Davis Ladybug Foundation
Davis Ladybug Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Albuquerque, NM. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $667K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $8K.
Davis Ladybug Foundation at a glance
In short: Davis Ladybug Foundation gave $20K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in New Mexico. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,300
- -45.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,060
- -56.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $666,798
- +15.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Davis Ladybug Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New Mexico Museum of Natural History Fdn ($10K). Together the top 5 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 26 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Davis Ladybug Foundation gives
- Giving fell 29% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 68% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2020) to $42K (2022). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico Museum of Natural History Fdn Albuquerque, NM | General Support | $10,000 |
| Parker Center for Family Business Corrales, NM | General Support | $3,800 |
| Friends of Roswell Animals Roswell, NM | General Support | $2,500 |
| Keshet Dance Company Albuquerque, NM | General Support | $2,500 |
| Roadrunner Food Bank Albuquerque, NM | General Support | $1,500 |
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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 | $666,798 | $108,994 | $21,322 | $20,300 | 5 | $20,811 | $8,483 | $30,526 |
| 2023 | $579,126 | $100,018 | $38,968 | $37,125 | 4 | $38,968 | $18 | $25,895 |
| 2022 | $518,076 | $100,000 | $43,192 | $41,565 | 8 | $43,192 | — | $23,792 |
| 2021 | $461,268 | $100,000 | $30,205 | $28,500 | 4 | $30,205 | — | $19,865 |
| 2020 | $391,473 | $100,000 | $17,482 | $14,208 | 5 | — | — | $15,402 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Davis Ladybug Foundation reported a distributable amount of $31K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Davis Ladybug Foundation is led by David Davis MD, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Davis MD
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Dahrling
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Davis
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Davis Ladybug Foundation
How much does Davis Ladybug Foundation give each year?
Davis Ladybug Foundation gave $20K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $37K across 4 grants.
What is Davis Ladybug Foundation's typical grant size?
Davis Ladybug Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $4,060, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Davis Ladybug Foundation give grants?
Davis Ladybug Foundation gives mostly in New Mexico: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Albuquerque, NM (3 grants).
Does Davis Ladybug Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Davis Ladybug Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Davis Ladybug Foundation's largest grantees?
Davis Ladybug Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include New Mexico Museum of Natural History Fdn ($10,000), Parker Center for Family Business ($3,800) and Friends of Roswell Animals ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Davis Ladybug Foundation?
Davis Ladybug Foundation reported $667K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $21K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (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 is Davis Ladybug Foundation?
Davis Ladybug Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Albuquerque, NM. It holds $667K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Davis Ladybug Foundation's EIN?
Davis Ladybug Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4808547. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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