Davmarn Foundation
Davmarn Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. In 2024, it reported making 47 grants totaling $1,285,350.
Davmarn Foundation at a glance
In short: Davmarn Foundation gave $1.3M across 47 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in California. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,285,350
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 47
- -2.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $27,348
- +36.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,515
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (19 of 47, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Davmarn Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6222 Wilshire Blvd Suite 400, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Phone: (323) 933-9306
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Davmarn Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Yeshiva University of New York ($405K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 104 grants of 121 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 54% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 45% to New York, and 1% to Washington, DC. The foundation is based in Los Angeles, California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Davmarn Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 19 of 47 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $40K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $518K (2022) to $1.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 47 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yeshiva University of New York New York, NY | General Use | $405,000 |
| West Coast Kollel Los Angeles, CA | General Use | $150,000 |
| Yula High School Los Angeles, CA | General Use | $101,000 |
| University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | General Use | $86,500 |
| New York University New York, NY | General Use | $75,000 |
| The Jewish Federation of Greater LA Los Angeles, CA | General Use | $75,000 |
| Museum of Tolerance Los Angeles, CA | General Use | $50,000 |
| Gindi Maimonides Academy Los Angeles, CA | General Use | $27,500 |
| Belev Echad Inc New York, NY | General Use | $25,000 |
| Maor Academy LA Inc Los Angeles, CA | General Use | $25,000 |
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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 | $-4,839 | $1,096,742 | $1,288,430 | $1,285,350 | 47 | $1,286,800 | $5,292 | $9,414 |
| 2023 | $186,638 | $958,090 | $965,530 | $964,130 | 48 | $964,130 | $8,090 | $13,849 |
| 2022 | $194,078 | $711,950 | $517,872 | $517,823 | 26 | $517,823 | $950 | $3,599 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Davmarn Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2024 — 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 grant record includes educational institutions such as YULA High School, whose stated mission is to prepare students to engage contemporary society as Orthodox Jews while studying Jewish and secular subjects. Maor Academy LA describes itself as a Los Angeles learning center providing special education for children with particular learning, physical, emotional, or behavioral needs.
Other supported organizations describe work in areas including medical care and research. Bikur Cholim says it organizes and subsidizes medical treatment and related support for patients and families. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital states that its mission is to advance cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 47 grants totaling $1,285,350. Grants ranged from $50 to $405,000, with a median grant of $9,515. The largest reported grants included:
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Nagel and Marnie Nagel as directors.
Davmarn Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Nagel
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Marnie Nagel
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Davmarn Foundation
How much does Davmarn Foundation give each year?
Davmarn Foundation gave $1.3M across 47 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $964K across 48 grants.
What is Davmarn Foundation's typical grant size?
Davmarn Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $9,515, and its average grant was $27,348, across 47 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Davmarn Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does Davmarn Foundation give grants?
Davmarn Foundation gives mostly in California: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (45%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (23 grants), New York, NY (9 grants), Beverly Hills, CA (3 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (3 grants).
Does Davmarn Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Davmarn Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (47 of 47) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Davmarn Foundation's largest grantees?
Davmarn Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Yeshiva University of New York ($405,000), West Coast Kollel ($150,000) and Yula High School ($101,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Davmarn Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grant record includes educational institutions such as YULA High School, whose stated mission is to prepare students to engage contemporary society as Orthodox Jews while studying Jewish and secular subjects. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Davmarn Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 Davmarn Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Davmarn Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Davmarn Foundation's EIN?
Davmarn Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2351340. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Davmarn 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.
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Grantable. (2026). Davmarn Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 1, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/davmarn-foundation-morg_f074a243a487464d97fc9d795137a109
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