Parker Davidson Family Foundation Inc
Parker Davidson Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. It reported 13 grants totaling $152,347 in filing year 2025, supporting charitable organizations that include a retreat and education center, New York City parks groups, and a college.
Parker Davidson Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Parker Davidson Family Foundation Inc gave $152K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in New Mexico. 23% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $152,347
- +75.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,719
- +62.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,511
- Total assets
- $54,403
- +4.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (3 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (53% 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 Parker Davidson Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 55 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10013
Phone: (212) 571-4489
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Parker Davidson Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Ghost Ranch Foundation ($80K). Together the top 10 received $151K.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 83 grants of 84 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the reported share of grant dollars by recipient state was New Mexico 53%, New York 45%, Washington, DC 2%, and California 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Parker Davidson Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 13 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 46% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 362% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2022) to $152K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $152K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Ghost Ranch Foundation Abiquiu, NM | General | $80,000 |
| Friends of Duane Park New York, NY | General | $31,100 |
| Metropolitan College of New York New York, NY | General | $22,500 |
| New Georges Theater New York, NY | General | $6,000 |
| Philanthropy Workshop New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
| MBA Opens Doors Washington, DC | General | $2,630 |
| Friends of Washington Market Park New York, NY | General | $1,511 |
| Friends of Bogardus Garden New York, NY | General | $1,000 |
| University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | General | $1,000 |
| Mercyfirst Brooklyn, NY | General | $500 |
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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 | $54,403 | $157,257 | $155,124 | $152,347 | 13 | $152,347 | $51,774 | $1,907 |
| 2024 | $52,270 | $111,633 | $88,138 | $86,707 | 12 | $86,707 | $25,881 | $1,882 |
| 2023 | $38,775 | $76,128 | $57,193 | $55,254 | 19 | $55,254 | $20,337 | $914 |
| 2022 | $9,840 | $32,144 | $35,133 | $33,000 | 8 | $33,000 | $13,973 | $364 |
| 2021 | $12,829 | $50,997 | $55,798 | $53,820 | 32 | — | $9,778 | $614 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Parker Davidson Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. National Ghost Ranch Foundation describes its work as fostering well-being and spiritual health through its historic Southwestern landscape, including by encouraging contemplation and creative expression. Friends of Duane Park says it cares for, restores, and preserves the park and promotes neighborhood community. Metropolitan College of New York says it provides purpose-centered education intended to foster personal and professional development, promote social justice, and encourage positive change.
Other 2025 grantees include University of San Francisco, which describes itself as a Jesuit university educating leaders to fashion a more humane and just world, and MercyFirst, which says it provides human services and educational opportunities for children and families while advocating for social change.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $152,347. The median grant was $1,511; itemized grants ranged from $106 to $80,000. The largest awards were $80,000 to National Ghost Ranch Foundation, $31,100 to Friends of Duane Park, and $22,500 to Metropolitan College of New York. Other notable awards included $6,000 to New Georges Theater and $5,000 to Philanthropy Workshop.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Andrew S Davidson as president, Karie Parker Davidson as secretary/treasurer, and Matthew Bernstein as director.
Parker Davidson Family Foundation Inc is led by Andrew S. Davidson, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrew S. Davidson
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Matthew Bernstein
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Karie Parker Davidson
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Parker Davidson Family Foundation Inc
How much does Parker Davidson Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Parker Davidson Family Foundation Inc gave $152K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $87K across 12 grants.
What is Parker Davidson Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Parker Davidson Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,511, and its average grant was $11,719, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Parker Davidson Family Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Parker Davidson Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Parker Davidson Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Mexico: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (45%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants).
Does Parker Davidson Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Parker Davidson Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Parker Davidson Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Parker Davidson Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include National Ghost Ranch Foundation ($80,000), Friends of Duane Park ($31,100) and Metropolitan College of New York ($22,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Parker Davidson Family Foundation Inc?
Parker Davidson Family Foundation Inc reported $54K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $152K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Parker Davidson Family Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Parker Davidson Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Parker Davidson Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Parker Davidson Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3044259. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Parker Davidson Family Foundation Inc 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Parker Davidson Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/parker-davidson-family-foundation-inc-morg_71e31892bc56461fa7f180f80277aa48
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