Schewel Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderLynchburg, Virginia · EIN 47-4179386 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | FRANK DAVIDSON III |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 798, LYNCHBURG VA 24505 |
| Phone | 4348474444 |
| DAVIDSONIII@AOL.COM | |
| Form and materials | NO FORMAL FORM |
| Deadlines | APRIL 1 FOR JUNE CONSIDERATION; OCTOBER 1 FOR DECEMBER CONSIDERATION |
| Restrictions | GENERALLY WITHIN 30 MILES OF LYNCHBURG, VA |
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 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Central Virginia | Lynchburg, VA | Operational expenses | $75,000 |
| Camp Kum-Ba-Yah | Lynchburg, VA | Operational expenses | $25,000 |
| Lynchburg Humane Society | Lynchburg, VA | New low-cost veterinary clinic | $25,000 |
| Academy Center of the Arts | Lynchburg, VA | Underwrite the marquee series | $20,000 |
| Agudath Sholom Congregation | Lynchburg, VA | Operating budget | $10,000 |
| Altavista YMCA | Altavista, VA | Childcare facility | $10,000 |
| Amazement Square | Lynchburg, VA | STEM program | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Lynchburg, VA | Operating budget | $10,000 |
| Bringing Animal Renovations to Campbell County | Rustburg, VA | New animal shelter | $10,000 |
| Interfaith Outreach | Lynchburg, VA | Rent & utility payments help | $10,000 |
| Jubilee Family Development Center | Lynchburg, VA | Expand the STEM center | $10,000 |
| Lynchburg Beacon of Hope | Lynchburg, VA | Expand efforts to meet needs of young adults | $10,000 |
| Lynchburg Daily Bread | Lynchburg, VA | Assist with growing hunger needs | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Lynchburg, VA | Assist with fundraising efforts | $10,000 |
| Parkview Mission | Lynchburg, VA | Provide utility, rent, transportation assistance | $10,000 |
| Bedford Area Educational Foundation | Forest, VA | Back pack program | $5,000 |
| Casa of Central Virginia | Lynchburg, VA | Screening & training of volunteer child advocates | $5,000 |
| Charlottesville Ballet | Charlottesville, VA | 2024-2025 season support | $5,000 |
| Endstation Theatre Co | Lynchburg, VA | 2024-2025 season support | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Lynchburg Public Library | Lynchburg, VA | Books for children | $5,000 |
| Johnson Health Center | Lynchburg, VA | Reach out & read program launch | $5,000 |
| Kids Haven | Lynchburg, VA | Resource materials for grieving families | $5,000 |
| Lynchburg Grows | Lynchburg, VA | Restoration of greenhouse nine | $5,000 |
| Riverviews Artspace | Lynchburg, VA | Fund the create studio | $5,000 |
| Franklin County Library Foundation | Hardy, VA | Books for dolly pardon imagination library | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $303,000 | 25 |
| 2023 | $300,000 | 18 |
| 2022 | $326,000 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640469349100054
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-4179386
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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