The Davenport Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Davenport Family Foundation is a private foundation in Southeastern, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.9 million in 33 grants; the typical grant was $60,000 and the largest $435,000. 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$2.9 million
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$60,000
- Largest grant$435,000
- Assets$66.6 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.6 million the year before.
27% 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 | $2.4 million | 28 | $58.2 million |
| 2024 | $2.6 million | 34 | $60.6 million |
| 2025 | $2.9 million | 33 | $66.6 million |
How to apply
The Davenport 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 Davenport Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 19 | $1.4 million |
| Virginia | 2 | $520,000 |
| Delaware | 4 | $293,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $225,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $100,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $95,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $80,000 |
| New York | 1 | $47,850 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Mercersburg Academy | Squash center renovation and scholorship support | $435,000 |
| University of Richmond | Faculty fellow, scholorship, annual fund | $420,000 |
| High Point University | Scholarship and annual fund | $225,000 |
| Sanford School | Stem center and annual fund | $213,000 |
| Chester County Food Bank | Meals on wheels and sunshine program support | $150,000 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art | Exhibition catalogue and support | $140,000 |
| Brandywine River Museum & Conservancy | Renovations to the site of the battle of brandywine | $130,000 |
| Malvern Prepatory School | Student counseling center and annual fund | $120,000 |
| Community Volunteers in Medicine | Dental equipment, medications, and general practice needs | $100,000 |
| The Hole in the Wall Gang Fund Inc | Capital project and annual fund | $100,000 |
| International Tennis Hall of Fame | Be legendary program and museum support | $100,000 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation | Scholarship support | $100,000 |
| Tufts University | "tufts win!" athletic endowment | $95,000 |
| Philadelphia Zoo | Reptile house habitat renovations | $75,000 |
| Squashsmarts | Safe passage program return to play | $75,000 |
| Eckerd College | Annual fund | $60,000 |
| Lemoyne Community Center | Building renovation projects | $60,000 |
| Kind to Kids Foundation | U-grad program support | $50,000 |
| Harlem Lacrosse & Leadership Corp | Support of programs | $47,850 |
| Handi-Crafters Inc | Funding for a new vehicle to support their operations. | $25,000 |
| Museum of the American Revolution | Sponsorship of the declaration's journey exhibition | $25,000 |
| Delaware Museum of Natural History | Marketing outreach program | $20,000 |
| Elmira's Wildlife Sanctuary | Support for the care of the animals kept there | $20,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | Annual fund - class gift | $20,000 |
| Washington & Jefferson College | Annual fund - class gift | $20,000 |
| Fighting Back Scholarship Program | Support of a scholarship | $11,000 |
| Willow Valley Communities Charitable Foundation | Crdl therapeutic instrument, bolstering therapeutic program | $10,750 |
| Caring for Friends | Provide meals to those in need in the philadelphia area. | $10,000 |
| Help Hope Live | Assist families to cover the costs of uninsured medical events/bills | $10,000 |
| Kalmar Nyckel Foundation | Support of the neptune fundraiser gala | $10,000 |
| Valley Youth House Committee | Funding futures program | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania Hunt Cup | For the benefit of chester county food bank | $5,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson University | Adjustment in grant amount | $741 |
Officers and trustees
- Scott D Davenport
- Cynthia L Borger
- Sandra Simpson
Questions people ask
Does The Davenport Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Davenport Family Foundation give?
$2.9 million in tax year 2025, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $60,000.
Who runs The Davenport Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Scott D Davenport (Trustee), Cynthia L Borger (Trustee) and Sandra Simpson (Trustee).
What does The Davenport Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.