Davidson Family Foundation Inc
Davidson Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Key Largo, Florida. It makes charitable grants to preselected organizations; its 2024 filing says it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Davidson Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Davidson Family Foundation Inc gave $391K across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), top state Florida. 44% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $390,890
- +27.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- +3.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,477
- +23.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $9,598,708
- +3.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (12 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (43% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Davidson Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7 Sunrise Cay Drive, Key Largo, FL 33037
Phone: (305) 367-3416
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Davidson Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Healthnetwork Foundation ($125K). Together the top 10 received $356K.
Grant Size Distribution
92 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 88 grants of 92 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Florida recipients received 43% of grant dollars and Ohio recipients received 32%. Tennessee received 3% and North Dakota 1%; 19% of grant dollars are assigned to an unspecified state. Grants included support for organizations in Florida and Ohio, as well as recipients in Tennessee and North Dakota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Davidson Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 27 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 48% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 380% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 85% 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 (2020–2024). 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 $82K (2021) to $391K (2024). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $391K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Healthnetwork Foundation Cleveland, OH | Charitable Contribution | $125,000 |
| Long Point Region Conservation Authority | Charitable Contribution | $50,000 |
| Ocean Reef Community Foundation Key Largo, FL | Charitable Contribution | $49,000 |
| Bonefish & Tarpon Trust Coral Gables, FL | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| Everglades Foundation Palmetto Bay, FL | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| Marine Preservation Society Key West, FL | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| Baptist Health Foundation Jacksonville, FL | Charitable Contribution | $21,125 |
| Backus Decoy Museum | Charitable Contribution | $16,093 |
| Ducks Unlimited Memphis, TN | Charitable Contribution | $10,174 |
| Ocean Reef Cultural Center Key Largo, FL | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,598,708 | $1,042,915 | $593,239 | $390,890 | 27 | $390,890 | $847,709 | $462,523 |
| 2023 | $9,313,425 | $690,893 | $477,549 | $305,902 | 26 | $305,902 | $469,994 | $448,651 |
| 2022 | $8,607,378 | $653,018 | $401,270 | $181,268 | 17 | $181,268 | $245,727 | $498,891 |
| 2021 | $8,362,454 | $6,624,673 | $128,272 | $81,500 | 12 | $81,500 | $5,960,938 | $48,207 |
| 2020 | $1,866,053 | $249,870 | $156,534 | $101,860 | 10 | — | $70,969 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Davidson Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $463K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in healthcare, conservation, community philanthropy and cultural programming, among other charitable purposes. For example, Healthnetwork Foundation describes its mission as connecting members with leading healthcare providers and supporting hospital-based education and research. Bonefish & Tarpon Trust says it works to conserve and restore fisheries and habitats through research, stewardship, education and advocacy. Ocean Reef Cultural Center says it provides educational programs, entertainment and civic activities for Ocean Reef residents.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 27 grants totaling $390,890. Grant amounts ranged from $90 to $125,000, with a median of $5,000. Its largest grants included $125,000 to Healthnetwork Foundation, $50,000 to Long Point Region Conservation Authority, $49,000 to Ocean Reef Community Foundation and $25,000 each to Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, Everglades Foundation and Marine Preservation Society.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Thomas N Davidson Sr, Thomas N Davidson Jr, John C Davidson, James R Davidson and Sally A Davidson as directors, and Jennifer Davidson as secretary.
Davidson Family Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James R. Davidson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John C. Davidson
Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sally A. Davidson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas N. Davidson Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas N. Davidson Sr.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Davidson
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jennifer Kellner (2020) — Secretary
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.
Frequently asked questions about Davidson Family Foundation Inc
How much does Davidson Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Davidson Family Foundation Inc gave $391K across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $306K across 26 grants.
What is Davidson Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Davidson Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $14,477, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Davidson Family Foundation Inc that year got $15K on average.
Where does Davidson Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Davidson Family Foundation Inc's top state is Florida, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Ohio (32%). The most frequent recipient cities were Key Largo, FL (3 grants) and Memphis, TN (2 grants).
Who are Davidson Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Davidson Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Healthnetwork Foundation ($125,000), Long Point Region Conservation Authority ($50,000) and Ocean Reef Community Foundation ($49,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Davidson Family Foundation Inc?
Davidson Family Foundation Inc reported $9.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $391K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $463K (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 Davidson Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in healthcare, conservation, community philanthropy and cultural programming, among other charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Davidson Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Davidson Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Davidson Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3750142. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Davidson Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Davidson Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/davidson-family-foundation-inc-morg_728ee93ea855401b990d78b096846705
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