The Overton Family Foundation is a private foundation established in 2003 and based in Suffolk, Virginia. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization designated for charitable, educational, and philanthropic purposes.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.2M
+10.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$470K
+17.5% YoY
Grant Count
34
+13.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
+3.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation focuses on outreach ministries, training and resources for outreach ministries, and human services. Primary funding interests include:
- Outreach Ministries
- Human Services
- Poverty Alleviation
- Grants for Children and Youth
- Nonprofit Human Services
Grantmaking
The foundation made 31 grants totaling $470,000 in its most recent fiscal year. Notable recent grants include:
Grant Range
Range:** $500–$70,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,239,852 |
| Total Giving | $470,000 |
| Total Revenue | $1,364,472 |
| Total Expenses | $587,749 |
| Total Liabilities | $0 |
Revenue Breakdown (2024):
- Grants and Contributions: $300,000
- Investment Income and Dividends: $312,757
Year-over-Year Changes (2023 to 2024):
- Grants and contributions decreased 40% (from $500,000 to $300,000)
- Investment income increased 57% (from $199,182 to $312,757)
The foundation has no employees and maintains zero liabilities.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,239,852 | $7,463,127 | $7,021,950 |
| Revenue | $1,364,472 | $942,272 | $756,597 |
| Expenses | $587,749 | $501,095 | $533,513 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $470,000 | $400,000 | $420,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,064,472 | $442,272 | $256,597 |
| Distributable Amount | $429,825 | $370,520 | $362,529 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
154 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key officers identified in foundation filings:
- William S. Overton – President
- William J. Overton – Treasurer
- Alton S. Overton – Vice President
- Jeffrey S. Benson – Secretary
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM J OVERTON | TREASURER | — | — |
| ALTON S OVERTON | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| JEFFEREY S BENSON | SECRETARY | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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