Private foundation · EIN 99-0485242 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Norman R & L Rachel Gangestad 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: 15 grants paid, $7,250 total, median $250.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
15
$7,250
Median grant
$250
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.6M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Cancer SocietyOklahoma City, OKGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
American Heart Association IncDallas, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
International Rescue Committee IncAlbert Lea, MNGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Medecins Sans Frontieres USA IncNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
United States Fund for UNICEFNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
The Catherine McAuley Center IncCedar Rapids, IAGeneral & Unrestricted$500
Mercy Medical CenterCedar Rapids, IAGeneral & Unrestricted$250
St Jude Childrens Research Hospital IncMemphis, TNGeneral & Unrestricted$250
The Salvation ArmyWest Nyack, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$250
Cedar Rapids Public Library FoundationCedar Rapids, IAGeneral & Unrestricted$200
FIRST Lutheran ChurchCedar Rapids, IAGeneral & Unrestricted$200
St Olaf Lutheran ChurchBode, IAGeneral & Unrestricted$200
Vesterheim Norwegian American MuseumDecorah, IAGeneral & Unrestricted$200
Iowa PBS FoundationJohnston, IAGeneral & Unrestricted$100
Wartburg CollegeWaverly, IAGeneral & Unrestricted$100

By state: New York 3 · Iowa 8 · Oklahoma 1 · Texas 1 · Minnesota 1 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

Norman R & L Rachel Gangestad Davis Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2025. 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 Norman R & L Rachel Gangestad 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 Norman R & L Rachel Gangestad Davis Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $7,250 across 15 grants, a median of $250.

Where does Norman R & L Rachel Gangestad Davis Foundation give?

New York (3 grants), Iowa (8 grants), Oklahoma (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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