The Davis Conservation Foundation is a public charitable foundation based in Yarmouth, Maine (30 Forest Falls Drive, Suite 5). Established in 1989 by Mr. and Mrs. H. Halsey Davis of Falmouth, Maine, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a supporting organization status under the Appalachian Mountain Club. The foundation also maintains relationships with the Island Institute, Falmouth Conservation Trust, Maine Audubon Society, and Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$40.3M
+12.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.5M
+44.9% YoY
Grant Count
62
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
+44.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to support the wise utilization, protection and advancement of the physical environment and the different natural forms of life that inhabit it, including wildlife, sea life and mankind as they are impacted by the environment.
Primary funding areas include:
- Wildlife and wildlife habitat protection
- Environmental protection
- Outdoor recreation
- Projects that strengthen volunteer activity and community outreach in conservation-related categories
Grantmaking
Review Cycle
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's highest geographic priority is Northern New England, particularly projects involving the Northern Forest and the Gulf of Maine. Grants are made infrequently in Southern New England. Primary focus states include Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $40,317,811
- Total Revenue: $3,357,646
- Total Expenses: $1,776,059
- Total Liabilities: $69,800
- Net Income: $1
Tax-Exempt Status: Since February 1989
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $40,317,811 | $35,733,405 | $30,564,237 |
| Revenue | $3,357,646 | $1,632,636 | $1,566,401 |
| Expenses | $1,776,059 | $1,326,525 | $1,225,514 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,098,516 | $1,632,636 | $1,566,401 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Davis Conservation Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Maine Coast Heritage Trust ($181,000), Manomet Inc ($151,275), Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests ($76,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Audubon Society Falmouth, ME | New Training Curriculum for Maine's CoastWise Program to Reconnect Tidal Systems - $19,249. General Support $1,000. | $20,249 |
| Maine Lakes Society Yarmouth, ME | Helping Homeowners Restore and Enhance Climate-Resilient Natural Shoreline Buffers | $18,500 |
| Scarborough Land Conservation Trust Scarborough, ME | Silver Brook Preserve | $30,000 |
| Hirundo Wildlife Trust Old Town, ME | Capacity Expansion Through Volunteerism Project | $7,000 |
| Falmouth Conservation Trust Falmouth, ME | Increasing Climate Resilience on Blackstrap Hill Trails - $20,000. General support - $1,000. | $21,000 |
| Laudholm Trust Wells, ME | Enhancing Maine's Marine Invader Monitoring and Information Collaborative (MIMIC) | $7,500 |
| Viles Arboretum Augusta, ME | Viles Arboretum Conservation and Climate Change Educator Program | $25,000 |
| Friends of Wilson Lake Wilton, ME | Volunteer Watershed Survey | $7,000 |
| Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens Inc Boothbay, ME | The CMBG Seed Bank: Conserving Seeds of Maine Plant Species Most Vulnerable to Climate Change | $15,000 |
| Maine Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program dba Lake Stewards of Maine Auburn, ME | Safeguarding Maine's Lakes: Resilient Strategies for a Changing Climate | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Principal Officer: Yvonne Mumme
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yvonne B Mumme | Chief Finance and Administrative Officer | 4.8 | $20,041 |
| Thomas M Armstrong Jr | Trustee | 1 | $3,000 |
| Thomas S Deans | Trustee | 1 | $3,000 |
| Jameson French | Trustee | 1 | $3,000 |
| Anne C J Hayden | Trustee | 1 | $3,000 |
| David J Bucci | Chairman | 1.2 | — |
| Rebekah A Bucci | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Erin B Ambrose | Trustee | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation maintains an active grant program with applications accepted on a rolling basis. The organization demonstrates strong financial health with a program expense ratio of 87.20%, indicating effective allocation of funds toward its mission. The foundation has implemented policies including conflict of interest and whistleblower protections and maintains a fully independent board.
Davis Conservation Foundation Grant Program \u2013 US - fundsforNGOsSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Davis Conservation Foundation fund?
The foundation's mission is to support the wise utilization, protection and advancement of the physical environment and the different natural forms of life that inhabit it, including wildlife, sea life and mankind as they are impacted by the environment. Primary funding areas include: • Wildlife and wildlife habitat protection • Environmental protection • Outdoor recreation • Projects that strengthen volunteer activity and community outreach in conservation-related categories
How do I apply for a grant from Davis Conservation Foundation?
**Grant Characteristics:** • Typical award range: $5,200–$181,000 • Does not make grants to individuals • Does not support annual giving campaigns, deficit reduction, scholarships, fellowships, loans, or travel • Generally does not make multiple-year gifts • Organizations that receive a grant are discouraged from submitting subsequent requests within 24 months of the deadline date • Declined applicants should not resubmit for the same project within 12 months of the deadline date **Eligibility …
Where does Davis Conservation Foundation make grants?
The foundation's highest geographic priority is Northern New England, particularly projects involving the Northern Forest and the Gulf of Maine. Grants are made infrequently in Southern New England. Primary focus states include Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont.
What size grants does Davis Conservation Foundation award?
In 2024, Davis Conservation Foundation awarded 62 grants totaling $1.5M — an average of about $24K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Davis Conservation Foundation's EIN?
Davis Conservation Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2976811. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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