Davidson Estate Account

Private foundation · Grantmaker Pittsburgh, PA EIN: 46-7053564

Davidson Estate Account is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $66K. Net investment income was $78K.

Davidson Estate Account at a glance

In short: Davidson Estate Account gave $66K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $66K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2026)
$66,382
+4.8% vs 2025
Grants made (2026)
1
+0.0% vs 2025
Average grant
$66,382
+4.8% vs 2025
Median grant
$66,382
Total assets
$1,477,668
+8.9% vs 2025
Primary geography
Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.

Who Davidson Estate Account funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2026

Childrens Dyslexia Center Inc: $66KChildrens Dyslexia Center Inc$66K

The largest 2026 recipient was Childrens Dyslexia Center Inc ($66K).

Grant Size Distribution

5 grants across all recorded years

<$50K5$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

Cities

Lexington

How Davidson Estate Account gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+2%). Method
  • In 2026 it paid out 116% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K$80K1 grant2021 1 grant2022 1 grant2023 1 grant2024 1 grant2025 1 grant2026

From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $58K (2021) to $66K (2026). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $66K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Childrens Dyslexia Center Inc Lexington, MAGeneral Operations$66,382
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2026$1,477,668$78,273$83,316$66,3821$83,316$78,273$71,687
2025$1,356,689$44,269$80,130$63,3641$17,057$44,269$66,382
2024$1,347,988$37,137$76,912$59,8551$17,057$37,137$63,364
2023$1,331,100$74,519$81,761$64,9351$81,761$74,519$59,855
2022$1,311,429$61,591$81,926$64,8761$81,926$61,591$60,208
2021$1,330,162$59,435$74,527$58,1771—$45,685$64,876

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Davidson Estate Account reported a distributable amount of $72K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Davidson Estate Account is led by Jack Jones, Chairman on every filing since 2022; none of the 12 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • Jack Jones

    Chairman

    On filings since 2022

    No compensation reported

  • Bonnie L Szramowski

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

  • David W Morgans

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

  • Glenn D Miller II

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

  • John G Kovac

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

  • John W Hisiro

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

  • Joseph G Whitaker

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

  • Miklos G Sarkozi

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

  • Richard F Kucera

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

  • Nico Salera

    Trustee

    On filings since 2022

    No compensation reported

  • Austin R Shifrin

    Vice Chairman

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

  • Melissa Workinger

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2022

    No compensation reported

Former officers (14)
  • Former: Donald M Murphy (2021) — Trustee
  • Former: James A West Jr. (2021) — Trustee
  • Former: John A Habel Jr. (2021) — Trustee
  • Former: John W Jones (2021) — Trustee
  • Former: Melissa Veneziano (2021) — Treasurer
  • Former: Nicholas Salera (2021) — Trustee
  • Former: Paul J Roup (2021) — Trustee
  • Former: Raymond T Dietz (2021) — Trustee
  • Former: Robert B Malwitz (2021) — Trustee
  • Former: Robert E Holderbaum (2021) — Trustee
  • Former: Robert M Polander (2021) — Chairman
  • Former: Roberta M Miller (2021) — Trustee
  • Former: S Timothy Warco (2021) — Trustee
  • Former: Vickie L Pfalzgraf (2021) — Trustee

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Davidson Estate Account

How much does Davidson Estate Account give each year?

Davidson Estate Account gave $66K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $63K across 1 grant.

How large is Davidson Estate Account?

Davidson Estate Account reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $83K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $72K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What is Davidson Estate Account?

Davidson Estate Account is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Pittsburgh, PA. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2026.

Where does Davidson Estate Account operate?

Davidson Estate Account has awarded grants in Massachusetts.

What is Davidson Estate Account's EIN?

Davidson Estate Account's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-7053564. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.

Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

(7)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 17, 2026)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 27, 2021)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 29, 2022)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 26, 2023)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 1, 2024)
  6. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 4, 2025)
  7. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

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