Danville Regional Foundation
Annual Giving
$11.2M-8% YoY
Grants
88
Median Grant
$19K
Organizations Funded
42
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Foundation Overview
Mission
DRF's mission is to be a catalyst for long-term transformation through the development, promotion and support of impactful activities and programs that address the health, education and well-being of all the Dan River Region's residents. The Foundation envisions thriving Dan River Region communities where all residents are encouraged and equipped to build healthy and productive lives.
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
Over $180 million committed through 580+ grants since 2005, capacity development grants, economic development initiatives, community health and parks projects, educational partnerships, B.R. Ashby Award for Outstanding Community Service
How to Apply
Applicants encouraged to meet with staff prior to proposal. Applications can be mailed, emailed or hand delivered. Multiple grant programs including Make More Happen ($500-$25K, 90-day completion) and Ashby Award ($60K operating grant).
Does Not Fund
Dinners, benefits, fundraisers; debt payment; solely administrative costs (except Ashby Award); replacement of government funding; organizations outside Dan River Region; indirect costs exceeding 10% of direct costs
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$11.2M
Grants
88
Median
$19K
States
2
$12.2M
Grants
45
Median
$38K
States
2
$16.2M
Grants
53
Median
$25K
States
2
Grant Size Distribution
$19K
Typical Grant (Median)
$300
Smallest
$3K
25th Pctile
$25K
75th Pctile
$3.0M
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $3K and $25K.
Largest Recent Grants
$3.0M
2024
AVERETT UNIVERSITY
VA · OPERATING SUPPORT
$2.0M
2024
CITY OF DANVILLE VA
VA · RIVERFRONT PARK
$1.7M
2024
SOUTHSIDE BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CENTER (SBTC)
VA · THE LAUNCH PLACE PHASE 2
$907K
2024
SMART BEGINNINGS
VA · SCHOOL READINESS INITIATIVE III
$500K
2024
PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
VA · CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL & AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT (CEAD)
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.