George and Wendy David Fund
The George and Wendy David Fund is a private foundation based in Farmington, Connecticut. Its 2024 filing reports grants to eight charitable organizations, including organizations working in ocean research, education, medicine, history, music, and preservation.
George and Wendy David Fund at a glance
In short: George and Wendy David Fund gave $1.6M across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $195K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,563,000
- +0.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $195,375
- +0.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $57,500
- Total assets
- $2,082,239
- -41.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (64% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to George and Wendy David Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Rtx 8 Farm Springs Rd 3Rd Flo, Farmington, CT 06032-2569
Phone: (860) 728-7680
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George and Wendy David Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution ($1.0M). Together the top 8 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 69 (61%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts (64%), New York (29%), and Rhode Island (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How George and Wendy David Fund gives
- Giving fell 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $931K (2020) to $2.0M (2021). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Woods Hole, MA | Funding for further understanding of the ocean and its interaction with the earth as a whole. | $1,000,000 |
| New York University New York, NY | Scholarships | $200,000 |
| Weill Cornell Medicine New York, NY | Support Research Goals in Urologic Oncology. | $200,000 |
| Newport Historical Society Newport, RI | To collect and preserve books, manuscripts and objects pertaining to newport's history. | $85,000 |
| Philharmonic Symphony Society of New York New York, NY | To support, maintain and operate an internationnaly preeminent symphony orchestra in New York. | $30,000 |
| Lycee Francais De New York New York, NY | Lamont-doherty earth observatory program & cold spring harbor dna lab | $21,000 |
| Newport Country Club Preservation Foundation Newport, RI | The Preservation of the Landmarked Club House. | $17,000 |
| Cental Park Conservancy New York, NY | Support for the Park's Daily Care and Maintenance | $10,000 |
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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 | $2,082,239 | $347,779 | $1,595,050 | $1,563,000 | 8 | $1,577,830 | $322,849 | $147,127 |
| 2023 | $3,540,849 | $274,913 | $1,595,187 | $1,560,215 | 8 | $1,567,615 | $247,341 | $215,448 |
| 2022 | $4,474,418 | $336,026 | $1,431,363 | $1,340,915 | 15 | $1,348,315 | $279,578 | $290,072 |
| 2021 | $7,481,828 | $1,228,318 | $2,089,158 | $2,003,500 | 18 | $2,003,500 | $1,153,773 | $410,286 |
| 2020 | $9,060,272 | $626,326 | $1,003,735 | $931,035 | 20 | — | $560,843 | $402,362 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George and Wendy David Fund reported a distributable amount of $147K 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 fund is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes. For example, New York University describes its mission as education, research and scholarship, and patient care. Newport Historical Society says it collects and preserves materials relating to Newport County history and makes them available for research and public enjoyment. Lycée Français de New York describes its mission as providing bilingual French and American education and preparing students to become thinkers, innovators, and leaders.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund awarded eight grants totaling $1,563,000. Individual grants ranged from $10,000 to $1,000,000, with a median of $57,500. The largest awards were $1,000,000 to Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution for further understanding of the ocean and its interaction with Earth, and $200,000 each to New York University for scholarships and Weill Cornell Medicine to support research goals in urologic oncology. Other recipients included Newport Historical Society ($85,000), Philharmonic Symphony Society of New York ($30,000), Lycée Français de New York ($21,000), Newport Country Club Preservation Foundation ($17,000), and Central Park Conservancy ($10,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists George Al David and Wendy A David as trustees.
George and Wendy David Fund's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
George Al David
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy A. David
Trustee
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 George and Wendy David Fund
How much does George and Wendy David Fund give each year?
George and Wendy David Fund gave $1.6M across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.6M across 8 grants.
What is George and Wendy David Fund's typical grant size?
George and Wendy David Fund's median grant in 2024 was $57,500, and its average grant was $195,375, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does George and Wendy David Fund give grants?
George and Wendy David Fund gives mostly in Massachusetts: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (29%) and Rhode Island (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants) and Newport, RI (2 grants).
Does George and Wendy David Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on George and Wendy David Fund's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are George and Wendy David Fund's largest grantees?
George and Wendy David Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution ($1,000,000), New York University ($200,000) and Weill Cornell Medicine ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is George and Wendy David Fund?
George and Wendy David Fund reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $147K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does George and Wendy David Fund fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes. For example, New York University describes its mission as education, research and scholarship, and patient care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George and Wendy David Fund?
The foundation 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 George and Wendy David Fund's EIN?
George and Wendy David Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-6407520. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does George and Wendy David Fund 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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