Arthur Vining Davis Foundation #2
Accepts applications
Arthur Vining Davis Foundation #2 is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.7 million in 51 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $500,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.7 million
- Number of grants51
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$117 million
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.2 million the year before.
71% 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 | $3.2 million | 45 | $109 million |
| 2024 | $4.7 million | 51 | $117 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Dr Michael J Murray Avd Foundati 814 N Highway A1A Suite 300, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (904) 359-0670 |
| What to submit | Applicants should review the additional information provided in the grants section of the foundation's web page at s://www.avdf.org/grants/grantseekingorganizations.aspx. |
| Deadlines | See additional information provided in the grants section of the foundation's web page |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Arthur Vining Davis Foundation #2 funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 14 | $1.4 million |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $665,887 |
| Virginia | 2 | $515,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $391,474 |
| California | 1 | $314,868 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $302,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $184,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $175,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $120,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $40,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Weta | Public educational media | $500,000 |
| WGBH Educational Foundation | Public educational media | $400,000 |
| Uc Berkley Geater Good Science Center | Private higher education | $314,868 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mt Sinai CT | Palliative care | $300,000 |
| Fred Rogers Productions | Public educational media | $300,000 |
| Rita and Alex Hillman Foundation | Palliative care | $250,000 |
| Hillel International | Interfaith leadership and | $200,000 |
| Braver Angels | Private higher education | $200,000 |
| Intervarsity Christian Fellowshipusa | Interfaith leadership and | $184,000 |
| Heterodox Academy | Private higher education | $180,000 |
| American Council of Learned Societies | Private higher education | $177,500 |
| Neighborly Faith | Interfaith leadership and | $175,000 |
| Constructive Dialogue Institute | Private higher education | $151,610 |
| Council of Independent Colleges | Private higher education | $150,000 |
| Nextbook Inc - Tablet Magazine | Interfaith leadership and | $150,000 |
| Campus Compact | Private higher education | $146,000 |
| Ohio State University Foundation | Interfaith leadership and | $120,000 |
| Brigham and Womens Hospital | Palliative care | $108,887 |
| Ithaka Harbors | Private higher education | $25,000 |
| Coalition to Transform Advanced Care | Palliative care | $25,000 |
| Hospice Foundation of America | Palliative care | $16,474 |
| Grantmakers in Aging | Palliative care | $15,000 |
| Literacy Alliance of Northeast Florida | Special projects | $10,000 |
| KIPP Jacksonville | Special projects | $10,000 |
| World Affairs Council of Jacksonville | Special projects | $10,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Jacksonville | Special projects | $10,000 |
| Woodwell Climate Research Center | Special projects | $8,000 |
| Northern Star Council Boy Scounts of America | Special projects | $6,000 |
| Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center | Special projects | $5,000 |
| Seattle Aquarium | Special projects | $5,000 |
| Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Childre | Special projects | $4,000 |
| Humanities Texas | Special projects | $4,000 |
| North Texas Food Bank | General operating | $4,000 |
| North Texas Public Broadcasting | Special projects | $4,000 |
| New Mexico Humanities Council | Special projects | $4,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Special projects | $4,000 |
| Maine Community Foundation | Special projects | $3,000 |
| Cambridge School of Weston | Special projects | $3,000 |
| Food Bank of the Southern Tier | Special projects | $3,000 |
| Maine Center for Public Interest Reporti | Special projects | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Serena Davis Hall
- Sarah H Davis
- Jonathan Davis
- Dorothy Davis Key
- Maynard Davis
- Dr Michael Murray
- Alicia Jaworski
- John L Kee III
- Margaret Davis Maiden
- Ian H Davis
- Amanda Davis
- Christopher V Davis
- John R Kee
- Jessica Russell
- Miica Patterson
Questions people ask
Does Arthur Vining Davis Foundation #2 accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See additional information provided in the grants section of the foundation's web page.
How much does Arthur Vining Davis Foundation #2 give?
$4.7 million in tax year 2024, across 51 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Arthur Vining Davis Foundation #2?
Its 2024 filing lists Serena Davis Hall (Chair), Sarah H Davis (Trustee), Jonathan Davis (Trustee) and Dorothy Davis Key (Trustee) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Arthur Vining Davis Foundation #2 fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.