Dwight and Linda Davis Foundation

WAUSAU, WI EIN: 26-3604136

The Dwight and Linda Davis Foundation is a private foundation located in Wausau, Wisconsin. Established in 2009, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with tax-exempt status granted in June 2009. The foundation is supported by Dwight E and Linda Davis.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$116.7M

+16.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$3.3M

+8.0% YoY

Grant Count

-6.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$82K

+15.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dwight and Linda Davis Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5.7M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Grantmaking

The foundation is an active grantmaker with a demonstrated commitment to community investment. In 2023, the foundation made 40 grants totaling $3,100,267.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's grantmaking activity is concentrated in Wisconsin, with documented grants to organizations in the Wausau area and Door County region.

Grant Distribution by State

Wisconsin $10.8M (98%)

Florida $125K (1%)

Minnesota $100K (1%)

Utah $30K (0%)

District of Columbia $10K (0%)

States

District of Columbia Florida Minnesota Utah Wisconsin

Cities

Chippewa FallsCross PlainsDelafieldEau ClaireEgg HarborFish CreekHancockKronenwetterLehiMadisonMarathonMenomonieMilwaukeeMinneapolisMosineeNaplesPrairie Du ChienSchofieldSister BayStevens Point

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2023:

Total Assets: $99,851,564
Total Revenues: $22,014,564
Total Expenses: $4,154,244
Total Liabilities: $0

Revenue Composition (2023):

Grants and contributions: $19,800,000
Investment income and dividends: $1,876,788

The foundation experienced significant revenue growth in 2023, with grants and contributions increasing 96.7% compared to 2022 ($10,064,421).

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$116,652,566	$99,851,564	$86,810,267
Revenue	$22,528,087	$22,014,564	$11,546,513
Expenses	$5,069,437	$4,154,244	$3,599,537
Qualifying Distributions	$4,585,500	$3,794,832	$2,901,496
Net Investment Income	$2,136,489	$1,872,799	$1,157,802
Distributable Amount	$5,654,799	$4,200,642	$3,852,849

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

181 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Monk Botanical Gardens ($1,000,000), Woodson Ymca Foundation ($900,000), Woodson Ymca ($359,894).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ASSUMPTION HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION INC WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI	EMPLOYEE GRANT	$2,500
BADGER INSTITUTE INC MILWAUKEE, WI	OPERATIONS	$5,000
BADGER INSTITUTE INC MILWAUKEE, WI	PROJECT TO VASTLY GROW REACH	$50,000
BIRCH CREEK MUSIC PERFORMANCE CENTER EGG HARBOR, WI	OPERATIONS	$3,000
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE WAUSAU AREA INC WAUSAU, WI	OPERATIONS	$5,000
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE WAUSAU AREA INC WAUSAU, WI	BUILD FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH IMPROVED FUNDRAISING AND MARKETING	$50,600
BRIDGE STREET MISSION WAUSAU, WI	NEW BUILDING & RENOVATION	$250,000
BRIDGE STREET MISSION WAUSAU, WI	EMPLOYEE GRANT	$5,000
CASA OF MARATHON COUNTY WAUSAU, WI	INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT GRANT	$15,000
CHILDREN'S IMAGINARIUM INC WAUSAU, WI	GRANT FOR NEW HVAC UNIT PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION	$40,575

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
DWIGHT E DAVIS	PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR	2	—
LINDA DAVIS	VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR	2	—
LON ROBERTS	SECRETARY/DIRECTOR	2	$13,800
JEFFREY STUBBE	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	30	$245,520

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a grant from Dwight and Linda Davis Foundation?

The foundation is an active grantmaker with a demonstrated commitment to community investment. In 2023, the foundation made 40 grants totaling $3,100,267. Recent notable grants include: • $1,000,000 to DC Everest Education Foundation for the Greenheck Turner Community Center • $400,000 to Door County YMCA for a Remodel and Expansion Project • $300,000 to Peninsula Players Theatre Foundation for a Housing Project The foundation's grantmaking reflects support for educational, cultural, and commun…

Where does Dwight and Linda Davis Foundation make grants?

The foundation's grantmaking activity is concentrated in Wisconsin, with documented grants to organizations in the Wausau area and Door County region.

What size grants does Dwight and Linda Davis Foundation award?

In 2024, Dwight and Linda Davis Foundation awarded 41 grants totaling $3.3M — an average of about $82K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Dwight and Linda Davis Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Dwight and Linda Davis Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5.7M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Dwight and Linda Davis Foundation's EIN?

Dwight and Linda Davis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3604136. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.