Harold and Nadine Davidson Foundation
The Harold and Nadine Davidson Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. In 2025, it reported 17 grants totaling $85,231 to charitable organizations.
Harold and Nadine Davidson Foundation at a glance
In short: Harold and Nadine Davidson Foundation gave $85K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in California. 24% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $85,231
- -21.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- -15.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,014
- -7.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $233,225
- +96.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (4 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Harold and Nadine Davidson Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1801 Century Park East 2150, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: (310) 553-5551
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Harold and Nadine Davidson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Orthopedic Institute for Children ($30K). Together the top 10 received $83K.
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 91 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went primarily to California recipients: 94% was reported for California and 6% for Indiana. New Jersey, Georgia, and Washington, DC, each accounted for a reported 0% share. The filing also lists a $100 grant to AARP in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Harold and Nadine Davidson Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 17 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $228; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $205 first-time, $4K repeat.
- 76% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 28% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 281% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $62K (2021) to $109K (2024). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $85K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Orthopedic Institute for Children Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted Grant to Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $29,867 |
| Wayfinder Family Services Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted Grant to Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $16,000 |
| USC School of Gerontology Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted Grant to Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Temple Emanuel Beverly Hills, CA | Unrestricted Grant to Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $9,644 |
| Zeta Beta Tau Foundation Inc Carmel, IN | Unrestricted Grant to Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Cedars Sinai -Annual Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted Grant to Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $4,000 |
| The Music Center Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted Grant to Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $4,000 |
| The Jewish Federation Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted Grant to Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $3,000 |
| We Benefit Children Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted Grant to Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $1,000 |
| Skull and Dagger Society Palos Verdes Estates, CA | Unrestricted Grant to Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $560 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $233,225 | $209,860 | $89,810 | $85,231 | 17 | $85,231 | $209,860 | $30,337 |
| 2024 | $118,675 | $73,017 | $114,709 | $108,646 | 20 | $108,646 | $73,017 | $33,580 |
| 2023 | $163,457 | $62,870 | $76,225 | $72,503 | 18 | $72,528 | $62,870 | $32,972 |
| 2022 | $168,222 | $44,195 | $71,313 | $66,835 | 16 | $66,860 | $34,195 | $34,027 |
| 2021 | $188,340 | $75,304 | $66,743 | $61,570 | 20 | $61,611 | $75,304 | $37,796 |
| 2020 | $184,047 | $35,054 | $83,453 | $75,085 | 14 | — | $35,054 | $31,109 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harold and Nadine Davidson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $30K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, Wayfinder Family Services describes its mission as ensuring that children, youth, and adults facing challenges have a place to turn. The Zeta Beta Tau Foundation says it supports educational and charitable purposes, including scholarships and academic and leadership programs for fraternity members. Bet Tzedek describes its work as providing free legal services to people who need them most. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $85,231. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $29,867, with a median grant of $1,000. Its largest grants included $29,867 to Orthopedic Institute for Children, $16,000 to Wayfinder Family Services, $10,000 to USC School of Gerontology, and $9,644 to Temple Emanuel. Other notable grants were $5,000 to Zeta Beta Tau Foundation, $4,000 each to Cedars Sinai -Annual and The Music Center, and $3,000 to The Jewish Federation. The listed grants were described as unrestricted contributions to further each organization’s exempt purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Harold A Davidson as president/“cheif financial,” Nadine N Davidson as vice president, and Scott M Farkas as secretary.
Harold and Nadine Davidson Foundation is led by Harold A. Davidson, President & Cheif Financial on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Harold A. Davidson
President & Cheif Financial
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nadine N. Davidson
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott M. Farkas
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Harold and Nadine Davidson Foundation
How much does Harold and Nadine Davidson Foundation give each year?
Harold and Nadine Davidson Foundation gave $85K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $109K across 20 grants.
What is Harold and Nadine Davidson Foundation's typical grant size?
Harold and Nadine Davidson Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $5,014, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Harold and Nadine Davidson Foundation that year got $228 on average.
Where does Harold and Nadine Davidson Foundation give grants?
Harold and Nadine Davidson Foundation gives mostly in California: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Indiana (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (10 grants).
Does Harold and Nadine Davidson Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Harold and Nadine Davidson Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Harold and Nadine Davidson Foundation's largest grantees?
Harold and Nadine Davidson Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Orthopedic Institute for Children ($29,867), Wayfinder Family Services ($16,000) and USC School of Gerontology ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Harold and Nadine Davidson Foundation?
Harold and Nadine Davidson Foundation reported $233K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $85K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $30K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Harold and Nadine Davidson Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, Wayfinder Family Services describes its mission as ensuring that children, youth, and adults facing challenges have a place to turn. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Harold and Nadine Davidson Foundation?
The foundation states 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 Harold and Nadine Davidson Foundation's EIN?
Harold and Nadine Davidson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0388487. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Harold and Nadine Davidson 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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