Devon Creek Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Devon Creek Foundation is a private foundation in Reston, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $147,000 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$147,000
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$7.8 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $144,080 the year before.
33% 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 | $101,936 | 14 | $7.0 million |
| 2024 | $144,080 | 25 | $7.2 million |
| 2025 | $147,000 | 24 | $7.8 million |
How to apply
Devon Creek 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 Devon Creek Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Virginia. It also paid $8,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 2 | $60,000 |
| Florida | 17 | $52,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $21,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Protect Your Sister Project | General support | $50,000 |
| Health & Development International (Hdi Inc) | General support | $20,000 |
| Women's Emergency Network | Out-of-state travel costs and out-of-state procedures | $20,000 |
| Sterling Donor-Advised Fund | General support | $10,000 |
| Parohia Reformata Agris | For the ukraine food project; general support | $8,000 |
| Everglades Law Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Florida Audubon Society | For the everglades science center | $5,000 |
| Florida Grand Opera | General support | $5,000 |
| Gulf and Carribbean Fisheries and Institute | Student scholarships | $5,000 |
| Friends of WLRN Inc | General support | $4,000 |
| M Ensemble Company | General support | $2,000 |
| Friends of the Everglades | Everglades defense fund | $1,000 |
| ACLU of Florida | General support | $1,000 |
| ALS Therapy Development Institute | General support | $1,000 |
| Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center | General support | $1,000 |
| Global Ties Miami | General support | $1,000 |
| History Miami Museum | General support | $1,000 |
| Izaak Walton League of America | General support | $1,000 |
| Miami Waterkeeper | General support | $1,000 |
| Paws 4 You Rescue | General support | $1,000 |
| Pelican Harbor Seabird Station | General support | $1,000 |
| Protect Key West DBA Last Stand | General support | $1,000 |
| South Florida PBS | General support | $1,000 |
| Tropical Audubon Society | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael F Chenoweth
- Pamela B Pierce
- Joni L Chenoweth
Questions people ask
Does Devon Creek Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Devon Creek Foundation give?
$147,000 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Devon Creek Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael F Chenoweth (President/Treasurer/Director), Pamela B Pierce (Secretary/Director) and Joni L Chenoweth (Medical Director).
What does Devon Creek Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, arts and culture and environment and conservation.