Private foundation · EIN 47-2493491 · Fairfield, Connecticut

Dorothy B Davis 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 26 grants paid, $1.4M total, median $45K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
26
$1.4M
Median grant
$45K
Stays in CT
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$31M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Avenue Scholars FoundationOmaha, NEGeneral & Unrestricted$200K
Guardian Angels Catholic SchoolClearwater, FLGeneral & Unrestricted$100K
Habitat for Humanity International IncOmaha, NEGeneral & Unrestricted$100K
Phoenix Academy Day SchoolOmaha, NEGeneral & Unrestricted$100K
Project Harmony-Haven for Abuse Response Members SOmaha, NEGeneral & Unrestricted$100K
USA Hockey FoundationColorado Springs, COGeneral & Unrestricted$100K
CASA ConnectionColumbus, NEGeneral & Unrestricted$75K
Assistance League of Omaha Nebraska IncOmaha, NEGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the MidlandsOmaha, NEGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
Childrens Scholarship Fund of OmahaOmaha, NEGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
Make-A-Wish Foundation of AmericaPhoenix, AZGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
Ronald McDonald House Charities IncChicago, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
Visiting Nurse Assocation of the MidlandsOmaha, NEGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy IncGretna, NEGeneral & Unrestricted$40K
Autism Action PartnershipOmaha, NEGeneral & Unrestricted$35K
Collective for HopeOmaha, NEGeneral & Unrestricted$35K
Mending FacesBroomfield, COGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
New Visions Homeless ServicesCouncil Blfs, IAGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
Ollie Webb Center IncOmaha, NEGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
Omaha Childrens Museum IncOmaha, NEGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
Omaha Crime Stoppers IncOmaha, NEGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
Special Olympics Nebraska IncOmaha, NEGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
Kamo IncTekamah, NEGeneral & Unrestricted$20K
Volunteers Assisting SeniorsOmaha, NEGeneral & Unrestricted$20K
Camp Foster Young Mens Christian Association IncSpirit Lake, IAGeneral & Unrestricted$15K
Nebraska Pga FoundationLincoln, NEGeneral & Unrestricted$10K

By state: Nebraska 19 · Colorado 2 · Florida 1 · Arizona 1 · Illinois 1 · Iowa 2

About this foundation

Dorothy B Davis Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Fairfield, Connecticut, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2015. 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 Dorothy B 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 Dorothy B Davis Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.4M across 26 grants, a median of $45K.

Where does Dorothy B Davis Foundation give?

Nebraska (19 grants), Colorado (2 grants), Florida (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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