Davis Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Davis Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.2 million in 56 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $275,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.2 million
- Number of grants56
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$275,000
- Assets$54.3 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.3 million 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 | $2.3 million | 42 | $48.2 million |
| 2024 | $2.2 million | 56 | $54.3 million |
How to apply
Davis Family Charitable 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Davis Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 39 | $1.7 million |
| Connecticut | 2 | $153,000 |
| New York | 5 | $125,000 |
| New Hampshire | 3 | $65,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $52,500 |
| Oregon | 1 | $50,000 |
| California | 1 | $30,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $20,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $10,834 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heading Home | Charitable gift | $275,000 |
| Wbur Boston | Charitable gift | $250,000 |
| Save the Children Federation | Charitable gift | $150,000 |
| Brandeis University | Charitable gift | $125,000 |
| Family Aid Boston Inc | Charitable gift | $100,000 |
| Boston Medical Center | Charitable gift | $75,000 |
| Cambridge Health Alliance Foundation | Charitable gift | $75,000 |
| Boston Childrens Hospital | Charitable gift | $70,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Boston | Charitable gift | $61,272 |
| JVS | Charitable gift | $60,000 |
| Lake Sunapee Protective Association | Charitable gift | $60,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts | Charitable gift | $50,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies | Charitable gift | $50,000 |
| Pine Street Inn | Charitable gift | $50,000 |
| Project Bread | Charitable gift | $50,000 |
| Children's Services of Roxbury | Charitable gift | $50,000 |
| Kids in Need of Defense (Kind) | Charitable gift | $50,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc | Charitable gift | $50,000 |
| Our Children's Trust | Charitable gift | $50,000 |
| The Trustees of Reservations | Charitable gift | $30,000 |
| Irc's Center for Economic Opportunity | Charitable gift | $30,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Charitable gift | $25,000 |
| Boston Harbor Now | Charitable gift | $25,000 |
| Franciscan Children's | Charitable gift | $25,000 |
| Greater Boston Legal Services | Charitable gift | $25,000 |
| The Greater Boston Food Bank | Charitable gift | $25,000 |
| Boston Commumity Pediatrics | Charitable gift | $25,000 |
| Bottom Line | Charitable gift | $25,000 |
| English for New Bostonians | Charitable gift | $25,000 |
| Spoonfuls | Charitable gift | $25,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Charitable gift | $20,000 |
| Boston Foundation | Charitable gift | $20,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Charitable gift | $20,000 |
| Neighborhood Villages Inc | Charitable gift | $20,000 |
| The Brookline Center for Community Mental Health | Charitable gift | $20,000 |
| Emerald Necklace Conservancy | Charitable gift | $16,500 |
| Emerson Health Care Foundation | Charitable gift | $15,000 |
| Temple Israel | Charitable gift | $15,000 |
| Breaktime United Inc | Charitable gift | $15,000 |
| The Corey C Griffin Charitable Foundation | Charitable gift | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jonathan G Davis
- Margot T Davis
- Molly Davis Macleod
- Stephen T Davis
Questions people ask
Does Davis Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Davis Family Charitable Foundation give?
$2.2 million in tax year 2024, across 56 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Davis Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jonathan G Davis (Trustee), Margot T Davis (Trustee), Molly Davis Macleod (Trustee/Executive Director) and Stephen T Davis (Trustee).
What does Davis Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and education.