Dwight and Linda Davis Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dwight and Linda Davis Foundation is a private foundation in Wausau, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.3 million in 41 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $1.0 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$3.3 million
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$135 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.1 million the year before.
53% 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 | $3.1 million | 44 | $109 million |
| 2024 | $3.3 million | 41 | $135 million |
How to apply
Dwight and Linda Davis Foundation 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 Dwight and Linda Davis Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 39 | $3.3 million |
| Utah | 1 | $30,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Monk Botanical Gardens | Expansion and new entrance project | $1.0 million |
| Woodson YMCA Foundation | Pledge for grant for expansion of the landing at the woodson YMCA | $900,000 |
| Woodson YMCA | Fiscal 24 subsidy ($150,000) and construction ($209,894) | $359,894 |
| Bridge Street Mission | New building & renovation | $250,000 |
| Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce | Central wisconsin ai center startup support | $125,000 |
| Greater Wausau Prosperity Partnership LTD | Staffing grant | $100,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Wausau Area Inc | Build financial sustainability through improved fundraising and marketing | $50,600 |
| Badger Institute Inc | Project to vastly grow reach | $50,000 |
| City of Chippewa Falls | Flag hill playground project grant | $50,000 |
| Northern Door Children's Center | Essential campaign - facility expansion grant | $50,000 |
| Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty | Preserving democracy project grant | $50,000 |
| Children's Imaginarium Inc | Grant for new hvac unit purchase and installation | $40,575 |
| Institute for Reforming Government | Building bridges grant | $35,000 |
| Libertas Institute | Children's entrepreneur market project for central wi | $30,000 |
| United Way of Marathon County | Operations | $28,000 |
| Stout University Foundation | 2024 school year scholarship supplement pass through grant | $25,000 |
| Northland Lutheran High School | For biomedical program startup | $20,297 |
| St Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church | Grant to replace sinks and cabinets in daycare facility | $20,000 |
| Wausau Curling Club Inc | Grant for streaming equipment project | $20,000 |
| Casa of Marathon County | Information technology equipment grant | $15,000 |
| Ice Age Trail Alliance | Trail project in plover river segment of ice age trail | $15,000 |
| Monk Botanical Gardens | Grant to support a current public relations need. | $15,000 |
| Greater Wausau Prosperity Partnership LTD | Senior living center feasibility study | $12,500 |
| Humane Society of Marathon County | Director grant | $10,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Stevens Point Foundation Inc | Ross and eleanore roberts scholarship fund | $10,000 |
| WMC Foundation Inc | Civics bee grant | $7,500 |
| Wausau Kayak & Canoe Corporation | Repairs & improvements to whitewater park | $6,500 |
| Badger Institute Inc | Operations | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Wausau Area Inc | Operations | $5,000 |
| Bridge Street Mission | Employee grant | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Wisconsin Inc | Operations | $5,000 |
| Philanthropy Roundtable | Operations | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin Humane Society | Operations | $5,000 |
| Performing Arts Foundation | Operations | $3,500 |
| Birch Creek Music Performance Center | Operations | $3,000 |
| Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum | Operations | $3,000 |
| Northcentral Technical College Foundation | Davis scholarship endowment | $3,000 |
| Peninsula Players Theatre Foundation | Operations | $3,000 |
| Assumption High School Foundation Inc | Employee grant | $2,500 |
| Prairie Catholic Schools | Employee grant | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Dwight E Davis
- Linda Davis
- Lon Roberts
- Jeffrey Stubbe
Questions people ask
Does Dwight and Linda Davis Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dwight and Linda Davis Foundation give?
$3.3 million in tax year 2024, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Dwight and Linda Davis Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Dwight E Davis (President/Director), Linda Davis (Vice President/Director), Lon Roberts (Secretary/Director) and Jeffrey Stubbe (Executive Director).
What does Dwight and Linda Davis Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, faith communities and youth programs.