Davatzes Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Davatzes Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilton, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $245,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $13,750 and the largest $27,500. 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$245,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$13,750
- Largest grant$27,500
- Assets$4.9 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was up from $235,000 the year before.
7% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $230,000 | 14 | $4.4 million |
| 2024 | $235,000 | 16 | $4.6 million |
| 2025 | $245,000 | 16 | $4.9 million |
How to apply
Davatzes Family Foundation Inc 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 Davatzes Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 6 | $100,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $67,500 |
| New York | 3 | $47,500 |
| Florida | 2 | $25,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wilton Library Association | Cornerstone endowment | $27,500 |
| Temple University | Gene ulmer undergraduate support fund | $25,000 |
| Temple University | Graduate student support program | $25,000 |
| Wilton Library | Annual appeal | $25,000 |
| Theatre for New York City | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Sun River Health Foundation | Unrestricted | $17,500 |
| The Institute for Support and Social Justice | Unrestricted | $17,500 |
| Trackside Teen Center | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Northeast Pollinator Pathway Inc | Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Abington Friends School | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Family & Children's Agency | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Feeding Westchester | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Norwalk River Valley Trail | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Metropolitan Ministries | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Pennsylvania Commonwealth Youthchoirs | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| National Association of Geoscience Teachers (Nagt) | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- George Nicholas Davatzes
- Nicholas Christopher Davatzes
- Carol Ferrandino
Questions people ask
Does Davatzes Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Davatzes Family Foundation Inc give?
$245,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $13,750.
Who runs Davatzes Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists George Nicholas Davatzes (Vice-President & Treasurer), Nicholas Christopher Davatzes (Vice-President & Secretary) and Carol Ferrandino (President).
What does Davatzes Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and environment and conservation.