Private foundation · EIN 23-7417287 · San Bruno, California

Davies Charitable Trust

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $518K total, median $80K. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
3
$518K
Median grant
$80K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.0M

Grants paid in 2024

3 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
San Francisco SymphonySan Francisco, CAGeneral purpose$391K
Camphill Communities CaliforniaSoquel, CAGeneral purpose$80K
Cate SchoolCarpinteria, CAGeneral purpose$47K

About this foundation

Davies Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in San Bruno, California, administered in care of R M Gonnella, tax-exempt since 1974. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Davies Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Davies Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $518K across 3 grants, a median of $80K.

Where does Davies Charitable Trust give?

California (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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