The Dn Batten Foundation
Invitation OnlyNorfolk, Virginia · EIN 54-1864288 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $300,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
32% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Bronx, NY | To provide financial support | $1,000,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Central Virg | Charlottesville, VA | To provide financial support | $450,000 |
| Network2work USA | Charlottesville, VA | To provide financial support | $400,000 |
| Charlottesville City Schools | Charlottesville, VA | To provide financial support | $400,000 |
| African Wildlife Foundation | Washington, DC | To provide financial support | $362,840 |
| Planned Parenthood | Norfolk, VA | To provide financial support | $350,000 |
| Forest Trends | Washington, DC | To provide financial support | $300,000 |
| The Shenandoah National Park Trust | Charlottesville, VA | To provide financial support | $250,000 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | Charlottesville, VA | To provide financial support | $150,000 |
| Big Life Foundation USA | Ridgefield, WA | To provide financial support | $120,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Virginia Beach, VA | To provide financial support | $100,000 |
| Community Climate Collaborative | Charlottesville, VA | To provide financial support | $75,000 |
| Community Investment Collaborative | Charlottesville, VA | To provide financial support | $75,000 |
| The United Theater | Westerly, RI | To provide financial support | $75,000 |
| University of Virginia | Charlottesville, VA | To provide financial support | $50,000 |
| American Climate Partners | Orange, VA | To provide financial support | $25,000 |
| Darden School Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | To provide financial support | $25,000 |
| Monroe Institute | Faber, VA | To provide financial support | $20,000 |
| US Naval Academy Foundation | Annapolis, MD | To provide financial support | $20,000 |
| Hollins University | Roanoke, VA | To provide financial support | $10,000 |
| Norfolk Academy | Norfolk, VA | To provide financial support | $10,000 |
| Peabody School | Charlottesville, VA | To provide financial support | $10,000 |
| National Geographic Society | Washington, DC | To provide financial support | $5,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | New York, NY | To provide financial support | $5,000 |
| Uva Rector & Visitors | Charlottesville, VA | To provide financial support | $4,750 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($415,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,707,590 | 28 |
| 2023 | $5,910,560 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349102009
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-1864288
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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