Private foundation · EIN 87-3514845 · Rockville, Maryland · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Davis Construction 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: 23 grants paid, $87K total, median $1,800. 9% of grants stayed in Maryland.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
23
$87K
Median grant
$1,800
Stays in MD
9%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Engineers in ActionTulsa, OKTo support the mission$20K
LawsLeesburg, DCTo support the mission$20K
Warrington Soccer ClubWarrington, PATo support the mission$20K
Ducks UnlimitedAlbany, NYTo support the mission$1,800
PsybrietyWincester, VATo support the mission$1,800
Take HeartBethpage, NYTo support the mission$1,800
All for LunchCummings, GATo support the mission$1,800
Adaptive Fitness LegionFairfax, VATo support the mission$1,800
Canine Lifesavers IncStafford, VATo support the mission$1,800
Paradise RescueLuquillo, PRTo support the mission$1,800
Bright Minds FoundationEllicott City, MDTo support the mission$1,800
Stars BaseballHaymarket, VATo support the mission$1,800
International JusticeWashington, DCTo support the mission$1,000
Heros IncWashington, DCTo support the mission$1,000
Gscnc ShareWashington, DCTo support the mission$1,000
The Smith FoundationWashington, DCTo support the mission$1,000
Pancreatic Cancer Action NetworkBoone, IATo support the mission$1,000
Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, ILTo support the mission$1,000
Baltimore Area Special Needs HockeyParkville, MDTo support the mission$1,000
YMCAWashington, DCTo support the mission$1,000
IdeasNoblesville, INTo support the mission$1,000
Project PushLake Placid, NYTo support the mission$1,000
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Mid-AtlanticNew York, NYTo support the mission$1,000

By state: District of Columbia 6 · Oklahoma 1 · Pennsylvania 1 · Virginia 4 · New York 4 · Maryland 2

About this foundation

Davis Construction Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Rockville, Maryland, administered in care of Peggy Jones, tax-exempt since 2020. 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 Construction 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 Construction Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $87K across 23 grants, a median of $1,800.

Where does Davis Construction Foundation give?

District of Columbia (6 grants), Oklahoma (1 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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