Russell-Davidson Foundation
The Russell-Davidson Foundation is a private foundation based in Orleans, Massachusetts. In 2024, it reported 18 grants totaling $116,000, including support for a Baltimore-based music organization and organizations serving communities in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Russell-Davidson Foundation at a glance
In short: Russell-Davidson Foundation gave $116K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Maryland. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $116,000
- +196.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,444
- +246.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $926,575
- -10.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (87% 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 Russell-Davidson Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. U.S. cello students may apply for a scholarship by submitting a biography, a statement of need, and a tape, CD, or DVD illustrating their ability. Awards are restricted to cello students at NEC or Peabody Conservatory, with one or two annual awards of $1,000 each.
- Review Cycle
- May 30, as listed on the 2024 filing. This date has passed; the filing does not establish a current application cycle.
- Deadline
- May 30, as listed on the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Judith Davidson
Mailing address: 18 Colony Drive, Orleans, MA 02653
Phone: (508) 240-2148
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Russell-Davidson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mt Vernon Virtuosi ($100K). Together the top 10 received $112K.
Grant Size Distribution
100 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 99 grants of 100 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went primarily to Maryland recipients (87%), followed by Massachusetts (6%), New Hampshire (6%), New York (1%), and Kentucky (0%, as reported).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Russell-Davidson Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 18 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
- 94% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 155% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 234% 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 $39K (2023) to $116K (2024). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $116K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mt Vernon Virtuosi Baltimore, MD | Annual Fund | $100,000 |
| Saint Bani School Sanbornton, NH | Annual Fund | $5,000 |
| Pyareo Home Sanbornton, NH | Unrestricted Donation | $1,500 |
| Cornell University Ithaca, NY | Unrestricted Donation | $1,000 |
| Cape Cod Chamber N Eastham, MA | Unrestricted Donation | $1,000 |
| Outer Cape Health Services Wellfleet, MA | Unrestricted Donation | $1,000 |
| Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted Donation | $1,000 |
| Pine Cobble School Wiliamstown, MA | Unrestricted Donation | $500 |
| Cape Cod Community College Educational Foundation West Barnstable, MA | Unrestricted Donation | $500 |
| Cape Rep Theater Brewster, MA | Unrestricted Donation | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $926,575 | $43,057 | $130,267 | $116,000 | 18 | $116,000 | $28,840 | $49,669 |
| 2023 | $1,039,945 | $36,082 | $54,494 | $39,100 | 21 | $39,100 | $20,808 | $47,043 |
| 2022 | $926,522 | $4,042 | $44,721 | $41,000 | 22 | $41,000 | $18,197 | $47,272 |
| 2021 | $1,128,558 | $67,614 | $60,692 | $45,500 | 20 | $45,500 | $52,422 | $51,970 |
| 2020 | $1,050,492 | $24,421 | $65,523 | $51,100 | 19 | — | $9,998 | $47,902 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Russell-Davidson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $50K 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 foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied activities. For example, Pyareo Home says its mission is to provide a dignified and caring living environment for the elderly. Outer Cape Health Services says it provides healthcare and supportive social services to people who live in or visit the outermost towns of Cape Cod. Housing Assistance Corporation says it works to promote safe, affordable housing on Cape Cod and the Islands.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 18 grants totaling $116,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $100,000, with a median grant of $500. The largest award was $100,000 to MT Vernon Virtuosi in Baltimore for its annual fund. Other notable awards included $5,000 to Saint Bani School in Sanbornton, New Hampshire, for its annual fund; $1,500 to Pyareo Home in Sanbornton for an unrestricted donation; and $1,000 each to Cornell University, Cape Cod Chamber, Outer Cape Health Services, and Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Judith Davidson as president/treasurer, Thomas Davidson as vice president, and Elvira Davidson as secretary.
Russell-Davidson Foundation is led by Judith Davidson, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Judith Davidson
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Elvira Davidson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Davidson
Vice President
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $10K, to Judith Davidson (President/Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Russell-Davidson Foundation
How much does Russell-Davidson Foundation give each year?
Russell-Davidson Foundation gave $116K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $39K across 21 grants.
What is Russell-Davidson Foundation's typical grant size?
Russell-Davidson Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $6,444, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Russell-Davidson Foundation give grants?
Russell-Davidson Foundation gives mostly in Maryland: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (6%) and New Hampshire (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (2 grants), Sanbornton, NH (2 grants), Wellfleet, MA (2 grants) and Orleans, MA (2 grants).
Does Russell-Davidson Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Russell-Davidson Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Russell-Davidson Foundation's largest grantees?
Russell-Davidson Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Mt Vernon Virtuosi ($100,000), Saint Bani School ($5,000) and Pyareo Home ($1,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Russell-Davidson Foundation?
Russell-Davidson Foundation reported $927K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $116K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $50K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Russell-Davidson Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied activities. For example, Pyareo Home says its mission is to provide a dignified and caring living environment for the elderly. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Russell-Davidson Foundation?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Russell-Davidson Foundation's EIN?
Russell-Davidson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3198713. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Russell-Davidson Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/russell-davidson-foundation-morg_450fe682e5614e83812dc00d0f0d296f
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