The Leonard & Sophie Davis Fund
Preselected recipients only
The Leonard & Sophie Davis Fund is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $24.3 million in 51 grants; the typical grant was $160,000 and the largest $4.6 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$24.3 million
- Number of grants51
- Typical grant$160,000
- Largest grant$4.6 million
- Assets$201 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2024 was up from $20.1 million the year before.
75% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $20.1 million | 138 | $195 million |
| 2024 | $24.3 million | 51 | $201 million |
How to apply
The Leonard & Sophie Davis Fund 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 The Leonard & Sophie Davis Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 12 | $10.5 million |
| District of Columbia | 12 | $3.8 million |
| New York | 9 | $3.2 million |
| Florida | 5 | $3.0 million |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1.2 million |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $1.1 million |
| Texas | 1 | $250,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $210,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $200,000 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $190,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tides Foundation | Support for social service programs or educational programs | $4.6 million |
| The University of Southern California (USC) Leonard Davis School of Geronto | Support for social service programs or educational programs | $2.5 million |
| The San Francisco Foundation | Support for social service programs or educational programs | $1.6 million |
| Pa Alliance Foundation | Support for social service programs or educational programs | $1.2 million |
| The Raymond F Kravis Center | Support for social service programs or educational programs | $1.1 million |
| State Democracy Project | Support for social service programs or educational programs | $1.1 million |
| Accelerate Change Inc | Support for social service programs or educational programs | $1.1 million |
| Focus for Democracy Fund | Support for social service programs or educational programs | $1.1 million |
| Excessive Wealth Disorder Institute | Support for social service programs or educational programs | $1.1 million |
| Amalgamated Foundation | Support for social service programs or educational programs | $1.0 million |
| Corporation of the Fine Arts Museums | Support cofam's department of contemporary art and programming's efforts in acquiring contemporary works of art by emerging underrepresented artists. | $991,250 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County | Support for social service programs or educational programs | $750,000 |
| Norton Museum of Art Inc | Support for social service programs or educational programs | $600,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | Support for social service programs or educational programs | $500,000 |
| The American Independent Foundation | Support for social service programs or educational programs | $450,000 |
| University of San Francisco | Support for social service programs or educational programs | $450,000 |
| Institute for Policy Studies | Support for social service programs or educational programs | $350,000 |
| School of the Arts Foundation Inc | Support for social service programs or educational programs | $350,000 |
| Neo Philantropy | Support for social service programs or educational programs | $275,000 |
| Texas Freedom Network Education Fund | Support for social service programs or educational programs | $250,000 |
| Georgia Alliance Education Fund Inc | Support for social service programs or educational programs | $210,000 |
| America Votes Education Fund | Support for social service programs or educational programs | $200,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Northern Rhode Island | Support for social service programs or educational programs | $200,000 |
| The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | Support for social service programs or educational programs | $200,000 |
| Imagine North Carolina First | Support for social service programs or educational programs | $170,000 |
| Florida Alliance for Civic Engagement | Support for social service programs or educational programs | $160,000 |
| Proteus Fund | Support for social service programs or educational programs | $160,000 |
| Western Organization of Resource Councils | Support for social service programs or educational programs | $160,000 |
| Partnership for Large Election Jurisdictions | Support for social service programs or educational programs | $150,000 |
| Voteamerica Inc | Support for social service programs or educational programs | $150,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Support for social service programs or educational programs | $105,000 |
| St Francis Hospital Foundation | Support for social service programs or educational programs | $100,000 |
| State Innovation Exchange | Support for social service programs or educational programs | $100,000 |
| State Voices | Support for social service programs or educational programs | $100,000 |
| Tesseract Research Center | Support for social service programs or educational programs | $100,000 |
| Fair Elections Center | Support for social service programs or educational programs | $90,000 |
| Organizing Empowerment Fund Inc | Support for social service programs or educational programs | $90,000 |
| The Andrew Goodman Foundation Inc | Support for social service programs or educational programs | $50,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Support for social service programs or educational programs | $50,000 |
| Foundation for Civic Leadership | Support for social service programs or educational programs | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alan S Davis
- Mary Lou Davis
- James Hassan
Questions people ask
Does The Leonard & Sophie Davis Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Leonard & Sophie Davis Fund give?
$24.3 million in tax year 2024, across 51 grants, with a typical grant of $160,000.
Who runs The Leonard & Sophie Davis Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Alan S Davis (Chief Executive Officer), Mary Lou Davis (Chief Financial Officer) and James Hassan (Director).
What does The Leonard & Sophie Davis Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and arts and culture.