The Durham Foundation
Accepts applications
The Durham Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2023 it gave $4.8 million in 30 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $2.3 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$4.8 million
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$2.3 million
- Assets$0
How to apply
| Contact | Joelle Cosby Co Bank of America PO Box 26688, Richmond, VA 23261 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (804) 887-8795 |
| What to submit | Written form |
| Deadlines | Applicants will be accepted year-round |
| Restrictions | Applicants should be qualified 501 (c) (3) organizations. A copy of the IRS letter determining tax exempt status should be attached, |
What The Durham Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 19 | $4.7 million |
| Florida | 6 | $17,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $10,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $4,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Community Fdn Incshivel | Grant for daf for | $2.3 million |
| Community Foundation Incdavenport | Support for daf for | $2.3 million |
| Byrd Theatre Foundation | Unrestricted general | $100,000 |
| Elijah House Academy | Operating expenses | $17,225 |
| Landing School of Boatbuilding & Design | Gift in name of glen l | $10,000 |
| La Leche League Alliance for Breastfeeding Education | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Northern Neck of Virginia Food Bank | Unrestricted general | $8,500 |
| Central Virginia Food Bank | Unrestricted general | $8,500 |
| Tampa Preparatory School | Unrestricted general | $7,500 |
| Richmond Cnty Volunteer Fire Dept | Operating expenses | $6,450 |
| Caritas | Unrestricted general | $6,000 |
| Northern Neck Vocational Center | Unrestricted general | $6,000 |
| Maymont Foundation | Operating expenses | $6,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation | Operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Soldier's Best Friend | Operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Crippled Children's Hospital | Operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Unrestricted general | $4,000 |
| Salvation Army | Operating expenses | $3,000 |
| Richmond SPCA | Operating expenses | $3,000 |
| Howerton's Baptist Church | Operating expenses | $3,000 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| Lowry Park Zoological Society | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| Florida Aquarium | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| Pulmonary Hypertension Association | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| Science Museum of Virginia | Operating expenses | $2,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Operating expenses | $2,000 |
| Comfort Zone Camp | Operating expenses | $2,000 |
| Tuckahoe Volunteer Rescue Squad | Operating expenses | $2,000 |
| Raptor Center of Tampa Bay Inc | Unrestricted general | $1,500 |
| Brandon Academy | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Eleanor D Davenport
- Victoria A Shivel
- W Martin Davenport Jr
- Joelle Cosby
- Bank of America
Questions people ask
Does The Durham Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applicants will be accepted year-round.
How much does The Durham Foundation give?
$4.8 million in tax year 2023, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Durham Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Eleanor D Davenport (President), Victoria A Shivel (Secretary), W Martin Davenport Jr (Treasurer) and Joelle Cosby (Assistant Sec'y) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Durham Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, arts and culture and education.