The Ellen and Gary Davis Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Ellen and Gary Davis Foundation is a private foundation in Greenwich, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 35 grants; the typical grant was $3,600 and the largest $1.0 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$1.3 million
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$3,600
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$4.2 million
- New grantees34%
Giving in 2024 was up from $445,466 the year before.
34% of its 2024 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 | $445,466 | 46 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 35 | $4.2 million |
How to apply
The Ellen and Gary Davis 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 The Ellen and Gary Davis Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 15 | $1.2 million |
| Connecticut | 6 | $66,760 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $20,000 |
| California | 4 | $13,600 |
| Colorado | 3 | $8,200 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $7,200 |
| Vermont | 1 | $6,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $4,500 |
| Iowa | 1 | $500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $360 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Weill Cornell Medicine | General | $1.0 million |
| Roitman Chabad Center at Cornell University | General | $100,000 |
| UJA JCC Greenwich | General | $45,400 |
| Aliyt Inc | General | $20,000 |
| Colel Chabad | General | $20,000 |
| Group for the East End | General | $12,500 |
| The Metropolitan Museum | General | $12,000 |
| Chabad Lubavitch of Greenwich Inc | General | $10,000 |
| Cornell University | General | $8,500 |
| Chabad at Duke | General | $7,200 |
| The Jewish Federation of Los Angeles | General | $7,200 |
| Stratton Mountain School | General | $6,000 |
| Institute for Jewish Spirituality | General | $5,400 |
| Jewish Family Service Greenwich | General | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family Service Stamford | General | $5,000 |
| National Gallery of Art | General | $4,500 |
| Chabad Jewish Community Center Aspen Valley | General | $3,600 |
| Jewish Colorado | General | $3,600 |
| Women's Guild Cedars-Sinai | General | $3,600 |
| Citizens Campaign Fund for the Environment | General | $2,500 |
| Quaker Ridge Employee Charity Fund Inc | General | $2,000 |
| Daniella Moffson Foundation | General | $1,800 |
| Hammer Museum | General | $1,800 |
| Bridge Golf Foundation | General | $1,500 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | General | $1,000 |
| Ascendigo Autism Services Inc | General | $1,000 |
| JQ International | General | $1,000 |
| Lymphoma Research Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| Museum of Comtemporary Art CT | General | $1,000 |
| New York Historical | General | $1,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | General | $1,000 |
| Autism Speaks | General | $500 |
| Congregation Agudath Sholom | General | $360 |
| St Judes | General | $360 |
| Chabad of Charleston | General | $180 |
Officers and trustees
- Gary Davis
- Ellen Davis
- Richard J Bronstein
Questions people ask
Does The Ellen and Gary Davis Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Ellen and Gary Davis Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $3,600.
Who runs The Ellen and Gary Davis Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Gary Davis (Trustee), Ellen Davis (Trustee) and Richard J Bronstein (Trustee).
What does The Ellen and Gary Davis Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and education.