Cora and John H Davis Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Cora and John H Davis Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Rockville, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $714,000 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$714,000
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$16.7 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was up from $598,000 the year before.
11% 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 | $568,000 | 24 | $15.2 million |
| 2024 | $598,000 | 27 | $16.2 million |
| 2025 | $714,000 | 28 | $16.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Stuart L Bindeman 5610 Wisconsin Avenue 1607, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (301) 332-9600 |
| What to submit | Applications must be written and state the use of the grant to be considered for funding by the davis foundation. |
What Cora and John H Davis Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 13 | $440,000 |
| Maryland | 12 | $209,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $35,000 |
| California | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Hospital Center Foundation | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Share Our Strength | General operating support | $50,000 |
| American University | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Shady Grove Medical Center | General operating support | $31,000 |
| Capital Jewish Museum | General operating support-genetics research | $30,000 |
| City of Hope | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Jewish Social Service Agency(jssa) | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Bread for the City | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Brem Foundation | General operating support | $25,000 |
| DC Central Kitchen | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Higher Achievement | Generak operating support | $25,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Martha's Table | General operating support | $25,000 |
| So Others Might Eat(some) | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Suburban Hospital Foundation(supports Cardiovascular) | General operating support | $25,000 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Holy Cross Health Foundation | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Hope Connections | General operating support | $20,000 |
| National Foundation for Cancer Research | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Nourish to End Hunger | Generak operating support | $10,000 |
| Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy | General operating supports-special needs grant | $10,000 |
| Strathmore Foundation | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Wilmer Eye Institute | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Yachad Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Iris Music Projuct | General operating support | $5,000 |
| National Vulvodynia Association | General operating support | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stuart L Bindeman
- Michael F Glazer
- Harold Zirkin
Questions people ask
Does Cora and John H Davis Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Cora and John H Davis Foundation Inc give?
$714,000 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Cora and John H Davis Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Stuart L Bindeman (President), Michael F Glazer (Secretary/Treasurer) and Harold Zirkin (Vice President).
What does Cora and John H Davis Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, arts and culture and faith communities.