Davidson Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Davidson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Great Falls, Montana. In tax year 2025 it gave $660,000 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $150,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$660,000
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$16.2 million
- New grantees3%
Giving in 2025 was up from $625,000 the year before.
3% 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 | $655,000 | 34 | $12.8 million |
| 2024 | $625,000 | 34 | $14.8 million |
| 2025 | $660,000 | 32 | $16.2 million |
How to apply
Davidson 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 Davidson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 30 | $485,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $150,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Washington Medical School | Aortic research fund in cardiothoracic surgery | $150,000 |
| CM Russell Museum | General support | $50,000 |
| Great Falls Public Schools Foundation | Auditorium | $50,000 |
| Great Falls Symphony | General support | $50,000 |
| Benfis Health System Foundation | Memory for donna cady to peace hospice | $35,000 |
| American Red Cross | General support | $25,000 |
| Great Falls Community Food Bank | General support | $25,000 |
| History Museum | General support | $25,000 |
| Providence Mt Health Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Um Foundation | Support for the montana museum of art and culture and support to flathead biological station | $25,000 |
| Eagle Mount | General support | $10,000 |
| Easter Seals Goodwill - Northern Rocky Mountain | General support | $10,000 |
| Glacier National Park Conservancy | General support | $10,000 |
| Maclean-Cameron Animal Adoption Center | General support | $10,000 |
| Great Falls Public Library Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Great Falls Rescue Mission Foundation | General support and support of endowment fund | $10,000 |
| McLaughlin Research Institute | General support | $10,000 |
| Montana PBS | General support | $10,000 |
| Montana Public Radio | General support | $10,000 |
| My Neighbor in Need | General support | $10,000 |
| Negihbor Works | General support | $10,000 |
| Rivers Edge Trail | General support | $10,000 |
| Special Olympics | General support | $10,000 |
| United Way of Cascade County | General support | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Montana | General support | $7,500 |
| Flathead Boys and Girls Club | General support | $7,500 |
| Flathead Lakers | General support | $7,500 |
| Greater Polson Community Foundation | General support | $7,500 |
| Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center | General support | $7,500 |
| Paris Gibson Square | General support | $7,500 |
| Scottish Rite Childhood Language Disorders Clinic | General support | $7,500 |
| The Salvation Army | General support | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Ian B Davidson
- Nancy A Davidson
- Andrew I Davidson
Questions people ask
Does Davidson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Davidson Family Foundation give?
$660,000 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Davidson Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ian B Davidson (Vice President - Director), Nancy A Davidson (Vice President - Director) and Andrew I Davidson (President/Secretary).
What does Davidson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and arts and culture.