The Davenport Family Foundation concentrates its giving on educational institutions and campus-based projects, typically funding facility upgrades, student wellness/counseling services, STEM labs, scholarships and general operating/annual funds. Grants are sizable and institution-focused—supporting independent schools, universities, and informal education sites—often for capital or program enhancements that directly benefit student support and academic programs. While rooted in Southeastern PA, its funding extends regionally to colleges and specialty institutions with clear campus impact.
A defining pattern of The Davenport Family Foundation is its repeated support for campus-based spaces that shape student experience: counseling centers, wellness centers, STEM facilities, reception areas, and annual funds. Its largest recent award in the dataset was $500,000 to Malvern Preparatory School for a counseling center, and that kind of institutional investment appears throughout the recent grants list. The foundation gives to independent schools, universities, museums, a zoo, and selected community-service organizations, with many awards tied to capital work or operating support that strengthens a specific site or program. Recent examples show the range of those commitments. Sanford School received multiple grants for a STEM center, annual fund, and STEM lab and science facility support. Thomas Jefferson University and Philadelphia Zoo also appear with site-focused awards, including a reception-area renovation and reptile house habitat renovations. The pattern suggests a preference for grants that improve a physical setting or an ongoing institutional program rather than short-term, one-off project funding. The foundation’s giving is national in scope, but many awards land in Pennsylvania and nearby states, especially in institutions serving students or local communities. It also funds individuals, though the recent-grants list is dominated by organizations.
Student support is a recurring theme. The foundation gave $235,000 to Richmond University for a wellness center and annual fund, and $210,792 to the University of Richmond for wellness center support. Those grants point to interest in campus services that affect student well-being, not only academic programming. It also backs STEM and science-focused facilities. Sanford School received $216,376 for a STEM center and annual fund, and $201,638 for STEM lab and science facility support. At Philadelphia Zoo, a $225,000 grant supported reptile house habitat renovations, showing that the foundation’s education-oriented giving extends to informal learning settings as well. Community-support grants appear alongside campus work. Chester County Food Bank received $200,000 for Meals on Wheels and Sunshine Program support, while Kennett Area Community Service received $150,000 for a sprinkler system. These awards suggest the foundation also funds infrastructure and direct-service needs tied to local community benefit.
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Most grants fall between $11K and $101K, with a median of $40K.
25th Percentile
$11K
Median
$40K
75th Percentile
$101K
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Concentrated, high-dollar grants to a small number of institutional grantees rather than many small awards; a mix of one-off large gifts and occasional repeat support (e.g., multiple grants to Sanford School), focused on capital improvements, wellness/counseling, STEM infrastructure, and unrestricted/annual fund support.
Notable grantees: Sanford School, Malvern Preparatory School, Philadelphia Zoo, High Point University, Thomas Jefferson University
Typical grants fall in a mid-to-large range: the 25th percentile is $10,750, median grant size is $40,000, and the 75th percentile is $100,502. Recent awards show a mix of six-figure gifts and smaller support grants, with several recipients appearing in multiple years, including Sanford School, High Point University, Brandywine River Museum & Conservancy, Chester County Food Bank, and Thomas Jefferson University. The foundation makes grants and also funds individuals. It does not make program-related investments. The recent-grants list suggests ongoing support for some institutions rather than purely one-time awards.
Grants are national, but Pennsylvania is the main recipient state, accounting for 53% of grants and the largest share by count. Within Pennsylvania, recent grants went to Philadelphia, Malvern, Downingtown, Kennett Square, Chadds Ford, Plymouth Meeting, and Berwyn. Outside Pennsylvania, the foundation also gave to institutions in St. Petersburg, Richmond, High Point, Medford, Alexandria, and Newport. All listed recent grants in the dataset go to U.S. recipients.
The recent grants show a strong tilt toward educational institutions and campus-based projects. Examples include independent schools, universities, museums, a zoo, and community-service organizations. Many grants support counseling centers, wellness centers, STEM facilities, annual funds, and site renovations.
Yes. Several recipients appear more than once in the recent-grants list, including Sanford School, High Point University, Brandywine River Museum & Conservancy, Chester County Food Bank, and Thomas Jefferson University. That pattern suggests ongoing relationships with some organizations.
The foundation’s grant-size distribution is $10,750 at the 25th percentile, $40,000 at the median, and $100,502 at the 75th percentile. The recent list also includes larger awards, such as $500,000 to Malvern Preparatory School for a counseling center.
Pennsylvania is the top state by grant count, with 53% of grants going to recipients in PA. Recent Pennsylvania recipients include organizations in Philadelphia, Malvern, Downingtown, Kennett Square, Chadds Ford, Plymouth Meeting, and Berwyn.
Yes. The foundation’s profile indicates that it funds individuals, alongside organizations. The recent-grants table is dominated by organizations, but individual support is part of the foundation’s overall giving profile.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE MERCERSBURG ACADEMY | MERCERSBURG, PA | $435,000 | 2026 | SQUASH CENTER RENOVATION AND SCHOLORSHIP SUPPORT |
| THE MERCERSBURG ACADEMY | MERCERSBURG, PA | $435,000 | 2026 | SQUASH CENTER RENOVATION AND SCHOLORSHIP SUPPORT |
| UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND | RICHMOND, VA | $420,000 | 2026 | FACULTY FELLOW, SCHOLORSHIP, ANNUAL FUND |
| UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND | RICHMOND, VA | $420,000 | 2026 | FACULTY FELLOW, SCHOLORSHIP, ANNUAL FUND |
| HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY | HIGH POINT, NC | $225,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP AND ANNUAL FUND |
| HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY | HIGH POINT, NC | $225,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP AND ANNUAL FUND |
| SANFORD SCHOOL | HOCKESSIN, DE | $213,000 | 2026 | STEM CENTER AND ANNUAL FUND |
| SANFORD SCHOOL | HOCKESSIN, DE | $213,000 | 2026 | STEM CENTER AND ANNUAL FUND |
| CHESTER COUNTY FOOD BANK | DOWNINGTOWN, PA | $150,000 | 2026 | MEALS ON WHEELS AND SUNSHINE PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| CHESTER COUNTY FOOD BANK | DOWNINGTOWN, PA | $150,000 | 2026 | MEALS ON WHEELS AND SUNSHINE PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $140,000 | 2026 | EXHIBITION CATALOGUE AND SUPPORT |
| PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $140,000 | 2026 | EXHIBITION CATALOGUE AND SUPPORT |
| BRANDYWINE RIVER MUSEUM & CONSERVANCY | CHADDS FORD, PA | $130,000 | 2026 | RENOVATIONS TO THE SITE OF THE BATTLE OF BRANDYWINE |
| BRANDYWINE RIVER MUSEUM & CONSERVANCY | CHADDS FORD, PA | $130,000 | 2026 | RENOVATIONS TO THE SITE OF THE BATTLE OF BRANDYWINE |
| MALVERN PREPATORY SCHOOL | MALVERN, PA | $120,000 | 2026 | STUDENT COUNSELING CENTER AND ANNUAL FUND |
| MALVERN PREPATORY SCHOOL | MALVERN, PA | $120,000 | 2026 | STUDENT COUNSELING CENTER AND ANNUAL FUND |
| INTERNATIONAL TENNIS HALL OF FAME | NEWPORT, RI | $100,000 | 2026 | BE LEGENDARY PROGRAM AND MUSEUM SUPPORT |
| COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS IN MEDICINE | WEST CHESTER, PA | $100,000 | 2026 | DENTAL EQUIPMENT, MEDICATIONS, AND GENERAL PRACTICE NEEDS |
| COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS IN MEDICINE | WEST CHESTER, PA | $100,000 | 2026 | DENTAL EQUIPMENT, MEDICATIONS, AND GENERAL PRACTICE NEEDS |
| MARINE CORPS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $100,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT |
| THE HOLE IN THE WALL GANG FUND INC | NEW HAVEN, CT | $100,000 | 2026 | CAPITAL PROJECT AND ANNUAL FUND |
| INTERNATIONAL TENNIS HALL OF FAME | NEWPORT, RI | $100,000 | 2026 | BE LEGENDARY PROGRAM AND MUSEUM SUPPORT |
| THE HOLE IN THE WALL GANG FUND INC | NEW HAVEN, CT | $100,000 | 2026 | CAPITAL PROJECT AND ANNUAL FUND |
| MARINE CORPS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $100,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT |
| TUFTS UNIVERSITY | MEDFORD, MA | $95,000 | 2026 | "TUFTS WIN!" ATHLETIC ENDOWMENT |
| TUFTS UNIVERSITY | MEDFORD, MA | $95,000 | 2026 | "TUFTS WIN!" ATHLETIC ENDOWMENT |
| SQUASHSMARTS | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $75,000 | 2026 | SAFE PASSAGE PROGRAM RETURN TO PLAY |
| PHILADELPHIA ZOO | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $75,000 | 2026 | REPTILE HOUSE HABITAT RENOVATIONS |
| PHILADELPHIA ZOO | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $75,000 | 2026 | REPTILE HOUSE HABITAT RENOVATIONS |
| SQUASHSMARTS | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $75,000 | 2026 | SAFE PASSAGE PROGRAM RETURN TO PLAY |
| LEMOYNE COMMUNITY CENTER | WASHINGTON, PA | $60,000 | 2026 | BUILDING RENOVATION PROJECTS |
| ECKERD COLLEGE | ST PETERSBURG, FL | $60,000 | 2026 | ANNUAL FUND |
| ECKERD COLLEGE | ST PETERSBURG, FL | $60,000 | 2026 | ANNUAL FUND |
| LEMOYNE COMMUNITY CENTER | WASHINGTON, PA | $60,000 | 2026 | BUILDING RENOVATION PROJECTS |
| KIND TO KIDS FOUNDATION | WILMINGTON, DE | $50,000 | 2026 | U-GRAD PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| KIND TO KIDS FOUNDATION | WILMINGTON, DE | $50,000 | 2026 | U-GRAD PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| HARLEM LACROSSE & LEADERSHIP CORP | NEW YORK, NY | $47,850 | 2026 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS |
| HARLEM LACROSSE & LEADERSHIP CORP | NEW YORK, NY | $47,850 | 2026 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS |
| HANDI-CRAFTERS INC | THORNDALE, PA | $25,000 | 2026 | FUNDING FOR A NEW VEHICLE TO SUPPORT THEIR OPERATIONS. |
| MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $25,000 | 2026 | SPONSORSHIP OF THE DECLARATION'S JOURNEY EXHIBITION |
| MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $25,000 | 2026 | SPONSORSHIP OF THE DECLARATION'S JOURNEY EXHIBITION |
| HANDI-CRAFTERS INC | THORNDALE, PA | $25,000 | 2026 | FUNDING FOR A NEW VEHICLE TO SUPPORT THEIR OPERATIONS. |
| WASHINGTON & JEFFERSON COLLEGE | WASHINGTON, PA | $20,000 | 2026 | ANNUAL FUND - CLASS GIFT |
| ELMIRA'S WILDLIFE SANCTUARY | WIMAUMA, FL | $20,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR THE CARE OF THE ANIMALS KEPT THERE |
| ELMIRA'S WILDLIFE SANCTUARY | WIMAUMA, FL | $20,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR THE CARE OF THE ANIMALS KEPT THERE |
| VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY | NASHVILLE, TN | $20,000 | 2026 | ANNUAL FUND - CLASS GIFT |
| VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY | NASHVILLE, TN | $20,000 | 2026 | ANNUAL FUND - CLASS GIFT |
| WASHINGTON & JEFFERSON COLLEGE | WASHINGTON, PA | $20,000 | 2026 | ANNUAL FUND - CLASS GIFT |
| DELAWARE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY | WILMINGTON, DE | $20,000 | 2026 | MARKETING OUTREACH PROGRAM |
| DELAWARE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY | WILMINGTON, DE | $20,000 | 2026 | MARKETING OUTREACH PROGRAM |
THE MERCERSBURG ACADEMY
$435,000SQUASH CENTER RENOVATION AND SCHOLORSHIP SUPPORT
THE MERCERSBURG ACADEMY
$435,000SQUASH CENTER RENOVATION AND SCHOLORSHIP SUPPORT
SCHOLARSHIP AND ANNUAL FUND
CHESTER COUNTY FOOD BANK
$150,000MEALS ON WHEELS AND SUNSHINE PROGRAM SUPPORT
BRANDYWINE RIVER MUSEUM & CONSERVANCY
$130,000RENOVATIONS TO THE SITE OF THE BATTLE OF BRANDYWINE
BRANDYWINE RIVER MUSEUM & CONSERVANCY
$130,000RENOVATIONS TO THE SITE OF THE BATTLE OF BRANDYWINE
INTERNATIONAL TENNIS HALL OF FAME
$100,000BE LEGENDARY PROGRAM AND MUSEUM SUPPORT
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS IN MEDICINE
$100,000DENTAL EQUIPMENT, MEDICATIONS, AND GENERAL PRACTICE NEEDS
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS IN MEDICINE
$100,000DENTAL EQUIPMENT, MEDICATIONS, AND GENERAL PRACTICE NEEDS
MARINE CORPS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
$100,000SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT
INTERNATIONAL TENNIS HALL OF FAME
$100,000BE LEGENDARY PROGRAM AND MUSEUM SUPPORT
MARINE CORPS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
$100,000SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT
TUFTS UNIVERSITY
$95,000"TUFTS WIN!" ATHLETIC ENDOWMENT
TUFTS UNIVERSITY
$95,000"TUFTS WIN!" ATHLETIC ENDOWMENT
PHILADELPHIA ZOO
$75,000REPTILE HOUSE HABITAT RENOVATIONS
PHILADELPHIA ZOO
$75,000REPTILE HOUSE HABITAT RENOVATIONS
ECKERD COLLEGE
$60,000ANNUAL FUND
ECKERD COLLEGE
$60,000ANNUAL FUND
KIND TO KIDS FOUNDATION
$50,000U-GRAD PROGRAM SUPPORT
KIND TO KIDS FOUNDATION
$50,000U-GRAD PROGRAM SUPPORT
HANDI-CRAFTERS INC
$25,000FUNDING FOR A NEW VEHICLE TO SUPPORT THEIR OPERATIONS.
SPONSORSHIP OF THE DECLARATION'S JOURNEY EXHIBITION
SPONSORSHIP OF THE DECLARATION'S JOURNEY EXHIBITION
HANDI-CRAFTERS INC
$25,000FUNDING FOR A NEW VEHICLE TO SUPPORT THEIR OPERATIONS.
WASHINGTON & JEFFERSON COLLEGE
$20,000ANNUAL FUND - CLASS GIFT
ELMIRA'S WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
$20,000SUPPORT FOR THE CARE OF THE ANIMALS KEPT THERE
ELMIRA'S WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
$20,000SUPPORT FOR THE CARE OF THE ANIMALS KEPT THERE
WASHINGTON & JEFFERSON COLLEGE
$20,000ANNUAL FUND - CLASS GIFT
DELAWARE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
$20,000MARKETING OUTREACH PROGRAM
DELAWARE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
$20,000MARKETING OUTREACH PROGRAM