Sharon S Davis Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Sharon S Davis Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.5 million in 38 grants; the typical grant was $1,625 and the largest $2.3 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$2.5 million
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$1,625
- Largest grant$2.3 million
- Assets$0
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2024 was up from $121,821 the year before.
8% of its 2024 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 | $121,821 | 47 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $2.5 million | 38 | $0 |
How to apply
Sharon S 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 Sharon S Davis Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Ohio. It also paid $5,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 1 | $2.3 million |
| New York | 30 | $76,400 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $15,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $2,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable | General support | $2.3 million |
| The Fresh Air Fund | General support | $20,000 |
| International Medical Corps | Helps devastated population return to self-reliance | $10,000 |
| Women for Women International | General support | $10,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Support efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, mitigate the impacts of climate change and protect the environment | $5,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | Environmental policy advocacy of rights of all people to the air, water and the wild | $5,000 |
| Nyaya Health | To support the bayalpata hospital in nepal | $5,000 |
| The Architectural League | Nurtures excellence in architecture, design and urbanism by presenting the work and ideas of the world's most interesting and influential architects and designers | $5,000 |
| The Battery Conservancy | General support | $5,000 |
| The Madeira School | General support | $5,000 |
| The Municipal Art Society of New York | General support | $5,000 |
| Van Alen Institute | General support | $5,000 |
| The Public Theater | General support | $3,000 |
| Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum | General support | $2,500 |
| Open House New York | General support | $2,500 |
| Dia Art Foundation | Committed to advance, realize, and preserve the vision of artists dia's name | $2,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | General support | $2,000 |
| Solomon R Guggenheim Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| The Museum of Modern Art | General support | $1,750 |
| Design Trust for Public Space | Dedicated to bringing design innovation to new york city's public spaces to make a more dynamic, livable and sustainable city | $1,500 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | General maintenance support for the museum | $1,500 |
| New York Public Radio | Help with day to day operations and help to redefine the scope of what radio can offer 21st century audiences | $1,200 |
| 14 Plus Foundation Inc | Supporting children's education in africa | $1,000 |
| Center for Architecture | Supports of the center for architecture's patrons | $1,000 |
| Nest Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Possible Health | Supporting giving access to high-quality healthcare everywhere | $1,000 |
| Publicolor | General support | $1,000 |
| Socrates Sculpture Park | Providing artists with opportunities to create and exhibit largescale sculpture and multi-media installations in a unique outdoor environment that invites interaction | $1,000 |
| The Brearley School | Expand curriculum and offer inspiring experiences for students both in and out of the classroom | $1,000 |
| The Friends of Governors Island | To support and enable to create mor free public programming for underserved families, round robust volunteer and internship programs, and advocate for the improvement of our green spaces landmark buildings | $1,000 |
| The Lower East Side Girls Club | General support | $1,000 |
| The New York Public Library | General support | $1,000 |
| The Noguchi Museum | Support strengthens the ability to provide provocative installations of noguchi's art , diverse roster of special exhibition, educational and public programs for all ages | $1,000 |
| The Trust for Public Land | General support | $1,000 |
| John Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center | General support | $1,000 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | General support | $600 |
| Center for Urban Pedagogy | General support | $500 |
| Urban Design Forum | General support | $350 |
Officers and trustees
- Sharon S Davis
Questions people ask
Does Sharon S Davis Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sharon S Davis Foundation Inc give?
$2.5 million in tax year 2024, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $1,625.
Who runs Sharon S Davis Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Sharon S Davis (Officer).
What does Sharon S Davis Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, arts and culture and environment and conservation.