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
No grants recorded for .
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
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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