The Townsend Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Townsend Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $49,750 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $6,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$49,750
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$513,707
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was down from $54,250 the year before.
18% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $70,500 | 33 | $508,948 |
| 2024 | $54,250 | 29 | $506,927 |
| 2025 | $49,750 | 33 | $513,707 |
How to apply
The Townsend Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Townsend Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 24 | $38,750 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $1,500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
| Puerto Rico | 1 | $500 |
| Utah | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Shore Chapel Episcopal Church | Chapel Pantry pledge AND general fund | $6,000 |
| Lil Roar Cat Rescue | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| United States Naval Academy Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Fight CF Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Little League Baseball Inc | Charitable Event | $2,500 |
| Lynnhaven River Now | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Southeastern Virginia Areawide Model Program Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Child & Family Services of Eastern Virginia Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Forkids Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity International Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Hampton Roads Community Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Hope House Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Horizons Hampton Roads Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Little Theatre of Virginia Beach Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Mother Seton House Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| National Network of Abortion Funds | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Reach Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Samaritan House Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| St Marys Home for Disabled Children Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Trevor Project Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Urban League of Hampton Roads Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Virginia Beach Court Appointed Special Advocate PR | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Virginia Beach SPCA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Young Womens Christian Association of South Hampto | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Animal Resources of Tidewater | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Bread for the City Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| DC Central Kitchen Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Friends of Culebra Animals Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Nature Conservancy | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Shannon S Townsend
- William Townsend
Questions people ask
Does The Townsend Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Townsend Family Foundation give?
$49,750 in tax year 2025, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Townsend Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Shannon S Townsend (Dir, Pres, Treas) and William Townsend (Dir, Sec, VP).
What does The Townsend Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, faith communities and environment and conservation.