John K and Thirza F Davenport Foundation
Accepts applications
John K and Thirza F Davenport Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $83,800 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$83,800
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $82,000 the year before.
36% 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 | $82,000 | 14 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $83,800 | 14 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John K and Thirza F Davenport Found 20 North Main Street, South Yarmouth, MA 02664 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (508) 398-2293, request@davenportfoundation.org |
| What to submit | Arts scholarships: scholarship application obtained online at www.thedavenportcompanies.com/charitable-giving or from the davenport companies office at 20 north main street, south yarmouth, maarts grants: grant applications submitted online at www.thedavenportcompanies.com/charitable-giving or by contacting the organization via email at request@davenportfoundation.org |
| Deadlines | May 15 |
| Restrictions | Arts scholarships: students studying in the visual and performing arts who are residents of barnstable county in their last two years of undergraduate study or in graduate workarts grants: barnstable county based nonprofit organizations with a committment to excellence in the visual and performing arts |
What John K and Thirza F Davenport Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 14 | $83,800 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cotuit Center for the Arts | Kids educational programs | $10,000 |
| Cape Cod Repertory Theatre Company Inc | Cape rep barn | $10,000 |
| Cape Cod Theatre Co Harwich Jr Theatre | Kids educational programs | $10,000 |
| Cape Cod Theatre Co Harwich Jr Theatre | Production team apprenticeship program | $10,000 |
| Cape Symphony | Link up: orchestra moves | $10,000 |
| Cape Cod Museum of Art | Youth art programming | $5,000 |
| Eventide Arts Inc | Upgrade of lighting inventory | $5,000 |
| Academy of Performing Arts | Let there be one more room project | $5,000 |
| Arts Foundation of Cape Cod | Arts access & creative exchange | $5,000 |
| Cotuit Center for the Arts | Do it for cotuit project | $5,000 |
| Lesley University | Scholarship for nicholas suchecki phd program | $3,600 |
| Lesley University | Scholarship for nicholas suchecki phd program | $2,700 |
| Provincetown Theater Foundation | Provincetown theater youth company | $1,500 |
| Yarmouth New Church Preservation Fndtn | Affordable arts at thacher hall | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Northern Trust
- Dewitt P Davenport
- Susan Davenport
Questions people ask
Does John K and Thirza F Davenport Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: May 15.
How much does John K and Thirza F Davenport Foundation give?
$83,800 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs John K and Thirza F Davenport Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Northern Trust (Trustee), Dewitt P Davenport (Trustee) and Susan Davenport (Trustee).
What does John K and Thirza F Davenport Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.