The David Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The David Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $613,500 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $418,000. 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$613,500
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$418,000
- Assets$6.5 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $511,500 the year before.
20% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $502,000 | 25 | $4.7 million |
| 2024 | $511,500 | 23 | $5.9 million |
| 2025 | $613,500 | 22 | $6.5 million |
How to apply
The David Family 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 The David Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 7 | $522,000 |
| New York | 8 | $56,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $13,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hudson Institute Inc | To support policy research. | $418,000 |
| Committee for Human Rights in N Kor | To promote human rights in North Korea | $80,000 |
| Manhattan Institute for Policy Rese | To support policy research. | $15,000 |
| Institute for Justice | To promote civil liberties. | $15,000 |
| Fountain House Inc | To support programs for people with mental illness. | $10,000 |
| Individual | $10,000 | |
| Individual | To support culture and the arts. | $8,000 |
| Commentary Inc | To clarify & enlighten public opinion. | $5,000 |
| American Enterprise Institute for P | To support policy research. | $5,000 |
| The Federalist Society | To promote individual freedom and responsibility and the rule of law. | $5,000 |
| Lincoln Center Theater | To support culture and the arts. | $5,000 |
| New York-Presbyterian Fund Inc | To support hospital. | $5,000 |
| Gilder Lehrman Institute of America | To promote history education | $5,000 |
| Charlotte Hungerford Hospital | To support a hospital. | $5,000 |
| Becket Fund | To promote religious liberty. | $5,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Mu | To support a Holocaust memorial museum. | $5,000 |
| The Middle East Media Research Inst | To inform the debate over U.S. policy in the Middle East | $4,000 |
| National Association of Scholars | To promote higher education reform. | $3,000 |
| University of Michigan | To promote art | $2,500 |
| Quintessence Theatre Group | To support culture & the arts. | $1,000 |
| Williamson College of the Trades | To prepare young men to be productive members of society | $1,000 |
| Germantown Life Enrichment Center | To provide programs to improve health | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jack David
- Melanie M Kirkpatrick David
- Zachary B David
- Jacqueline M David
Questions people ask
Does The David Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The David Family Foundation Inc give?
$613,500 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The David Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Jack David (Dir, Pres, Trea), Melanie M Kirkpatrick David (V.P.), Zachary B David (Director) and Jacqueline M David (Director).
What does The David Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, arts and culture and health.