Davenport Trust Fund
Accepts applications
Davenport Trust Fund is a private foundation in Bath, Maine. In tax year 2024 it gave $299,876 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $110,000 and the largest $179,700. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$299,876
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$110,000
- Largest grant$179,700
- Assets$8.7 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $366,275 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $366,275 | 3 | $8.1 million |
| 2024 | $299,876 | 3 | $8.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Barry Sturgeon Davenport Trust Fund 65 Front Street, Bath, ME 04530 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (207) 443-3431 |
| What to submit | Applications from organizations should be in the form of a letter along with a completed grant application form (copy attached) outlining the purpose for which the funds will be used & other matters. A copy of the organization's budget and financial statements is requested as a part of the application. Applicants for higher education assistance grants are required to complete the attached application form. They are also required to furnish a copy of their financial aid package as established by the college or university they plan to attend. |
| Deadlines | As noted in the applications attached to this return. |
| Restrictions | Awards are limited to charitable, educational, religious, and temperance organizations which benefit, either directly or indirectly, residents of the bath, me area. Educational scholarships are available to applicants who graduate from morse high school and/or reside in bath, me, or surrounding areas, and are based on unmet need. This is in accordance with the terms of the will of george p. Davenport which established the davenport trust fund. |
What Davenport Trust Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 3 | $299,876 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charitable Donations See List Attached | See attached | $179,700 |
| Individual | See attached | $110,000 |
| Religious Donations See List Attached | See attached | $10,176 |
Officers and trustees
- Barry M Sturgeon
- Eric R Allen
- Virginia R Hatch
Questions people ask
Does Davenport Trust Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: As noted in the applications attached to this return..
How much does Davenport Trust Fund give?
$299,876 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $110,000.
Who runs Davenport Trust Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Barry M Sturgeon (Trustee, Office MGR), Eric R Allen (Trustee) and Virginia R Hatch (Trustee).
What does Davenport Trust Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.