The Townsend Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 81-4749431 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$50K
Organizations funded33
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$514K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $1,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Shore Chapel Episcopal Church | Virginia Beach, VA | Chapel Pantry pledge AND general fund | $6,000 |
| Lil Roar Cat Rescue | Virgina Beach, VA | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| United States Naval Academy Foundation Inc | Annapolis, MD | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Fight Cf Foundation | Virginia Bch, VA | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Little League Baseball Inc | Virginia Bch, VA | Charitable Event | $2,500 |
| Lynnhaven River Now | Virginia Bch, VA | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Southeastern Virginia Areawide Model Program Inc | Norfolk, VA | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Child & Family Services of Eastern Virginia Inc | Norfolk, VA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | Montgomery, AL | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Forkids Inc | Chesapeake, VA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity International Inc | Norfolk, VA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Hampton Roads Community Foundation | Norfolk, VA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Hope House Foundation Inc | Norfolk, VA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Horizons Hampton Roads Inc | Norfolk, VA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Little Theatre of Virginia Beach Inc | Virginia Bch, VA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Mother Seton House Inc | Virginia Bch, VA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| National Network of Abortion Funds | Beaverton, OR | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Reach Inc | Norfolk, VA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Samaritan House Inc | Virginia Bch, VA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| St Marys Home for Disabled Children Inc | Norfolk, VA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Trevor Project Inc | West Hollywood, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Urban League of Hampton Roads Inc | Virginia Beach, VA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Virginia Beach Court Appointed Special Advocate Pr | Virginia Beach, VA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Virginia Beach SPCA | Virginia Bch, VA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities | Richmond, VA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Young Womens Christian Association of South Hampto | Norfolk, VA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Animal Resources of Tidewater | Norfolk, VA | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Kanab, UT | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Bread for the City Inc | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| DC Central Kitchen Inc | Boston, MA | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Friends of Culebra Animals Inc | Culebra, PR | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $49,750 | 33 |
| 2024 | $54,250 | 29 |
| 2023 | $70,500 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630939349100123
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-4749431
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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