John and Miyoko Davey Foundation
The John and Miyoko Davey Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing lists 27 grants totaling $538,700, with each of the largest listed grants designated “to support education programs.”
John and Miyoko Davey Foundation at a glance
In short: John and Miyoko Davey Foundation gave $539K across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), top state California. 19% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $538,700
- +55.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- +3.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,952
- +50.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $1,382,895
- +23.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (4 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (34% 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 John and Miyoko Davey 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. Its filing describes the application materials as “informal information.”
- Contact
Application contact: Miyoko Davey
Mailing address: 1 West 72 Street 53C, New York, NY 10023
Phone: (212) 580-9796
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John and Miyoko Davey Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Washington ($135K across 5 grants). Together the top 10 received $386K.
Grant Size Distribution
109 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 107 grants of 109 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants were distributed across multiple states. California accounted for 34% of grant dollars, Washington 25%, Massachusetts 8%, Ohio 6%, and Michigan 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is John and Miyoko Davey Foundation open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 21 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $23K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $28K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 81% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 87% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 591% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $101K (2020) to $539K (2024). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $539K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oberlin College Oberlin, OH | To Support Education Programs | $30,000 |
| Stanford Univeristy Stanford, CA | To Support Education Programs | $30,000 |
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | To Support Education Programs | $30,000 |
| University of Washington Seattle, WA | To Support Education Programs | $30,000 |
| University of Washington Seattle, WA | To Support Education Programs | $30,000 |
| University of Washington Seattle, WA | To Support Education Programs | $30,000 |
| Columbia University New York, NY | To Support Education Programs | $25,000 |
| Diablo College Pleasant Hill, CA | To Support Education Programs | $25,000 |
| University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | To Support Education Programs | $25,000 |
| University of Washington Seattle, WA | To Support Education Programs | $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 | $1,382,895 | $585,169 | $559,548 | $538,700 | 27 | $538,700 | $590,700 | $91,196 |
| 2023 | $1,122,157 | $172,366 | $364,716 | $345,680 | 26 | $345,680 | $172,366 | $88,656 |
| 2022 | $1,939,262 | $634,927 | $309,292 | $300,408 | 17 | $300,408 | $34,350 | $106,071 |
| 2021 | $2,471,719 | $257,112 | $168,419 | $287,760 | 31 | — | $257,112 | $111,110 |
| 2020 | $2,161,377 | $126,065 | $102,676 | $101,360 | 8 | — | $126,065 | $93,272 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John and Miyoko Davey Foundation reported a distributable amount of $91K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to educational institutions, including colleges and universities. Oberlin College describes its mission as educating students for intellectual, musical, and artistic rigor, inquiry, creativity, and leadership. Pitzer College describes its mission as providing an academically rigorous, interdisciplinary liberal arts education emphasizing social justice, intercultural understanding, and environmental sensitivity. Earlham College describes its mission as providing undergraduate liberal arts education shaped by the perspectives of the Religious Society of Friends.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 27 grants totaling $538,700. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $30,000, with a median of $20,000. Among the largest grants were $30,000 each to Oberlin College, Stanford University, the University of Michigan, and the University of Washington; the filing lists three separate $30,000 grants to the University of Washington. Other notable grants included $25,000 to Columbia University, Diablo College, the University of Southern California, and the University of Washington. Pitzer College and Earlham College each received $20,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Miyoko Davey and Kiyoko Simpson as directors.
John and Miyoko Davey Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kiyoko Simpson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Miyoko Davey
Director
On filings since 2020
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 John and Miyoko Davey Foundation
How much does John and Miyoko Davey Foundation give each year?
John and Miyoko Davey Foundation gave $539K across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $346K across 26 grants.
What is John and Miyoko Davey Foundation's typical grant size?
John and Miyoko Davey Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $19,952, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John and Miyoko Davey Foundation that year got $23K on average.
Where does John and Miyoko Davey Foundation give grants?
John and Miyoko Davey Foundation's top state is California, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Washington (25%) and Massachusetts (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (5 grants), Oakland, CA (3 grants) and Stanford, CA (2 grants).
Does John and Miyoko Davey Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on John and Miyoko Davey Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Education Programs" (26 grants).
Who are John and Miyoko Davey Foundation's largest grantees?
John and Miyoko Davey Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Washington ($135,000 across 5 grants), Uc Regents ($37,500 across 3 grants) and Oberlin College ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is John and Miyoko Davey Foundation?
John and Miyoko Davey Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $539K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $91K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does John and Miyoko Davey Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to educational institutions, including colleges and universities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John and Miyoko Davey 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 John and Miyoko Davey Foundation's EIN?
John and Miyoko Davey Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4079665. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does John and Miyoko Davey 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 9, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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Grantable. (2026). John and Miyoko Davey Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/john-and-miyoko-davey-foundation-morg_e91a5e9382fb4bb6978086345a864265
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