Grants paid in 2024
41 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Monk Botanical GardensWausau, WI | Expansion and new entrance project | $1.0M |
| Woodson YMCA FoundationWausau, WI | Pledge for grant for expansion of the landing at the woodson ymca | $900K |
| Woodson YMCAWausau, WI | Fiscal 24 subsidy ($150,000) and construction ($209,894) | $360K |
| Bridge Street MissionWausau, WI | New building & renovation | $250K |
| Greater Wausau Chamber of CommerceWausau, WI | Central wisconsin ai center startup support | $125K |
| Greater Wausau Prosperity Partnership LtdWausau, WI | Staffing grant | $101K |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Wausau Area IncWausau, WI | Build financial sustainability through improved fundraising and marketing | $51K |
| Badger Institute IncMilwaukee, WI | Project to vastly grow reach | $50K |
| City of Chippewa FallsChippewa Falls, WI | Flag hill playground project grant | $50K |
| Northern Door Children's CenterSister Bay, WI | Essential campaign - facility expansion grant | $50K |
| Wisconsin Institute for Law and LibertyMilwaukee, WI | Preserving democracy project grant | $50K |
| Children's Imaginarium IncWausau, WI | Grant for new hvac unit purchase and installation | $41K |
| Institute for Reforming GovernmentDelafield, WI | Building bridges grant | $35K |
| Libertas InstituteLehi, UT | Children's entrepreneur market project for central wi | $30K |
| United Way of Marathon CountyWausau, WI | Operations | $28K |
| Stout University FoundationMenomonie, WI | 2024 school year scholarship supplement pass through grant | $25K |
| Northland Lutheran High SchoolKronenwetter, WI | For biomedical program startup | $20K |
| St Peter Evangelical Lutheran ChurchPrairie du Chien, WI | Grant to replace sinks and cabinets in daycare facility | $20K |
| Wausau Curling Club IncWausau, WI | Grant for streaming equipment project | $20K |
| CASA of Marathon CountyWausau, WI | Information technology equipment grant | $15K |
| Ice Age Trail AllianceCross Plains, WI | Trail project in plover river segment of ice age trail | $15K |
| Monk Botanical GardensWausau, WI | Grant to support a current public relations need. | $15K |
| Greater Wausau Prosperity Partnership LtdWausau, WI | Senior living center feasibility study | $13K |
| Humane Society of Marathon CountyWausau, WI | Director grant | $10K |
| University of Wisconsin Stevens Point Foundation IncStevens Point, WI | Ross and eleanore roberts scholarship fund | $10K |
| Wmc Foundation IncMadison, WI | Civics bee grant | $7,500 |
| Wausau Kayak & Canoe CorporationWausau, WI | Repairs & improvements to whitewater park | $6,500 |
| Badger Institute IncMilwaukee, WI | Operations | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Wausau Area IncWausau, WI | Operations | $5,000 |
| Bridge Street MissionWausau, WI | Employee grant | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Wisconsin IncMilwaukee, WI | Operations | $5,000 |
| Philanthropy RoundtableWashington, DC | Operations | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin Humane SocietyMilwaukee, WI | Operations | $5,000 |
| Performing Arts FoundationWausau, WI | Operations | $3,500 |
| Birch Creek Music Performance CenterEgg Harbor, WI | Operations | $3,000 |
| Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art MuseumWausau, WI | Operations | $3,000 |
| Northcentral Technical College FoundationWausau, WI | Davis scholarship endowment | $3,000 |
| Peninsula Players Theatre FoundationFish Creek, WI | Operations | $3,000 |
| Assumption High School Foundation IncWisconsin Rapids, WI | Employee grant | $2,500 |
| Prairie Catholic SchoolsPrairie du Chien, WI | Employee grant | $2,500 |
| Door County Land TrustSturgeon Bay, WI | Operations | $2,000 |
By state: Wisconsin 39 · Utah 1 · District of Columbia 1
About this foundation
Dwight and Linda Davis Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wausau, Wisconsin, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2009. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Dwight and Linda Davis Foundation 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 Dwight and Linda Davis Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $3.3M across 41 grants, a median of $15K.
Where does Dwight and Linda Davis Foundation give?
Wisconsin (39 grants), Utah (1 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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