Denton Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Denton Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Harrisonburg, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $70,021 in 35 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $30,670. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$70,021
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$30,670
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was down from $80,057 the year before.
43% 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 | $80,057 | 58 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $70,021 | 35 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Denton Family Charitable 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Denton Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 34 | $69,721 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $300 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Explore More Discovery Museum | Museum for children | $30,670 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Harrisonburg-Rockingham County | Mentor children | $6,000 |
| Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance | Provides grants to businesses | $5,001 |
| Woodbine Cemetery | Cemetery | $4,000 |
| Oasis Fine Arts & Crafts | Promtes local artisians | $3,000 |
| Community Foundation | Assist nonprofit in community | $2,500 |
| Harrisonburg Rescue Squad | Volunteer rescue squad | $2,400 |
| Grottoes Pool Preservation Foundation | Preservation | $2,000 |
| Special Olympics | Special needs | $2,000 |
| Any Given Child Shenandoah Valley | Arts | $1,500 |
| Still Meadows Enrichment Center & Camp | Nonprofit camp for the disabled | $1,200 |
| Association of Fundraising Virginia Shenandoah Chapter | Fundraising | $1,000 |
| RMH Foundation | Hospital | $1,000 |
| Second Home Childcare Center | Childcare | $900 |
| First Tee Program | Youth golf program | $800 |
| Boys and Girls Club | Mentor children | $750 |
| New Market Rotary Charitable Fund | Charity | $600 |
| Beach Grove United Methodist Church | Church | $500 |
| Harrisonburg Rockingham Social Services District | Wellfare for elderly and disabled | $500 |
| New Beginnings Church | Church | $500 |
| New Creation | Combat human trafficking | $400 |
| The Arc of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County | Supports people with disabilities | $400 |
| Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church | Church | $300 |
| Harrisonburg Fire Department | Fire department | $300 |
| South Fork Volunteer Fire Department | Fire department | $300 |
| Breaking Free | Veterans and first responders | $200 |
| Hunters for the Hungry | Hunger donations | $200 |
| Massanutten Regional Library | Library | $200 |
| Salvation Army | Feed hungry | $200 |
| The Harrisonburg Elks | Child programs | $200 |
| Christ Fellowship | Church | $100 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Church | $100 |
| Hose Company No 4 Inc | Fire department | $100 |
| Legacy Hospice | Hospice | $100 |
| SPCA | Animal shelter | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Terri Denton
- E Warren Denton III
- Linda Denton
Questions people ask
Does Denton Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Denton Family Charitable Foundation give?
$70,021 in tax year 2024, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Denton Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Terri Denton (President/Executive Director), E Warren Denton III (Secretary/Treasurer) and Linda Denton (Director).
What does Denton Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, arts and culture and community development.