Danville Regional Foundation
Historical FunderDanville, Virginia · EIN 20-3319727 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$11.2M
Organizations funded88
Typical grant$17,389
Total assets$281.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,200 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MR CLARK CASTEEL PRES CEO |
|---|---|
| Address | 512 BRIDGE ST 100, DANVILLE VA 24541 |
| Phone | 4347992176 |
| Form and materials | REFER TO THE FOUNDATION'S GRANT PROPOSAL GUIDELINES ON ITS WEBSITE FOR FULL DETAILS AND INFORMATION. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| 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. |
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
19% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Averett University | Danville, VA | Operating support | $3,000,000 |
| City of Danville Va | Danville, VA | Riverfront park | $2,000,000 |
| Southside Business Technology Center (Sbtc) | Danville, VA | The launch place phase 2 | $1,738,830 |
| Smart Beginnings | Danville, VA | School readiness initiative III | $906,853 |
| Averett University | Danville, VA | Crisis management | $500,000 |
| Piedmont Community College | Charlottesville, VA | Center for educational & agricultural development (cead) | $500,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Dan River Region | Danville, VA | Re-Granting '23-'25 & professional development | $300,000 |
| Institute for Advanced Learning and Research | Danville, VA | Dan river region collaborative - 3 years | $297,965 |
| River District Association | Danville, VA | River district revitalization expansion | $250,000 |
| City of Danville Parks and Recreation | Danville, VA | Westmoreland park | $191,787 |
| Danville Public Schools | Danville, VA | Communities in school partnership | $189,500 |
| Danville Church & Community Tutorial Program | Danville, VA | K-12 program | $147,774 |
| Cardinal News | Roanoke, VA | New reporter | $100,000 |
| City of Danville Va | Danville, VA | Comprehensive community engagement | $100,000 |
| Project Literacy | Danville, VA | Ashby award | $60,000 |
| Lead Va | Richmond, VA | Drf region participation | $38,170 |
| Caswell Recreation Development | Yanceyville, NC | Make more happen | $25,000 |
| Danville Research Center African American History | Danville, VA | Deltasigmatheta event | $25,000 |
| Danville Research Center African American History | Danville, VA | Make more happen together | $25,000 |
| Danville Research Center African American History | Danville, VA | Next step | $25,000 |
| Danville Research Center for African American Studies | Danville, VA | Mmht | $25,000 |
| Danville Science Center | Danville, VA | Mmht greg robinson celebration | $25,000 |
| Gods Storehouse | Danville, VA | Next step grant | $25,000 |
| House of Hope | Danville, VA | Next step grant | $25,000 |
| Paths | Danville, VA | Next step see the possible trip | $25,000 |
| Pittsylvania County | Chatham, VA | Next step grant | $25,000 |
| Pittsylvania County | Chatham, VA | County admin search | $25,000 |
| Pittsylvania County | Chatham, VA | Next step grant | $25,000 |
| Ppl Foundation | Chatham, VA | Next step | $25,000 |
| Project Literacy | Danville, VA | Next step grant | $25,000 |
| River District Association | Danville, VA | Next step grant | $25,000 |
| Southside Soccer Club | Blairs, VA | Next step grant | $25,000 |
| Town of Gretna | Gretna, VA | Next step grant | $25,000 |
| Town of Milton | Milton, NC | Next step | $25,000 |
| United Way of Danville-Pittsylvania County | Danville, VA | Next step strategic plan | $25,000 |
| Westmoreland Neighborhood Organization | Martinsville, VA | Next step/capacity grant | $25,000 |
| Caswell County Partnership for Children | Yanceyville, NC | Next step grant | $24,998 |
| Festival in the Park | Danville, VA | Next step grant | $24,875 |
| Run for Health | Danville, VA | Next step grant | $24,525 |
| Danvilel Museum of Fine Arts | Danville, VA | Next step grant | $22,800 |
| Dominion Livestock Association | Gretna, VA | Mmht | $22,500 |
| Compassion Health Care | Yanceyville, NC | Next step-caswell health colab | $20,000 |
| Pittsylvania County | Chatham, VA | Next steps parks and rec master plan | $20,000 |
| Dan River Basin Association | Eden, NC | Next step grant | $19,730 |
| Community Foundation of the Dan River Region | Danville, VA | Re-Granting '20-'22 & professional development | $17,389 |
| Dan River Basin Association | Eden, NC | Mmht | $16,650 |
| Virginia Rural Health Association | Blacksburg, VA | Mmht | $15,625 |
| West Piedmont Planning District | Danville, VA | West piedmont planning district commission | $15,000 |
| Men for Change | Ringgold, VA | Mmht | $14,970 |
| Danville Family YMCA | Danville, VA | Next step | $14,766 |
| Who Set the Standards | Danville, VA | Mmht | $13,000 |
| Salvation Army of Danville | Danville, VA | Mmht | $12,325 |
| City of Danville Va | Danville, VA | Comprehensive community engagement | $12,000 |
| Locus Impact Investing | Richmond, VA | Place based investment strategy | $10,350 |
| Off Season | Altavista, VA | Community council grant | $7,500 |
| Caswell Arts | Yanceyville, NC | Community council grant | $6,000 |
| Danville Public Schools | Danville, VA | Community council grant | $6,000 |
| North Elementary Ptso | Providence, NC | Community council grant | $6,000 |
| Chatham First | Chatham, VA | Community council grant | $5,535 |
| West Piedmont Better Housing Coilition | Danville, VA | Next step | $4,200 |
Showing the 60 largest of 88 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dan River Nonprofit Network | Danville, VA | Growth and expansion | $3,428,333 |
| Institute for Advanced Learning and Research | Danville, VA | Reach partnership | $2,424,424 |
| Institute for Advanced Learning and Research | Danville, VA | Cma facility | $1,483,021 |
| Smart Beginnings | Danville, VA | School readiness initiative III | $886,772 |
| Southside Business Technology Center (Sbtc) | Danville, VA | The launch place phase 2 | $564,914 |
| River District Association | Danville, VA | River district revitalization expansion | $500,000 |
| Community Investment Collaborative | Charlottesville, VA | Southern va microlender | $450,000 |
| Danville Public Schools | Danville, VA | Communities in school partnership | $379,000 |
| Old Dominion Agricultural Foundation | Chatham, VA | Facility upgrade match | $350,128 |
| Institute for Advanced Learning and Research | Danville, VA | Americorps 2022-2025 | $346,820 |
| Community Foundation of the Dan River Region | Danville, VA | Re-Granting '23-'25 & professional development | $300,000 |
| The Launch Place | Danville, VA | Entrepreneurial ecosystem | $252,211 |
| Locus Impact Investing | Richmond, VA | Place based investment strategy | $183,600 |
| Lead Va | Richmond, VA | Drf region participation | $152,680 |
| Danville Church & Community Tutorial Program | Danville, VA | K-12 program | $147,774 |
| Averett University | Danville, VA | Au online | $82,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Dan River Region | Danville, VA | Re-Granting '20-'22 & professional development | $14,033 |
| Averett University | Danville, VA | Ccecc 2020-2025 | $12,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,242,040 | 106 |
| 2023 | $12,234,144 | 65 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523159349101747
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3319727
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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