Danville Regional Foundation
Accepts applications
Danville Regional Foundation is a private foundation in Danville, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.6 million in 88 grants; the typical grant was $18,560 and the largest $3.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$6.6 million
- Number of grants88
- Typical grant$18,560
- Largest grant$3.0 million
- Assets$282 million
- New grantees77%
Giving in 2024 was down from $10.9 million the year before.
77% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $10.9 million | 45 | $266 million |
| 2024 | $6.6 million | 88 | $282 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mr Clark Casteel Pres Ceo 512 Bridge St 100, Danville, VA 24541 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (434) 799-2176 |
| What to submit | Refer to the foundation's grant proposal guidelines on its website for full details and information. |
| Restrictions | The foundation supports programs operating or benefiting those who live in danville and pittsylvania county in va and caswell county in nc. Refer to the foundation's grant proposal guidelines on its website for full details and information. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Danville Regional Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 71 | $11.1 million |
| North Carolina | 17 | $158,881 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Averett University | Operating support | $3.0 million |
| City of Danville Va | Riverfront park | $2.0 million |
| Southside Business Technology Center (SBTC) | The launch place phase 2 | $1.7 million |
| Smart Beginnings | School readiness initiative iii | $906,853 |
| Averett University | Crisis management | $500,000 |
| Piedmont Community College | Center for educational & agricultural development (cead) | $500,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Dan River Region | Re-granting '23-'25 & professional development | $300,000 |
| Institute for Advanced Learning and Research | Dan river region collaborative - 3 years | $297,965 |
| River District Association | River district revitalization expansion | $250,000 |
| City of Danville Parks and Recreation | Westmoreland park | $191,787 |
| Danville Public Schools | Communities in school partnership | $189,500 |
| Danville Church & Community Tutorial Program | K-12 program | $147,774 |
| Cardinal News | New reporter | $100,000 |
| City of Danville Va | Comprehensive community engagement | $100,000 |
| Project Literacy | Ashby award | $60,000 |
| Lead Va | Drf region participation | $38,170 |
| Caswell Recreation Development | Make more happen | $25,000 |
| Danville Research Center African American History | Deltasigmatheta event | $25,000 |
| Danville Research Center African American History | Make more happen together | $25,000 |
| Danville Research Center African American History | Next step | $25,000 |
| Danville Research Center for African American Studies | Mmht | $25,000 |
| Danville Science Center | Mmht greg robinson celebration | $25,000 |
| Gods Storehouse | Next step grant | $25,000 |
| House of Hope | Next step grant | $25,000 |
| Paths | Next step see the possible trip | $25,000 |
| Pittsylvania County | Next step grant | $25,000 |
| Pittsylvania County | County admin search | $25,000 |
| Pittsylvania County | Next step grant | $25,000 |
| PPL Foundation | Next step | $25,000 |
| Project Literacy | Next step grant | $25,000 |
| River District Association | Next step grant | $25,000 |
| Southside Soccer Club | Next step grant | $25,000 |
| Town of Gretna | Next step grant | $25,000 |
| Town of Milton | Next step | $25,000 |
| United Way of Danville-Pittsylvania County | Next step strategic plan | $25,000 |
| Westmoreland Neighborhood Organization | Next step/capacity grant | $25,000 |
| Caswell County Partnership for Children | Next step grant | $24,998 |
| Festival in the Park | Next step grant | $24,875 |
| Run for Health | Next step grant | $24,525 |
| Danvilel Museum of Fine Arts | Next step grant | $22,800 |
Officers and trustees
- Clark Casteel
- Jon C Sells
- Alexis Ehrhardt
- Paul Irwin
- Shirley Joo Hite
- Charles Majors
- Martha A Walker
- Jim Bebeau
- Maggy Gregory
- Maurice Ferrell
- Paul Ashworth
- Greg Hairston
Questions people ask
Does Danville Regional Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Danville Regional Foundation give?
$6.6 million in tax year 2024, across 88 grants, with a typical grant of $18,560.
Who runs Danville Regional Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Clark Casteel (President and Ceo), Jon C Sells (Cfo and Treasurer), Alexis Ehrhardt (Chair) and Paul Irwin (Vice Chair) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Danville Regional Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and science and research.