Private foundation · EIN 36-7720993 · Los Gatos, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Davis Fam Foundation

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 11 grants paid, $275K total, median $10K. 91% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
11
$275K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CA
91%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Hillel Silicon ValleySan Jose, CATo further Hillel silicon valley's mission by providing security and other support services for students$70K
Jewish Family Services of Silicon VLos Gatos, CATo provide funding for Ukrainian refugees relocated to Silicon Valley$70K
Jewish Silicon ValleyLos Gatos, CAFor support of the Jewish Community Center in Los Gatos$35K
American Beethoven SocietySan Jose, CATo provide funding for student educational services and music performances$30K
Integrated HealingPalo Alto, CAfunding for programs for patient recovery from cancer and other treatment programs$15K
J LeadersPhiladelphia, PAProvided for educational purposes$10K
CapriccioMountain View, CATo support performing arts instruction$10K
KqedSan Francisco, CAto support public radio & television$10K
KdfcLos Angeles, CAto support public radio$10K
California Botanical GardenClaremont, CAsupport public gardens$10K
Silicon Valley Jewish Film FestivalCupertino, CASupport film festival$5,000

By state: California 10 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Davis Fam Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Gatos, California, administered in care of Doris Davis, tax-exempt since 2018. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Davis Fam Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Davis Fam Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $275K across 11 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Davis Fam Foundation give?

California (10 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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