Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.5 million in 18 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $1.1 million. 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$1.5 million
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$1.1 million
- Assets$38.1 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
100% 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 | $1.4 million | 1 | $32.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 18 | $38.1 million |
How to apply
Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation Inc 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 Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 17 | $1.5 million |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Harry E Davis Partnership for Children's Oral | General purpose | $1.1 million |
| The Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting | General purpose | $200,000 |
| Androscoggin Land Trust | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Hearty Roots | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Lifeflight Foundation | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Maine Equal Justice | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Safebae | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Viles Arboretum | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Hardy Girls Healthy Women | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Midcoast Youth Center | General purpose | $15,360 |
| Maine Inside Out | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Maine Boys to Men | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Foundation for Portland Public Schools | General purpose | $12,000 |
| The Center for Entrepreneurial Studies | General purpose | $7,500 |
| Women for Healthy Rural Living | General purpose | $7,500 |
| Fit Girls of Wilton Maine | General purpose | $4,300 |
| Maine Philanthropy Center | General purpose | $895 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy K Simpkins
- Andrew D Klingenstein
- Sarah K Martell
- Julie Klingenstein
- Eliot Brenner
Questions people ask
Does Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation Inc give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Nancy K Simpkins (Vice President), Andrew D Klingenstein (Ceo, Director), Sarah K Martell (Secretary) and Julie Klingenstein (Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, environment and conservation and health.