Louise M Davies Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Louise M Davies Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.0 million in 62 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $75,000. 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$1.0 million
- Number of grants62
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$30.1 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $835,000 the year before.
20% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $823,000 | 48 | $26.9 million |
| 2024 | $835,000 | 55 | $28.3 million |
| 2025 | $1.0 million | 62 | $30.1 million |
How to apply
Louise M Davies 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 Louise M Davies Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 49 | $900,000 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $25,000 |
| New York | 2 | $25,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $20,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Opera Association | General support for opera | $75,000 |
| San Francisco Symphony | Support christmas programs and guest conductor endowment fund | $75,000 |
| St Peter's School | Tuition assistance and symphony christmas tree | $35,000 |
| Immaculate Conception Academy | Tuition assistance | $30,000 |
| Marin Catholic High School | Scholarhips for deserving students and school equipment | $30,000 |
| Individual | General support for kindergarten through 8th grade school | $30,000 |
| St Anthony Foundation | General support for community services | $26,000 |
| Bay Area Scholarhips for Inner-City | Scholarhips to catholic kindergarten through 8th grade schools in san francisco | $25,000 |
| Mission Dolores Academy | General support for kindergarten through 8th grade school | $25,000 |
| St Brigid School | General support for kindergarten through 8th grade school | $25,000 |
| Wood Rose Academy | General support for kindergaren through 8th grade school | $25,000 |
| Archdiocese of San Francisco | Priests' retirement fund | $25,000 |
| Thomas Aquinas College | General support for college | $25,000 |
| American Conservatory Theater | General support | $25,000 |
| California Academy of Sciences | General support | $25,000 |
| Golden State National Parks Conserv | General support | $25,000 |
| San Francisco Museum of Modern Art | General support | $25,000 |
| Individual | General support | $25,000 |
| Kolbe Academy Trinity Prep | Tuition assistance | $20,000 |
| St John Catholic School | General support for kindergarten through 8th grade school | $20,000 |
| Individual | General support for programs for developmentally disabled | $20,000 |
| The Saint Joseph Foundation | General support for church rights organization | $20,000 |
| Larkin Street Youth Services | General support | $20,000 |
| Vivalon | General contribution | $20,000 |
| Ecole Notre Dame Des Victoires | Tuition assistance and operational expenses | $15,000 |
| Holy Angels School | Scholarshps for underprivileged students | $15,000 |
| The Cardinal Newman Society | For general purposes | $15,000 |
| Catholic League for Relig Civ Right | General support for religious and civil rights organization | $15,000 |
| Monterey Museum of Art | For insurance and coninuting administration of the davies collection of western art | $15,000 |
| St Patrick's Seminary University | General support | $15,000 |
| The Society of California Pioneers | General support for historical society | $15,000 |
| Thomas More College of Liberal Arts | For scholarships, and the anthony esolen professorship | $15,000 |
| Star of the Sea School | General support | $15,000 |
| Riekes Center | For the rally for riekes 2020 | $13,000 |
| Archbishop Riordan High School Fund | General support | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarshps and tuition aid | $10,000 |
| Sophia Institute | Teacher instruction | $10,000 |
| Woodside Priory School | Scholarhips for the john erkman scholarhsip fund | $10,000 |
| Keep the Faith Inc | General support for religious organization | $10,000 |
| Individual | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Philip Hudner
- Ann C Matthews
- Ann Matthews
Questions people ask
Does Louise M Davies Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Louise M Davies Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2025, across 62 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Louise M Davies Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Philip Hudner (Director), Ann C Matthews (Secretary) and Ann Matthews (Treasurer).
What does Louise M Davies Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.