Alexander Berkeley Carrington Jr & Ruth Simpson Carrington Charitable Trust
Historical FunderDanville, Virginia · EIN 54-6223108 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1M
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$26.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $18,704 and $60,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | DEBRA C CARLSON |
|---|---|
| Address | 628 MAIN STREET, DANVILLE VA 24541 |
| Phone | 4347732206 |
| DEBRA.CARLSON@AUBWM.COM | |
| Form and materials | REQUEST STATING PURPOSE AND NEED; COPY OF IRS DETERMINIATION LETTER |
| Deadlines | JANUARY 15 FOR CONSIDERATION BY FEBRUARY OF SUCH YEAR |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Briar College 54-0534105 | Sweet Briar, VA | 9/24 share of annual distribution | $385,891 |
| Hampden-Sydney College 54-0505906 | Hampdensydney, VA | 3/24 share of annual distribution | $128,630 |
| Danville Science Center Inc 54-1776405 | Danville, VA | To provide funding for engaging STEM experiences and digital development. | $65,000 |
| Future of the Piedmont Foundation 54-1842627 | Danville, VA | Support for institute for advanced learning, and research to promote economic development, education, and workforce development and funds… | $60,000 |
| God's Storehouse Inc 54-1444524 | Danville, VA | Purchase food for food distribution program | $60,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church 54-0544703 | Danville, VA | 1/24 share of annual distribution | $42,877 |
| Salvation Army 58-0660607 | Danville, VA | 1/24 share of annual distribution | $42,877 |
| Danville-Pittyslvania County Habitat for Humanity 54-1587929 | Danville, VA | To pay cost of building materials and other cost for construction of the partner family house on martin ave | $40,000 |
| Danville-Pittsylvania Cancer Assoc Inc 54-0634200 | Danville, VA | Assist clients with transportation: including direct mileage reimbursement to and from their cancer related appointments and treatments | $30,000 |
| House of Hope Inc 26-3994804 | Danville, VA | Building renovations | $30,000 |
| Danville Community College 54-1213521 | Danville, VA | For support of helping hands child development center, LLC, to provide scholarships that make childcare more affordable for student-parents… | $25,000 |
| Haven of the Dan River Region 46-2717876 | Danville, VA | Support for the together we can program (phase 2 continuation)support for the together we can program (phase 2 continuation) | $20,000 |
| The Danville Community Orchestra 54-1644022 | Danville, VA | Cover indirect costs related to rehearsal hall rent, utilities, insurance for liability and instruments/music housed in the rehearsal hall,… | $20,000 |
| YMCA of Danville 54-0505982 | Danville, VA | Scholarship program | $20,000 |
| Danville Speech and Hearing Center 54-0699738 | Danville, VA | Staff support | $18,704 |
| Danville Church-Based Tutorial Program Inc 54-1824377 | Danville, VA | To fund student incentives to inspire, motivate and reward K-12 students to achieve both academically and behaviorally in school | $15,000 |
| Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History 23-7125187 | Danville, VA | Funds to support the annual community event - art on the lawn. | $10,000 |
| Hargrave Military Academy 54-0584800 | Chatham, VA | Support for infirmary renovations. | $10,000 |
| Danville Area Choral Arts Society 54-1380706 | Danville, VA | Fall choral concert | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,028,979 | 19 |
| 2024 | $1,118,501 | 23 |
| 2023 | $901,339 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621829349100602
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-6223108
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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