Arthur V Davis Foundation PF #3
Arthur V Davis Foundation PF #3 is a private foundation based in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. It is part of the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, which support work in private higher education, public educational media, interfaith leadership and religious literacy, palliative care, and environmental solutions.
Arthur V Davis Foundation PF #3 at a glance
In short: Arthur V Davis Foundation PF #3 gave $7.3M across 74 grants in 2024 (avg $98K), top state Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,278,954
- -2.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 74
- -20.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $98,364
- +22.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $193,352,499
- +4.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (14% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Arthur V Davis Foundation PF #3
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- Invitation Only
-
The foundations accept unsolicited requests through an online, two-stage process for Private Higher Education: applicants submit a Letter of Inquiry, and selected applicants are invited to submit a full proposal. The other four program areas are invitation-only. The website says applications are limited to eligible U.S.-based public charities and generally support discrete projects rather than organizational support; capital projects and endowments are not funded. The filing directs applicants to the foundations’ website for forms, materials, deadlines, and award restrictions.
- Review Cycle
- The 2026 LOI submission window is closed. The website says no new LOIs may be started before March 2027, when information about the 2027–2028 review cycle will be announced.
- Deadline
- The 2026 LOI submission window is closed.
- Contact
Application contact: Dr Michael J Murray Avdf
Mailing address: 814 N Highway A1A Suite 300, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
Phone: (904) 359-0670
Website: https://www.avdf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Arthur V Davis Foundation PF #3
Who Arthur V Davis Foundation PF #3 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Weta PBS ($800K). Together the top 10 received $3.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
347 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 207 grants of 347 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundations say they support eligible organizations based in and operating out of the United States. In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Virginia (14%), California (9%), Florida (9%), New York (8%), and Washington, DC (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 74 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Arthur V Davis Foundation PF #3 gives
- 46% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7.0M (2020) to $8.7M (2022). In 2024 it made 74 grants totaling $7.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Weta PBS Arlington, VA | Unrestricted General | $800,000 |
| Potential Energy Coalition New York, NY | Unrestricted General | $500,000 |
| Ceres Boston, MA | Unrestricted General | $375,000 |
| WJCT Jacksonville, FL | Unrestricted General | $375,000 |
| Division of Homeland Ministry Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted General | $300,000 |
| American CNCL Energy-Efficient Economy Washington, DC | Unrestricted General | $300,000 |
| Yale University New Haven, CT | Unrestricted General | $298,057 |
| Bridgeusa San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted General | $250,000 |
| Christianity Today International Carol Stream, IL | Unrestricted General | $225,000 |
| Fellowship Catholic University Students Golden, CO | Unrestricted General | $200,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Figures below are from the foundation’s IRS filings.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $193,352,499 | $8,221,709 | $9,110,815 | $7,278,954 | 74 | $8,633,043 | $7,657,505 | $9,372,753 |
| 2023 | $185,190,690 | $11,097,110 | $9,208,762 | $7,496,605 | 93 | $8,770,178 | $10,723,349 | $8,723,445 |
| 2022 | $174,765,219 | $10,831,385 | $10,817,574 | $8,669,484 | 1 | $10,203,816 | $10,451,694 | $9,227,275 |
| 2021 | $217,344,352 | $23,035,809 | $10,938,964 | $7,078,226 | 95 | $8,686,409 | $22,565,268 | $9,903,199 |
| 2020 | $197,226,335 | $15,951,912 | $13,983,632 | $7,013,686 | 84 | — | $15,503,593 | $8,390,581 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arthur V Davis Foundation PF #3 reported a distributable amount of $9.4M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundations say they were organized to advance “religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational purposes.” Their five program areas are Private Higher Education, Public Educational Media, Interfaith Leadership & Religious Literacy, Environmental Solutions, and Palliative Care.
Private Higher Education supports private colleges and universities that prioritize undergraduate education and emphasize the liberal arts, as well as consortia serving those institutions. Grants typically support projects intended to improve student outcomes or enhance faculty leadership. Public Educational Media supports educational film, television, radio, and digital audio programming through public media outlets. Interfaith Leadership & Religious Literacy supports work to improve religious literacy or understanding and cooperation across religious traditions. Environmental Solutions supports organizations working on environmental issues.
Examples among the 2024 grantees illustrate the range of recipients. Potential Energy Coalition describes its work as public education and communications to build demand for clean energy and climate solutions. WJCT says its mission includes lifelong learning and civic engagement. Ceres describes itself as an advocacy organization working on climate, water, and biodiversity challenges. Augsburg University says it educates students as informed citizens, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders, while the Council of Independent Colleges describes its role as supporting nonprofit independent colleges and universities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 74 grants totaling $7,278,954. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $800,000, with a median of $25,000. The Private Higher Education program description gives a typical grant range of $25,000 to $300,000.
The largest reported 2024 grants included $800,000 to WETA PBS, $500,000 to Potential Energy Coalition, $375,000 each to Ceres and WJCT, and $300,000 each to Division of Homeland Ministry and the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. Each was listed with the purpose “unrestricted general.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Serena Davis Hall as chair; Dr Michael Murray as president; Jonathan Davis, Maynard Davis, Alicia Jaworski, John L Kee, Margaret Maiden, Ian H Davis, and Amanda Davis as trustees; and Bank of America as corporate trustee.
Arthur V Davis Foundation PF #3 is led by Michael Murray, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 13 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Murray
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$195K (2020) → $247K (2024)
Serena Davis Hall
Chair
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bank Of America
Corporate Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$37K (2022) → $280K (2024)
Amanda Davis
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher V. Davis
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dorothy Davis Kee
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John L Kee III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Davis
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara H. Davis
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maynard Davis
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alicia Jaworski
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Maiden
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ian H. Davis
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Haley Davis Madole (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: William Kee (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Tamara Davis (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Tim Michel (2020–2022) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: Adora Gross (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Truist Bank (2021–2022) — Former Corp Trustee
- Former: James Cote (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Eric Davis (2020) — Trustee
- Former: SunTrust Banks Inc (2020) — Corporate Trustee & Investment Advisor
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $280K, to Bank of America (Corporate Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Arthur V Davis Foundation PF #3
How much does Arthur V Davis Foundation PF #3 give each year?
Arthur V Davis Foundation PF #3 gave $7.3M across 74 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7.5M across 93 grants.
What is Arthur V Davis Foundation PF #3's typical grant size?
Arthur V Davis Foundation PF #3's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $98,364, across 74 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Arthur V Davis Foundation PF #3 give grants?
Arthur V Davis Foundation PF #3's top state is Virginia, with 14% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (9%) and Florida (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jacksonville, FL (16 grants), Washington, DC (7 grants), Arlington, VA (3 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Arthur V Davis Foundation PF #3 give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Arthur V Davis Foundation PF #3's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (74 of 74) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Arthur V Davis Foundation PF #3's largest grantees?
Arthur V Davis Foundation PF #3's largest 2024 grantees include Weta PBS ($800,000), Potential Energy Coalition ($500,000) and Ceres ($375,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Arthur V Davis Foundation PF #3?
Arthur V Davis Foundation PF #3 reported $193.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Arthur V Davis Foundation PF #3 fund?
The foundations say they were organized to advance “religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational purposes.” Their five program areas are Private Higher Education, Public Educational Media, Interfaith Leadership & Religious Literacy, Environmental Solutions, and Palliative Care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Arthur V Davis Foundation PF #3?
The foundations accept unsolicited requests through an online, two-stage process for Private Higher Education: applicants submit a Letter of Inquiry, and selected applicants are invited to submit a full proposal. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Arthur V Davis Foundation PF #3's EIN?
Arthur V Davis Foundation PF #3's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-6159693. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Arthur V Davis Foundation PF #3 accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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