The Duckworth Charitable Foundation Inc
The Duckworth Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Roanoke, Virginia. In its 2025 filing, it reported giving $65,000 through 14 grants to preselected charitable organizations.
The Duckworth Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Duckworth Charitable Foundation Inc gave $65K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Virginia. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $65,000
- -4.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,643
- -4.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $315,289
- -8.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (50% 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 Duckworth Charitable Foundation Inc
- 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: 6527 Tallwood Drive, Roanoke, VA 24018
Phone: (540) 989-5614
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Duckworth Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Florida Foundation ($10K). Together the top 10 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 66 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia (50%), Florida (19%), North Carolina (15%), Washington, DC (12%), and Vermont (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Duckworth Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 13 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 92% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+19%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 375% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $54K (2021) to $71K (2023). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Florida Foundation Gainsville, FL | Duckworth Chair in Drug Research | $10,000 |
| Washington & Lee University Lexington, VA | Donation for friends of rockbridge/shepherd endowment supporting w&l student programs that aid Rockbridge county residents | $10,000 |
| The Washington School for Girls Washington, DC | Graduate support program - girls school in low income area of dc | $8,000 |
| Jobs for Virginia Graduates Rockville, VA | Donation to support at-risk students graduate from high school and find a quality job | $7,500 |
| Seaside United Methodist Church Sunset Beach, NC | Donation for stars program, summer reading & arts program for children of brunswick co. Nc | $7,500 |
| Roanoke College Salem, VA | Shaun McConnon Discovery Center | $5,000 |
| Brunswick Family Assistance Shallotte, NC | Donation Supporting at-Risk Families in Brunswick Co, NC | $2,500 |
| Eckerd College St Petersburg, FL | Donation for Scholarship to Study Aborad | $2,500 |
| Jefferson Center Roanoke, VA | Donation - support capital needs of performing arts center | $2,500 |
| Roanoke College Salem, VA | Donation to Roanoke Fund | $2,500 |
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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 | $315,289 | $95,003 | $67,923 | $65,000 | 14 | $65,000 | $3 | $17,320 |
| 2024 | $345,338 | $60,003 | $70,894 | $68,000 | 14 | $68,000 | $3 | $19,288 |
| 2023 | $386,812 | $75,002 | $73,804 | $71,100 | 15 | $71,100 | $2 | $20,792 |
| 2022 | $426,268 | $55,002 | $57,026 | $54,500 | 12 | $54,500 | $2 | $23,390 |
| 2021 | $557,246 | $55,001 | $56,189 | $54,000 | 11 | $54,000 | $1 | $27,862 |
| 2020 | $543,329 | $70,002 | $67,652 | $65,500 | 16 | — | $2 | $26,219 |
| 2019 | $571,190 | $55,029 | $69,748 | $68,000 | 14 | — | $29 | $28,477 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Duckworth Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $17K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for student programs, scholarships, job training, a children’s summer reading and arts program, performing arts center capital needs, family assistance, adult day care scholarships, and land conservation.
Among the grantees, Jobs for Virginia Graduates describes its mission as providing job training for at-risk Virginia high school students. Roanoke College says it develops students as whole persons and prepares them for responsible lives of learning, service, and leadership. Eckerd College describes its mission as providing innovative undergraduate liberal arts education and lifelong learning programs in Florida.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 14 grants totaling $65,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median grant of $2,500.
Notable 2025 grants included $10,000 to the University of Florida Foundation for the Duckworth Chair in Drug Research; $10,000 to Washington & Lee University for an endowment supporting student programs that aid Rockbridge County residents; $8,000 to The Washington School for Girls for its graduate support program; and $7,500 to Jobs for Virginia Graduates to support at-risk students in graduating from high school and finding quality jobs. Seaside United Methodist Church also received $7,500 for a children’s summer reading and arts program. Other recipients included Roanoke College, which received grants of $5,000 and $2,500, and Eckerd College, which received $2,500 for a scholarship to study abroad.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John M. Duckworth as president and treasurer, and Katherine R. Duckworth as vice president and secretary.
The Duckworth Charitable Foundation Inc is led by John M. Duckworth, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John M. Duckworth
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Katherine R. Duckworth
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Duckworth Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does The Duckworth Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
The Duckworth Charitable Foundation Inc gave $65K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $68K across 14 grants.
What is The Duckworth Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Duckworth Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $4,643, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Duckworth Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
The Duckworth Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in Virginia: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (19%) and North Carolina (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Salem, VA (3 grants) and Roanoke, VA (3 grants).
Does The Duckworth Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on The Duckworth Charitable Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Duckworth Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Duckworth Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include University of Florida Foundation ($10,000), Washington & Lee University ($10,000) and The Washington School for Girls ($8,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Duckworth Charitable Foundation Inc?
The Duckworth Charitable Foundation Inc reported $315K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $65K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Duckworth Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for student programs, scholarships, job training, a children’s summer reading and arts program, performing arts center capital needs, family assistance, adult day care scholarships, and land conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Duckworth Charitable Foundation Inc?
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 The Duckworth Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Duckworth Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3676427. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Duckworth Charitable Foundation Inc 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
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