Judith W Davis Foundation
Judith W Davis Foundation is a private foundation, based in Ketchum, ID. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $115K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $78K. Net investment income was $17K.
Judith W Davis Foundation at a glance
In short: Judith W Davis Foundation gave $78K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $78,268
- +17.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,181
- +0.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $114,924
- -6.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (63% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Judith W Davis Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Uw Foundation - Weinert Center ($49K). Together the top 7 received $78K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 35 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Judith W Davis Foundation gives
- Giving fell 65% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 214% of 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 $18K (2022) to $221K (2021). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $78K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uw Foundation - Weinert Center Madison, WI | General | $49,419 |
| St James Inn Los Angeles, CA | General | $15,349 |
| Notre Dame High School Sherman Oaks, CA | General | $10,000 |
| St Lukes Wood River Found Ketchum, ID | General | $2,500 |
| Chla Hospital Los Angeles, CA | General | $500 |
| Desert Community Foundation Palm Desert, CA | General | $250 |
| Lacer Foundation Palos Verdes Estates, CA | General | $250 |
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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 | $114,924 | $26,349 | $89,189 | $78,268 | 7 | $78,268 | $16,928 | $36,544 |
| 2023 | $122,558 | $48,482 | $71,943 | $66,500 | 6 | $66,500 | $43,510 | $20,991 |
| 2022 | $151,081 | $8,360 | $22,963 | $17,750 | 4 | $17,750 | $1,247 | $18,171 |
| 2021 | $174,114 | $28,175 | $229,071 | $221,000 | 11 | $221,000 | $21,104 | $26,270 |
| 2020 | $381,307 | $133,741 | $31,864 | $26,850 | 7 | — | $681 | $17,885 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Judith W Davis Foundation reported a distributable amount of $37K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Judith W Davis Foundation is led by Robert Davis Jr., President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Davis Jr.
President
Secretary → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Christine Davis
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Judith Davis (2020) — President
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 Judith W Davis Foundation
How much does Judith W Davis Foundation give each year?
Judith W Davis Foundation gave $78K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $67K across 6 grants.
What is Judith W Davis Foundation's typical grant size?
Judith W Davis Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $11,181, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Judith W Davis Foundation give grants?
Judith W Davis Foundation gives mostly in Wisconsin: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (34%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Judith W Davis Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Judith W Davis Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Judith W Davis Foundation's largest grantees?
Judith W Davis Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Uw Foundation - Weinert Center ($49,419), St James Inn ($15,349) and Notre Dame High School ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Judith W Davis Foundation?
Judith W Davis Foundation reported $115K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $78K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $37K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Judith W Davis Foundation's EIN?
Judith W Davis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4620925. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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