovation in Healthcare
Grantmaking
The foundation made 20 grants in 2023. Recent notable grants include:
Grant Range
** Typical awards range from $4,750 to $3,100,199.
Invitation Only
** The foundation does not accept or respond to unsolicited grant proposals, inquiries, or letters of intent. Grant applications are by invitation only. Interested parties may direct questions to info@dnbattenfoundation.org.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds primarily in:
- Virginia
- District of Columbia
- New York
- Specific regional focus on the Chesapeake Bay Watershed and Tropical Andes for conservation work
- Charlottesville, VA for local priorities
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $28,180,753
- Total Revenues: $5,867,192
- Total Expenses: $6,975,062
- Total Grants Made: Approximately $4.7 million
As of 2024 (most recent filing):
- Total Assets: $26,654,286
- Total Giving: $4,707,590
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $26,654,286 | $28,180,753 | $33,472,160 |
| Revenue | $9,982,131 | $5,867,192 | $7,009,491 |
| Expenses | $5,482,251 | $6,975,062 | $11,959,937 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,707,590 | $5,910,560 | $10,765,199 |
| Net Investment Income | $5,276,310 | $2,294,109 | $2,448,730 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,793,347 | $1,764,977 | $1,983,256 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
112 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Dorothy Batten: Director and President
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOROTHY N BATTEN | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| FRANK BATTEN JR | OFFICER/DIRECTOR | — | — |
Contact Information
Address: 101 W Main St Ste 700, Norfolk, VA 23510-1624
Phone: 757-625-7670
Email: info@dnbattenfoundation.org
EIN: 54-1864288
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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