Davis-Wendell Foundation
The Davis-Wendell Foundation is a private foundation based in Liberty Township, Ohio. Its 2022 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Davis-Wendell Foundation at a glance
In short: Davis-Wendell Foundation gave $46K across 16 grants in 2022 (avg $3K), mostly in Ohio. 50% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $45,674
- +660.1% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 16
- -33.3% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $2,855
- +1040.1% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $195
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (8 of 16, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (75% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Davis-Wendell Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2022 final filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. This policy is from the final filing and should not be treated as current application guidance.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8289 Sweet Briar Court, Liberty Township, OH 45044
Phone: (513) 779-2669
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Davis-Wendell Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Northern Cincinnati Foundation ($32K). Together the top 10 received $45K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 60 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2022 grant dollars were reported as 75% to recipients in Ohio and 24% to recipients in Louisiana. The filing also lists shares of 0% for recipients in Washington, D.C., Oregon, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Davis-Wendell Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 8 of 16 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $330. How we count
Medians: $150 first-time, $195 repeat.
- 44% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $46K (2022). In 2022 it made 16 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Cincinnati Foundation West Chester, OH | General Support | $32,484 |
| Gigis Playhouse Metairie, LA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Hagar's House New Orleans, LA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Paws-Progressive Animal Welfare Monroe, OH | General Support | $1,000 |
| Culture Aid Nola New Orleans, LA | General Support | $750 |
| All Paws Matter Franklin, OH | General Support | $200 |
| Joseph's Legacy Middletown, OH | General Support | $200 |
| High Desert Food & Farm Alliance Bend, OR | General Support | $200 |
| International Rescue Committee New York, NY | General Support | $190 |
| Holocaust Museum Washington, DC | General Support | $100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $381 | $45,914 | $45,674 | 16 | $45,791 | $264 | $1,277 |
| 2021 | $49,780 | $1,642 | $6,478 | $6,009 | 24 | $6,289 | $445 | $2,555 |
| 2020 | $54,226 | $-1,357 | $6,495 | $5,933 | 20 | — | $535 | $2,661 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Davis-Wendell Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included general support for organizations whose own missions include encouraging philanthropy in Northern Cincinnati, reducing the number of homeless pets, and providing aid to underserved members of New Orleans’ hospitality and culture community. Other recipients included organizations working to support Central Oregon’s food and farm network and people affected by humanitarian crises.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $45,674. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $32,484, with a median grant of $195.
The largest reported grant was $32,484 to the Northern Cincinnati Foundation, whose mission is “transforming generosity into impact by encouraging, supporting, and facilitating philanthropy to create more vibrant communities in Northern Cincinnati.” Other notable grants included $5,000 each to GiGi’s Playhouse and Hagar’s House, and $1,000 to Progressive Animal Welfare Society, whose mission is to reduce the number of homeless pets through adoption, spay/neuter, and responsible pet ownership. Culture Aid NOLA received $750; its mission is to provide accessible aid and resources to underserved members of New Orleans’ hospitality and culture community.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Martha J. Davis, Deborah A. Wendell, and Jeffrey Wendell as trustees.
Davis-Wendell Foundation's 2022 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Deborah A. Wendell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Wendell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Martha J. Davis
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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-Wendell Foundation
How much does Davis-Wendell Foundation give each year?
Davis-Wendell Foundation gave $46K across 16 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $6K across 24 grants.
What is Davis-Wendell Foundation's typical grant size?
Davis-Wendell Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $195, and its average grant was $2,855, across 16 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Davis-Wendell Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Davis-Wendell Foundation give grants?
Davis-Wendell Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Louisiana (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (3 grants), New Orleans, LA (2 grants), Metairie, LA (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Davis-Wendell Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Davis-Wendell Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Davis-Wendell Foundation's largest grantees?
Davis-Wendell Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Northern Cincinnati Foundation ($32,484), Gigis Playhouse ($5,000) and Hagar's House ($5,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does Davis-Wendell Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Davis-Wendell Foundation?
The foundation stated on its 2022 final filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Davis-Wendell Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Davis-Wendell Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Davis-Wendell Foundation's EIN?
Davis-Wendell Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-6012814. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does Davis-Wendell Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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