Davis Family Foundation
The Davis Family Foundation is a public charity based in Yarmouth, Maine. Established by Phyllis C. Davis and H. Halsey Davis, it supports educational, medical, and cultural/arts organizations, primarily in Maine. Its grantmaking began in 1986.
Davis Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Davis Family Foundation gave $3.2M across 92 grants in 2024 (avg $35K), mostly in Maine. 70% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,236,907
- +66.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 92
- +15.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $35,184
- +44.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $100,467,900
- +12.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 70% first-time grantees (64 of 92, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Maine (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Davis Family Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 30 Forest Falls Dr Ste 5, Yarmouth, ME 04096
Phone: (207) 846-9132
Website: https://davisfoundations.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Davis Family Foundation
Who Davis Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sweetser ($400K). Together the top 10 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
443 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 377 grants of 443 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website prioritizes an individual recipient first, followed by other parts of Maine. New England projects are a lower priority and must impact Maine learners; projects outside New England must have their entire impact on Maine learners. In 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maine and 8% to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 92 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Davis Family Foundation open to new grantees?
70%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 64 of 92 grantees (70%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $59K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $22K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $1.8M (2020) to $3.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 92 grants totaling $3.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sweetser Saco, ME | PATHS (Prevention, Assessment, Treatment form Healthy Students) | $400,000 |
| Northeastern University Boston, MA | MaineSeq: Bridging Education, Partnerships, and Translation with Omics | $252,188 |
| University of Maine System Inc Orono, ME | University of Maine at Presque Isle: $75,060 - Increasing Student Access to Modern Clinical Instrumentation in the Medical Laboratory Technology Program. University of Maine at Fort Kent: $95,000 - Recovery High School Residential Hall Renovations | $170,060 |
| Great Schools Partnership Inc Portland, ME | Boosting Student Learning & Educator Opportunity: A Maine Opportunity Culture Network | $161,756 |
| Woodfords Family Services Westbrook, ME | Woodfords' Central Maine Community Service Hub Renovation | $150,000 |
| Lifeflight Foundation Augusta, ME | LifeFlight of Maine: Enhancing Access to Critical Care through Avionic Technology | $150,000 |
| Maine College of Art & Design Portland, ME | Maine College of Art & Design Animation & Game Art Expansion Phase I | $100,000 |
| STEM Coliseum and Learning Center Falmouth, ME | Expansion of STEM-Mechatronics Professional Educator Development and Youth Experiential Curriculum with Dedicated Collaborative Workspace | $100,000 |
| American Red Cross of Northern New England Portland, ME | Sleeves Up, Hearts Open, All In: Modernizing Red Cross Service Delivery in Maine | $100,000 |
| Olympia Snowe Women's Leadership Institute Portland, ME | Complementing the Olympia Snowe Women's Leadership Institute's My Values, My Voice, and My Vision Program | $75,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $100,467,900 | $3,692,698 | $3,710,386 | $3,236,907 | 92 | $3,393,355 |
| 2023 | $89,607,909 | $3,243,299 | $2,432,775 | $1,948,355 | 80 | $3,234,681 |
| 2022 | $76,848,033 | $2,395,241 | $3,343,927 | $2,886,789 | 94 | $2,390,241 |
| 2021 | $94,934,752 | $3,904,982 | $2,930,277 | $2,435,861 | 96 | $3,879,146 |
| 2020 | $82,977,016 | $4,463,881 | $2,251,974 | $1,796,490 | 81 | $4,456,780 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The mission stated on the foundation’s 2024 filing is to provide grants to colleges, universities, and other educational institutions; hospitals and other health organizations focused on increasing the effectiveness or decreasing the cost of medical care; and organizations whose customary and primary activity is to promote music, theater, drama, history, literature, the arts, or similar cultural activities.
The foundation’s website identifies education, health, and cultural/arts as its giving areas. It encourages eligible organizations to apply within the category that reflects their primary purpose. For education organizations beyond colleges, universities, and other accredited institutions, the website describes criteria including working directly with schools, using certified teachers or teacher-approved programming, having a curriculum tied to Maine standards, or offering credit or certification. For other health organizations, it specifies licensed clinicians and a primary purpose of increasing the effectiveness of medical care in Maine.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate this range. Sweetser describes itself as a behavioral health nonprofit providing treatment, recovery, and educational services. Great Schools Partnership says it develops and advocates for educational policies, school leadership, instructional practices, and student-centered learning. Maine College of Art & Design describes its mission as providing education in fine arts.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 92 grants totaling $3,236,907. Grant amounts ranged from $6,000 to $400,000, with a median of $20,000.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $400,000 to Sweetser for PATHS (Prevention, Assessment, Treatment for Healthy Students); $252,188 to Northeastern University for MaineSeq; $170,060 to the University of Maine System for projects at the University of Maine at Presque Isle and the University of Maine at Fort Kent; and $161,756 to Great Schools Partnership for a Maine Opportunity Culture Network. Other notable awards included $150,000 each to Woodfords Family Services for a community service hub renovation and LifeFlight Foundation for aviation technology, and $100,000 each to Maine College of Art & Design, STEM Coliseum and Learning Center, and the American Red Cross of Northern New England.
The foundation’s website says applicants should first confirm organizational eligibility and then apply in the category that represents their organization’s primary purpose. It states that eligible organizations must be tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations classified as 509(a)(1) or (2); organizations classified as 509(a)(3) are not eligible. Fiscal sponsorships require additional information, and applicants are asked to contact the foundation team early about that process. The foundation does not fund individuals, religious programs, fellowships, loans, or annual giving campaigns. It also says repetitive or similar requests from the same organization are less likely to receive funding, particularly when submitted every two years.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Rebekah A. Bucci as chair. Trustees listed are Samuel M. DiCapua, Edward L. Dilworth III, Al Noyes, Anne B. Pringle, Amanda V. Rand, David J. Bucci, and Colleen Bucci Liddy. Yvonne B. Mumme is listed as Chief Finance and Administrative Officer.
Davis Family Foundation is led by Rebekah A Bucci, Chair on every filing since 2020; 6 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rebekah A Bucci
Chair
On filings since 2020
3.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Al Noyes
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Anne B Pringle
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Edward L Dilworth III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Samuel M DiCapua
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Amanda V Rand
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
$6K (2024)
Colleen Bucci Liddy
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David J Bucci
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yvonne B Mumme
Chief Finance & Administrative Officer
On filings since 2020
15.3 hrs/week
$48K (2020) → $57K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Michael R Currie (2020–2023) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $57K, to Yvonne B Mumme (Chief Finance and Administrative Officer). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Davis Family Foundation
How much does Davis Family Foundation give each year?
Davis Family Foundation gave $3.2M across 92 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.9M across 80 grants.
What is Davis Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Davis Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $35,184, across 92 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Davis Family Foundation that year got $25K on average.
Where does Davis Family Foundation give grants?
Davis Family Foundation gives mostly in Maine: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, ME (15 grants), Bangor, ME (6 grants), Augusta, ME (5 grants) and Rockland, ME (3 grants).
Does Davis Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 92 grants with a stated purpose on Davis Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Davis Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Davis Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Sweetser ($400,000), Northeastern University ($252,188) and University of Maine System Inc ($170,060), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Davis Family Foundation?
Davis Family Foundation reported $100.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.7M.
What does Davis Family Foundation fund?
The mission stated on the foundation’s 2024 filing is to provide grants to colleges, universities, and other educational institutions; hospitals and other health organizations focused on increasing the effectiveness or decreasing the cost of medical care; and organizations whose customary and primary activity is to promote music, theater, drama, history, literature, the arts, or similar cultural activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Davis Family Foundation?
Davis Family Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check davisfoundations.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Davis Family Foundation's EIN?
Davis Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0390443. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 29, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Davis Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Davis Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/davis-family-foundation-morg_fc3741609a474f759198590ecb70c88d
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