Dorothy and William Davila Foundation
The Dorothy and William Davila Foundation is a private foundation based in Placentia, California. It reported 22 grants totaling $70,000 in 2023, supporting organizations with charitable, educational, and medical or research purposes.
Dorothy and William Davila Foundation at a glance
In short: Dorothy and William Davila Foundation gave $70K across 22 grants in 2023 (avg $3K), mostly in California. 14% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $70,000
- +7.7% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 22
- +10.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $3,182
- -2.1% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $1,145,666
- -7.3% vs 2022
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (3 of 22, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (74% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Dorothy and William Davila Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2022 IRS filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 503 West Palm Drive, Placentia, CA 92870-2421
Phone: (714) 572-9787
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dorothy and William Davila Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was USC Arcadia Hospital Foundation ($25K). Together the top 10 received $58K.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 79 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 74% of grant dollars went to recipients in California. Other reported shares were Maryland (7%), Minnesota (7%), Arizona (4%), and Hawaii (3%). The foundation also reported a $2,000 grant to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Dorothy and William Davila Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 3 of 22 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 86% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 40% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2020) to $70K (2023). In 2023 it made 22 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| USC Arcadia Hospital Foundation Arcadia, CA | General Charitable | $25,000 |
| Alzheimer's Greater Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | General Charitable | $5,000 |
| Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA | Educational | $5,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | Research and Medical | $5,000 |
| Doheny Eye Institute Los Angeles, CA | Research and Medical | $4,000 |
| Homeboy Industries Los Angeles, CA | General Charitable | $4,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders Hagerstown, MD | Research and Medical | $3,000 |
| Phoenix Children's Hospital Foundation Phoenix, AZ | Research and Medical | $3,000 |
| City of Hope Duarte, CA | General Charitable | $2,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Bethesda, MD | Research and Medical | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,145,666 | $1,811 | $92,581 | $70,000 | 22 | $70,266 | $18,587 | $62,533 |
| 2022 | $1,236,436 | $322,340 | $90,382 | $65,000 | 20 | $69,551 | $297,686 | $65,890 |
| 2021 | $1,004,478 | $171,652 | $75,218 | $52,000 | 17 | — | $146,093 | $66,395 |
| 2020 | $908,044 | $98,549 | $69,558 | $50,000 | 20 | — | $77,896 | $57,505 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dorothy and William Davila Foundation reported a distributable amount of $63K for 2023 — 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 in the available information. Its 2023 grants included organizations working in health and medical research, education, and community services. For example, Mayo Clinic describes its mission as providing patient care, education, and research to contribute to health and well-being. Homeboy Industries says it provides hope, training, and support to formerly incarcerated and formerly gang-involved people. Loyola Marymount University received a grant designated for educational purposes.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $70,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $25,000, with a median of $1,500. Among its largest reported grants were $25,000 to USC Arcadia Hospital Foundation for general charitable purposes; $5,000 each to Alzheimer’s Greater Los Angeles for general charitable purposes, Loyola Marymount University for educational purposes, and Mayo Clinic for research and medical purposes; and $4,000 each to Doheny Eye Institute for research and medical purposes and Homeboy Industries for general charitable purposes.
Other reported grants included $3,000 to Doctors Without Borders and $3,000 to Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation, both for research and medical purposes, and $2,000 to City of Hope for general charitable purposes. Alzheimer’s Greater Los Angeles describes its work as supporting local families affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias through services, advocacy, and support for local research. Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation says it raises funds to support pediatric medicine and care for children and families.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Dorothy M. Davila as president; Deborah D. McGuire as vice president and secretary; Therese K. Poitevin as CFO; and Alyssa J. Maurice, Alexandra M. Kownacki, Sarah Franklin, and Danielle Davila as directors.
Dorothy and William Davila Foundation is led by Dorothy M. Davila, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Dorothy M. Davila
President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexandra M. Kownacki
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alyssa J. Maurice
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Davila
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Franklin
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah D. McGuire
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Therese K. Poitevin
CFO
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Dorothy and William Davila Foundation
How much does Dorothy and William Davila Foundation give each year?
Dorothy and William Davila Foundation gave $70K across 22 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $65K across 20 grants.
What is Dorothy and William Davila Foundation's typical grant size?
Dorothy and William Davila Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $1,500, and its average grant was $3,182, across 22 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dorothy and William Davila Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Dorothy and William Davila Foundation give grants?
Dorothy and William Davila Foundation gives mostly in California: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (7%) and Minnesota (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (7 grants).
Does Dorothy and William Davila Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of Dorothy and William Davila Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Research and Medical" (7 grants) and "Educational" (4 grants).
Who are Dorothy and William Davila Foundation's largest grantees?
Dorothy and William Davila Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include USC Arcadia Hospital Foundation ($25,000), Alzheimer's Greater Los Angeles ($5,000) and Loyola Marymount University ($5,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Dorothy and William Davila Foundation?
Dorothy and William Davila Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $70K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $63K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dorothy and William Davila Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided in the available information. Its 2023 grants included organizations working in health and medical research, education, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dorothy and William Davila Foundation?
The foundation stated on its 2022 IRS filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dorothy and William Davila Foundation's EIN?
Dorothy and William Davila Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4337086. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Dorothy and William Davila 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 2020–2023
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