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The Davies Foundation

Preselected recipients only Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 263867274

The Davies Foundation is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2024 it gave $21,500 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $5,000. 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 by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$00$1,628
2024$21,5007$178,871

How to apply

The 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Davies Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to District of Columbia.

StateGrantsAmount
District of Columbia6$20,500
Pennsylvania1$1,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 7 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Studio Theatre
Washington, DC
General support$5,000
The Arc of The United States
Washington, DC
General support$5,000
The Phillips Collection
Washington, DC
General support$3,000
Woolly Mammoth Theatre
Washington, DC
General support$3,000
Emergency Rooms
Washington, DC
General support$2,500
Mosaic Theater Company
Washington, DC
General support$2,000
Herpes Cure Advocacy
Bala Cynwyd, PA
General support$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Davies Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Davies Foundation give?

$21,500 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.

Who runs The Davies Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists John L Davies (Officer).

What does The Davies Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.

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