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Davis-Seely Foundation

Preselected recipients only Rancho Santa Fe, California · EIN 330877247

Davis-Seely Foundation is a private foundation in Rancho Santa Fe, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $48,023 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $33,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $44,300 the year before.

80% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$44,3007$1.2 million
2024$48,02310$1.4 million

How to apply

Davis-Seely 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Davis-Seely Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California4$34,373
New Jersey1$5,000
Pennsylvania1$5,000
Kentucky3$2,400
North Carolina1$1,250

Grants paid in 2024

All 10 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
San Diego Symphony
San Diego, CA
General support$33,000
Elizabeth Coalition to House the Homeless
Elizabeth, NJ
General support$5,000
Villanova University
Villanova, PA
General support$5,000
Unbroken Spirit
Arden, NC
General support$1,250
Cathedral of Christ the King
Lexington, KY
General support$1,000
Lexington Catholic High School
Lexington, KY
General support$1,000
Operation Game on
Solana Beach, CA
General support$625
Tates Creek Baseball Boosters
Lexington, KY
General support$400
Rancho Santa Fe Little League
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
General support$398
Church of the Nativity
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
General support$350

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Davis-Seely Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Davis-Seely Foundation give?

$48,023 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.

Who runs Davis-Seely Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Kathleen S Davis (Director), Patrick S Davis (Treasurer) and Gregory V Davis (Secretary).

What does Davis-Seely Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.

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