Davenport Family Fndtn Trust Under Deed Edna Marion Davenport
Invitation OnlySoutheastern, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-7871419 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2.9M
Organizations funded33
Typical grant$60,000
Total assets$66.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
42% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mercersburg Academy | Mercersburg, PA | Squash center renovation and scholorship support | $435,000 |
| University of Richmond | Richmond, VA | Faculty fellow, scholorship, annual fund | $420,000 |
| High Point University | High Point, NC | Scholarship and annual fund | $225,000 |
| Sanford School | Hockessin, DE | STEM center and annual fund | $213,000 |
| Chester County Food Bank | Downingtown, PA | Meals on wheels and sunshine program support | $150,000 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art | Philadelphia, PA | Exhibition catalogue and support | $140,000 |
| Brandywine River Museum & Conservancy | Chadds Ford, PA | Renovations to the site of the battle of brandywine | $130,000 |
| Malvern Prepatory School | Malvern, PA | Student counseling center and annual fund | $120,000 |
| Community Volunteers in Medicine | West Chester, PA | Dental equipment, medications, and general practice needs | $100,000 |
| The Hole in the Wall Gang Fund Inc | New Haven, CT | Capital project and annual fund | $100,000 |
| International Tennis Hall of Fame | Newport, RI | Be legendary program and museum support | $100,000 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation | Alexandria, VA | Scholarship support | $100,000 |
| Tufts University | Medford, MA | "Tufts win!" athletic endowment | $95,000 |
| Philadelphia Zoo | Philadelphia, PA | Reptile house habitat renovations | $75,000 |
| Squashsmarts | Philadelphia, PA | Safe passage program return to play | $75,000 |
| Eckerd College | St Petersburg, FL | Annual fund | $60,000 |
| Lemoyne Community Center | Washington, PA | Building renovation projects | $60,000 |
| Kind to Kids Foundation | Wilmington, DE | U-Grad program support | $50,000 |
| Harlem Lacrosse & Leadership Corp | New York, NY | Support of programs | $47,850 |
| Handi-Crafters Inc | Thorndale, PA | Funding for a new vehicle to support their operations. | $25,000 |
| Museum of the American Revolution | Philadelphia, PA | Sponsorship of the declaration's journey exhibition | $25,000 |
| Delaware Museum of Natural History | Wilmington, DE | Marketing outreach program | $20,000 |
| Elmira's Wildlife Sanctuary | Wimauma, FL | Support for the care of the animals kept there | $20,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN | Annual fund - class gift | $20,000 |
| Washington & Jefferson College | Washington, PA | Annual fund - class gift | $20,000 |
| Fighting Back Scholarship Program | Malvern, PA | Support of a scholarship | $11,000 |
| Willow Valley Communities Charitable Foundation | Willow Street, PA | Crdl therapeutic instrument, bolstering therapeutic program | $10,750 |
| Caring for Friends | Philadelphia, PA | Provide meals to those in need in the philadelphia area. | $10,000 |
| Help Hope Live | Radnor, PA | Assist families to cover the costs of uninsured medical events/bills | $10,000 |
| Kalmar Nyckel Foundation | Wilmington, DE | Support of the neptune fundraiser gala | $10,000 |
| Valley Youth House Committee | Bethlehem, PA | Funding futures program | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania Hunt Cup | Unionville, PA | $5,000 | |
| Thomas Jefferson University | Philadelphia, PA | Adjustment in grant amount | $741 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,893,341 | 33 |
| 2024 | $2,618,476 | 34 |
| 2023 | $2,352,250 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 21, 2026 (amended) - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642029349100509
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7871419
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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