Davidson Hooker Fund
Preselected recipients only
Davidson Hooker Fund is a private foundation in Pennington, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $27,039 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $2,750 and the largest $5,000. 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$27,039
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$2,750
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$774,508
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2025 was up from $24,950 the year before.
70% of its 2025 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 | $25,100 | 7 | $656,862 |
| 2024 | $24,950 | 7 | $684,479 |
| 2025 | $27,039 | 10 | $774,508 |
How to apply
Davidson Hooker Fund 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 Hooker Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $11,000 |
| California | 3 | $9,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,039 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Museum of Modern Art | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Holocaust Museum Los Angeles | Unrestricted general | $4,500 |
| Big Sunday | Unrestricted general | $3,500 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater Ny | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| Sva Alumni Society | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| First Descents | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| Crossing Thresholds Inc | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| Cancer Support Community Los Angeles | Unrestricted general | $1,500 |
| Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International | Unrestricted general | $1,039 |
| Lower Cape Communications | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Edith Ross Parker
- Mary D Davidson
- Bank of America N A
Questions people ask
Does Davidson Hooker Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Davidson Hooker Fund give?
$27,039 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $2,750.
Who runs Davidson Hooker Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Edith Ross Parker (Co-Trustee), Mary D Davidson (Co-Trustee) and Bank of America N A (Trustee).
What does Davidson Hooker Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.