Davidow Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Davidow Family Foundation is a private foundation in Woodside, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $732,145 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $150,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$732,145
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was down from $4.1 million the year before.
47% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $7.6 million | 43 | $6.9 million |
| 2024 | $4.1 million | 33 | $2.8 million |
| 2025 | $732,145 | 25 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Davidow Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Davidow Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 13 | $519,000 |
| New York | 1 | $100,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $50,000 |
| Indiana | 2 | $20,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $20,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $1,145 |
| Maine | 1 | $1,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grateful Guitars | General fund | $150,000 |
| California Institute of Technology | General fund | $100,000 |
| Horse Park Woodside | General fund | $100,000 |
| St Lawrence University | General fund | $100,000 |
| University of California San Francisco | General fund | $50,000 |
| Colby Sawyer College | General fund | $50,000 |
| California Institute of Technology | General fund | $50,000 |
| Woodside Priory | General fund | $30,000 |
| Esther Velasco Scholarship | General fund | $20,000 |
| Computer History Museum | General fund | $20,000 |
| Old Barracks Museum | General fund | $10,000 |
| Hawaii Land Trust | General fund | $10,000 |
| World Foundation for Girl Guides and Girl Scouts | General fund | $10,000 |
| World Foundation for Girl Guides and Girl Scouts | General fund | $10,000 |
| Woodside Priory | General fund | $10,000 |
| Computer History Museum | General fund | $5,000 |
| Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA | General fund | $1,000 |
| Solmateo | General fund | $1,000 |
| Monson Historical Society | General fund | $1,000 |
| Pets in Need | General fund | $1,000 |
| White Wolf Sanctuary | General fund | $1,000 |
| The Dawn Redwoods Trust | General fund | $1,000 |
| Phi Peta Kappa | General fund | $500 |
| Phi Peta Kappa | General fund | $396 |
| Phi Peta Kappa | General fund | $249 |
Officers and trustees
- William H Davidow Sonja A Davidow
- Carolyn Davidow Putney
- Rebecca Davidow Logan
Questions people ask
Does Davidow Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Davidow Family Foundation give?
$732,145 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Davidow Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William H Davidow Sonja A Davidow (President), Carolyn Davidow Putney (Director) and Rebecca Davidow Logan (Director).
What does Davidow Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and environment and conservation.