Davis Family Charitable Foundation
The Davis Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts, established in 2006. The foundation operates as a family foundation committed to supporting social sector organizations that address critical community needs and advance equity and opportunity.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$37.4M
+5.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.2M
-3.9% YoY
Grant Count
56
+33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$40K
-27.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Led by a deep dedication to Jewish values, the Davis Family Charitable Foundation is committed to:
- Unlocking the potential of young people
- Expanding family access to resources and services
- Investing in the wellbeing of local and global communities
- Conserving and restoring natural habitats for future generations
The foundation's work is informed by Jewish values including loving one's neighbors as oneself, engaging in acts of compassion, justice and righteousness, and commitment to repair of the world (Tikkun Olam). Core values include kindness, compassion, community, responsibility, and inclusivity.
Primary funding areas include:
- Education and skill-building
- Housing and equitable access to housing
- Health care and equitable health care access
- Nutrition and food security
- Support services for families and individuals
- Environmental conservation and climate change mitigation
- Youth development and talent nurturing
Grantmaking
The foundation partners with high-impact social sector organizations to support their work. Since 2006, the Davis Family Charitable Foundation has invested close to $20 million in communities and social sector organizations.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports initiatives across multiple U.S. locations, with primary focus in:
- Massachusetts (including Boston, Cambridge, and Newton)
- New York
- New Hampshire
- Illinois
- California
- Washington, D.C.
- Maryland
- Connecticut
- Pennsylvania
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $35,577,436
- Total revenues: $4,995,647
- Total expenses: $3,603,877
- Number of employees: 2
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $37,363,067
- Total giving: $2,240,106
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $37,363,067 | $35,577,436 | $34,185,666 |
| Revenue | $5,075,681 | $4,995,647 | $-324,064 |
| Expenses | $3,290,050 | $3,603,877 | $4,126,123 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,643,002 | $2,793,772 | $2,961,067 |
| Net Investment Income | $4,434,035 | $3,143,196 | — |
| Distributable Amount | $2,588,691 | $2,303,711 | $2,343,428 |
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
205 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Molly Davis MacLeod – Trustee and Executive Director/Trustee and Program Officer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JONATHAN G DAVIS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARGOT T DAVIS | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| MOLLY DAVIS MACLEOD | TRUSTEE/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $88,964 |
| STEPHEN T DAVIS | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
Contact Information
- Website: davisfamilycf.org
- Phone: 617-826-6675
- Address: 125 High Street, Floor 21, Boston, MA 02110-2704
Subject 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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