Daavat Family Foundation
Daavat Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $14K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $13K.
Daavat Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Daavat Family Foundation gave $13K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $13,000
- -87.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,500
- -81.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,500
- Total assets
- $14,090
- -17.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (77% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Daavat Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kenya St Clarence Educational CT ($10K). Together the top 2 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2024) to $107K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya St Clarence Educational CT Endicott, NY | Impact the Next Generation of Leaders | $10,000 |
| CCO Pittsburgh, PA | Greater European Mission | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,090 | $10,000 | $13,000 | $13,000 | 2 | $877 |
| 2023 | $17,090 | — | $107,090 | $107,090 | 3 | $5,502 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Daavat Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $877 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Daavat Family Foundation is led by Stephen R. Fernands, Director on every filing since 2023 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stephen R. Fernands
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Daavat Family Foundation
How much does Daavat Family Foundation give each year?
Daavat Family Foundation gave $13K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $107K across 3 grants.
How large is Daavat Family Foundation?
Daavat Family Foundation reported $14K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $10K.
Where does Daavat Family Foundation operate?
Daavat Family Foundation has awarded grants in Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania.
How much is Daavat Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Daavat Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $877 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Daavat Family Foundation's EIN?
Daavat Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3783275. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
Live grants for the work Daavat Family Foundation funds
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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