Davita Charitable Fund Inc
Preselected recipients only
Davita Charitable Fund Inc is a private foundation in Federal Way, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.4 million in 35 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$2.4 million
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$35.0 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was down from $3.1 million the year before.
31% 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 | $1.8 million | 7 | $37.3 million |
| 2024 | $3.1 million | 32 | $35.6 million |
| 2025 | $2.4 million | 35 | $35.0 million |
How to apply
Davita Charitable Fund 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 Davita Charitable Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 21 | $598,325 |
| Delaware | 1 | $500,000 |
| Utah | 2 | $356,666 |
| Virginia | 1 | $300,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $255,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $250,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $149,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation | Benevity donor advised fund | $500,000 |
| Western Governor's University Corporation | Donation | $346,666 |
| American Diabetes Association | Donation | $300,000 |
| NAACP Empowerment Programs | Donation | $250,000 |
| Kaboom | Donation | $250,000 |
| National Kidney Foundation | Donation | $150,000 |
| YMCA of the USA | Donation | $149,000 |
| Project Angel Heart | Donation | $40,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | Donation | $40,000 |
| Denver Scholarship Foundation | Donation | $35,000 |
| Dental Lifeline Network | Donation | $30,000 |
| Great Education Colorado | Donation | $25,000 |
| Brent Eley Foundation | Donation | $25,000 |
| Colorado Succeeds | Donation | $25,000 |
| Florence Crittenton Services | Donation | $25,000 |
| Colorado Youth for A Change | Donation | $25,000 |
| Denver Public Schools Foundation | Donation | $25,000 |
| Reading Partners | Donation | $25,000 |
| La Clinica Tepeyac Inc | Donation | $25,000 |
| Public Education & Business Coaliti | Donation | $20,000 |
| Highview | Donation | $20,000 |
| Crosspurpose | Donation | $15,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Donation | $15,000 |
| Girls Inc of Metro Denver | Donation | $15,000 |
| Latin American Educational Foundati | Donation | $10,000 |
| Western Governor's University Corpo | Donation | $10,000 |
| Roundup River Ranch | Donation | $10,000 |
| Greenhouse Scholars | Donation | $10,000 |
| City Year Inc | Donation | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Donation | $5,000 |
| Colorectal Cancer Alliance Inc | Donation | $5,000 |
| Swim Across America | Donation | $5,000 |
| Progeria Research Foundation | Donation | $5,000 |
| Home for A Home | Donation | $5,000 |
| Philanthropy Colorado | Donation | $3,325 |
Officers and trustees
- Patrick McKinnon
- Kathleen Waters
- Derek Schoonover
- Patrick Pocock
- Axel Lapica
- Katherine Wetzel
- Nic Eliason
- Caroline Pierce
- Liz Gardner
Questions people ask
Does Davita Charitable Fund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Davita Charitable Fund Inc give?
$2.4 million in tax year 2025, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Davita Charitable Fund Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Patrick McKinnon (Chair), Kathleen Waters (Treasurer), Derek Schoonover (Treasurer TH) and Patrick Pocock (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Davita Charitable Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.