The Davis Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Davis Family Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $349,817 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $2,644 and the largest $200,000. 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$349,817
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$2,644
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees88%
Giving in 2024 was up from $251,613 the year before.
88% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $251,613 | 11 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $349,817 | 22 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
The Davis Family 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.
What The Davis Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 16 | $343,060 |
| Montana | 3 | $4,757 |
| Maryland | 2 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MGH | General | $200,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts | General | $30,000 |
| Team Impact | General | $25,000 |
| Team Impact | General | $25,000 |
| The Rivers School Corporation | General | $15,000 |
| Bridge Over Troubled Waters | General | $12,500 |
| Corey Griffin Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Bridge Over Troubled Waters | General | $8,560 |
| Bridge Over Troubled Waters | General | $6,100 |
| Camp Jabberwocky | General | $3,300 |
| Yellowstone Club Community Foundation | General | $2,787 |
| Boston College High School | General | $2,500 |
| Barnstable Clean Water Coalition | General | $2,500 |
| Yellowstone Club Community Foundation | General | $1,670 |
| 1869 Council | General | $1,000 |
| Boston Children's Hospital | General | $1,000 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Cape Cod | General | $1,000 |
| Cranberry Sunset Farm | General | $500 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | General | $500 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | General | $500 |
| Gallalin River Task Force | General | $300 |
| Cape Cod Hospital | General | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert J Davis
- Rita M Davis
Questions people ask
Does The Davis Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Davis Family Foundation give?
$349,817 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $2,644.
Who runs The Davis Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert J Davis (Trustee) and Rita M Davis (Trustee).
What does The Davis Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and community development.