Durfee Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Durfee Family Foundation is a private foundation in Annandale, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $206,500 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $6,750 and the largest $20,000. 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$206,500
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$6,750
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was up from $198,000 the year before.
8% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $163,500 | 23 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $198,000 | 26 | $3.2 million |
| 2025 | $206,500 | 26 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
Durfee 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 Durfee Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 6 | $52,500 |
| Virginia | 7 | $50,000 |
| Tennessee | 4 | $34,500 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $18,000 |
| California | 1 | $17,500 |
| Missouri | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $9,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| VA Tech Foundation | To further charitable cause | $20,000 |
| Global Oncology | To further charitable cause | $17,500 |
| Step Ahead Foundation | To further charitable cause | $15,000 |
| Wilmer Eye Institute | To further charitable cause | $15,000 |
| Anne Arundel Co Food Bank | To further charitable cause | $10,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | To further charitable cause | $10,000 |
| Rosies Place | To further charitable cause | $10,000 |
| Washington University Advancement Services | To further charitable cause | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood DC | To further charitable cause | $9,000 |
| Food For Others | To further charitable cause | $8,500 |
| Childrens National Hospital Foundation | To further charitable cause | $8,000 |
| Porter Leath | To further charitable cause | $7,500 |
| Newton Food Pantry | To further charitable cause | $7,000 |
| ShoreRivers | To further charitable cause | $6,500 |
| Alzheimers Association National Capital Area Chapter | To further charitable cause | $6,000 |
| CHOICES Center for Reproductive Health | To further charitable cause | $6,000 |
| New Hope Housing | To further charitable cause | $6,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Tennessee and North Mississippi | To further charitable cause | $6,000 |
| Bowdoin College Office of Development | To further charitable cause | $5,000 |
| Capital Caring | To further charitable cause | $5,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | To further charitable cause | $5,000 |
| Pratham USA | To further charitable cause | $5,000 |
| Friends of Blackwater Inc | To further charitable cause | $3,000 |
| World Pediatric Project | To further charitable cause | $2,500 |
| Fairfax Library Foundation | To further charitable cause | $2,000 |
| Partners in Health | To further charitable cause | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jean H Durfee
- Shelley A Durfee
- John K Durfee
Questions people ask
Does Durfee Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Durfee Family Foundation give?
$206,500 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $6,750.
Who runs Durfee Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jean H Durfee (Officer/Director/Secretary), Shelley A Durfee (Director/Treasurer) and John K Durfee (Director).
What does Durfee Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, health and education.