Danville Regional Foundation
EIN 203319727Total Given 2020–2024
$131.5M
363 grants · $26.3M avg/year
based on 5 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$10M+/yr
major funder
capacity
$25K
typical mid grants · $21K–$289K
grant size
36%
supporter · 50/139 multi-year
repeat
$281.9M
Assets (2024)
139
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
Mr Clark Casteel Pres CEO
Phone
(434) 799-2176
Deadlines
None
How to Apply
Refer to the Foundation's grant proposal guidelines on its website for full details and information.
Restrictions
The Foundation supports programs operating or benefiting those who live in Danville and Pittsylvania County in VA and Caswell County in NC. Refer to the Foundation's grant proposal guidelines on its website for full details and information.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $14.0M | $251.2M | $13.9M | 48 |
| 2021 | $31.4M | $280.5M | $21.6M | 72 |
| 2022 | $34.1M | $247.5M | $26.1M | 72 |
| 2023 | $28.8M | $266.3M | $13.3M | 65 |
| 2024 | $23.2M | $281.9M | $16.4M | 106 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 363 grants on record
Minimum
$300
25th Pctl
$21K
Median
$25K
Average
$362K
75th Pctl
$289K
Maximum
$5.8M
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
AE
Alexis Ehrhardt
Chair
Leadership
CC
Clark Casteel
5+ yrs
President and Ceo
Leadership
PI
Paul Irwin
Vice Chair
Leadership
JS
Jon C Sells
5+ yrs
Cfo and Treasurer
Leadership
SH
Shirley Joo Hite
Secretary & Executive Assistant
Leadership
MF
Maurice Ferrell
3 yrs
Director
MG
Maggy Gregory
4 yrs
Director
JB
Jim Bebeau
4 yrs
Director
MW
Martha a Walker
5+ yrs
Director
CM
Charles Majors
5+ yrs
Director
GH
Greg Hairston
5+ yrs
Director
PA
Paul Ashworth
2 yrs
Director
CC
Clark Casteel
5+ yrs
President & CEO
Leadership
AE
Alexis I Ehrhardt
4 yrs
Chair
Leadership
PE
Paul Erwin
3 yrs
Vice Chair
Leadership
JS
Jon C Sells
5+ yrs
Treasurer & CFO
Leadership
SH
Shirley Jo Hite
4 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
PA
Paul Ashworth
2 yrs
Director
GH
Greg Hairston
5+ yrs
Director
MF
Maurice Ferrell
3 yrs
Director
C2
Chris R Eastwood left 2023
Director
MG
Maggy Gregory
4 yrs
Director
JB
Jim Bebeau
4 yrs
Director
T2
Tammy Wright-Warren left 2023
Director
MW
Martha A Walker
5+ yrs
Director
CM
Charles Majors
5+ yrs
Director
CE
Carolyn Evans
4 yrs
Director
CC
Clark Casteel
5+ yrs
President & CEO
Leadership
GH
Greg Hairston
5+ yrs
Chair
Leadership
AE
Alexis I Ehrhardt
4 yrs
Vice Chair
Leadership
JS
Jon C Sells
5+ yrs
Treasurer & CFO
Leadership
SH
Shirley Jo Hite
4 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
MF
Maurice Ferrell
3 yrs
Director
CE
Carolyn Evans
4 yrs
Director
CM
Charles Majors
5+ yrs
Director
MW
Martha A Walker
5+ yrs
Director
TW
Tammy Wright-Warren
2 yrs
Director
JB
Jim Bebeau
4 yrs
Director
PE
Paul Erwin
3 yrs
Director
MG
Maggy Gregory
4 yrs
Director
CE
Chris R Eastwood
Director
CE
Chris Eastwood
2 yrs
Chair
Leadership
CC
Clark Casteel
5+ yrs
President & CEO
Leadership
GH
Greg Hairston
5+ yrs
Vice Chair
Leadership
JS
Jon C Sells
5+ yrs
Treasurer & CFO
Leadership
SH
Shirley Jo Hite
4 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
MG
Maggy Gregory
4 yrs
Director
PE
Paul Erwin
3 yrs
Director
JB
Jim Bebeau
4 yrs
Director
TW
Tammy Wright-Warren
2 yrs
Director
MW
Martha A Walker
5+ yrs
Director
CM
Charles Majors
5+ yrs
Director
WH
William Henderson IV
2 yrs
Director
CE
Carolyn Evans
4 yrs
Director
AE
Alexis I Ehrhardt
4 yrs
Director
CC
Clark Casteel
5+ yrs
President & CEO
Leadership
CE
Chris Eastwood
2 yrs
Chair
Leadership
TS
Tommy Stump
Vice Chair
Leadership
JS
Jon C Sells
5+ yrs
Treasurer & CFO
Leadership
SH
Shirley Jo Hite
4 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
TW
Tammy Wright Warren
Director
MW
Martha A Walker
5+ yrs
Director
CM
Charles Majors
5+ yrs
Director
WH
William Henderson IV
2 yrs
Director
GH
Greg Hairston
5+ yrs
Director
CE
Carolyn Evans
4 yrs
Director
AE
Alexis I Ehrhardt
4 yrs
Director
JB
Jessie Barksdale
Director
Grants Awarded (363 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institute for Advanced Learning and Research | Danville, VA | $5,750,620 | REACH Partnership | 2021 |
| Institute for Advanced Learning and Research | Danville, VA | $4,137,405 | REACH Partnership | 2022 |
| Institute for Advanced Learning and Research | Danville, VA | $4,078,474 | CMA Facility | 2022 |
| Smart Beginnings | Danville, VA | $3,600,115 | School Readiness Initiative III | 2021 |
| Dan River Nonprofit Network | Danville, VA | $3,428,333 | Capacity Grant | 2023 |
| Dan River Nonprofit Network | Danville, VA | $3,428,333 | GROWTH AND EXPANSION | 2024 |
| Averett University | Danville, VA | $3,000,000 | OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Smart Beginnings | Danville, VA | $2,685,195 | School Readiness Initiative III | 2022 |
| Piedmont Community College | Yanceyville, NC | $2,647,200 | Center for Educational & Agricultural Development (CEAD) | 2020 |
| Averett University | Danville, VA | $2,557,500 | AU Online | 2021 |
| Piedmont Community College | Yanceyville, VA | $2,509,650 | Center for Educational & Agricultural Development (CEAD) | 2021 |
| Piedmont Community College | Yanceyville, NC | $2,509,650 | Center for Educational & Agricultural Development (CEAD) | 2022 |
| Piedmont Community College | Charlottesville, VA | $2,509,650 | Center for Educational & Agricultural Development (CEAD) | 2023 |
| Southside Business Technology Center (SBTC) | Danville, VA | $2,454,006 | The Launch Place Phase 2 | 2023 |
| Institute for Advanced Learning and Research | Danville, VA | $2,424,424 | REACH Partnership | 2023 |
| Institute for Advanced Learning and Research | Danville, VA | $2,424,424 | REACH PARTNERSHIP | 2024 |
| Southside Business Technology Center (SBTC) | Danville, VA | $2,303,744 | The Launch Place Phase 2 | 2023 |
| City of Danville VA | Danville, VA | $2,000,000 | Riverfront Park | 2021 |
| City of Danville VA | Danville, VA | $2,000,000 | Riverfront Park | 2021 |
| City of Danville VA | Danville, VA | $2,000,000 | Riverfront Park | 2022 |
| City of Danville VA | Danville, VA | $2,000,000 | Riverfront Park | 2023 |
| City of Danville Va | Danville, VA | $2,000,000 | RIVERFRONT PARK | 2024 |
| Institute for Advanced Learning and Research | Danville, VA | $1,881,277 | CMA Facility | 2022 |
| Averett University | Danville, VA | $1,872,500 | AU Online | 2022 |
| Smart Beginnings | Danville, VA | $1,793,625 | School Readiness Initiative III | 2023 |