Private foundation · EIN 82-3770681 · Spokane, Washington · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Davidson Family 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: 4 grants paid, $300K total, median $70K. 25% of grants stayed in Washington.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$300K
Median grant
$70K
Stays in WA
25%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.9M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Boston CollegeChestnut Hill, MABC Wall Street Dinner, Corcoran Commitment$150K
Gonzaga Prep High SchoolSpokane, WABlue and White Ball Fundraiser$100K
Meb FoundationTampa, FLMarathon Fundraiser$40K
Yellowstone Club Community FoundationBozeman, MTAnnual Commitment$10K

By state: Massachusetts 1 · Washington 1 · Florida 1 · Montana 1

About this foundation

Davidson Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Spokane, Washington, administered in care of Darin Davidson, tax-exempt since 2019. 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 Davidson Family 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 Davidson Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $300K across 4 grants, a median of $70K.

Where does Davidson Family Foundation give?

Massachusetts (1 grants), Washington (1 grants), Florida (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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