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James E Davis & Susan Frost Davis Foundation

Preselected recipients only Sarasota, Florida · EIN 816700239

James E Davis & Susan Frost Davis Foundation is a private foundation in Sarasota, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $77,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 and the largest $20,000. 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 in 2024 was up from $75,000 the year before.

67% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$75,0005$1.8 million
2024$77,0006$1.9 million

How to apply

James E Davis & Susan Frost 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What James E Davis & Susan Frost Davis Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Wisconsin.

StateGrantsAmount
Wisconsin2$40,000
Florida1$15,000
Virginia1$10,000
Colorado1$7,000
Vermont1$5,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 6 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Mequon Thiensville Community Founda
Mequan, WI
Program support$20,000
Beloit College General Funds
Beloit, WI
Program support$20,000
Center for Spiritual Living Cultrua
Sarasota, FL
Program support$15,000
Colby's Crew Rescue
Charlottesville, VA
Program support$10,000
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
Program support$7,000
Rwanda Student Fees Program
Dorest, VT
Program support$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does James E Davis & Susan Frost Davis Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does James E Davis & Susan Frost Davis Foundation give?

$77,000 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.

Who runs James E Davis & Susan Frost Davis Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists James E Davis (Trustee) and Susan Frost Davis (Trustee).

What does James E Davis & Susan Frost Davis Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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