Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation Inc
Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation Inc is a New York, New York-based private foundation. Its grantmaking includes support for organizations addressing the health needs of Maine children, including a statewide children’s oral-health effort and smaller grants for other areas of children’s health.
Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation Inc gave $1.5M across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $84K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,517,555
- +11.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +1700.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $84,309
- -93.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $30,625,734
- -2.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maine (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 61 Broadway Ste 1601, New York, NY 10006
Phone: (212) 583-1100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation Inc
Who Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Harry E Davis Partnership for Children's Oral ($1.1M). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 37 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing shows that 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maine and 2% to recipients in New York. The Klingenstein and Children’s Health Small Grants program descriptions specify support for the health of Maine’s children.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
How Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 29% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $1.1M (2020) to $1.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Harry E Davis Partnership for Children's Oral Yarmouth, ME | General Purpose | $1,050,000 |
| The Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting Hallowell, ME | General Purpose | $200,000 |
| Androscoggin Land Trust Auburn, ME | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Hearty Roots Germantown, NY | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Lifeflight Foundation Augusta, ME | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Maine Equal Justice Augusta, ME | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Safebae Cape Eliz, ME | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Viles Arboretum Augusta, ME | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Hardy Girls Healthy Women Augusta, ME | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine Augusta, ME | General Purpose | $20,000 |
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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 | $30,625,734 | $753,233 | $1,681,852 | $1,517,555 | 18 | $1,657,141 | $664,401 | $1,685,058 |
| 2023 | $31,554,353 | $445,330 | $1,468,339 | $1,360,395 | 1 | $1,457,652 | $434,643 | $1,472,180 |
| 2022 | $32,577,362 | $294,589 | $1,814,725 | $1,328,850 | 1 | $1,401,279 | $402,233 | $1,484,735 |
| 2021 | $34,097,498 | $23,364,568 | $1,280,742 | $1,178,394 | 1 | $1,259,239 | $23,350,589 | $1,338,564 |
| 2020 | $11,930,380 | $481,014 | $1,209,639 | $1,148,382 | 16 | — | $456,878 | $1,260,793 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.7M 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
The foundation’s program descriptions identify children’s health in Maine as a focus. The Patricia D. Klingenstein Grants Program supports organizations working on the health needs of children from birth to age 18, particularly children from low-income or under-resourced communities. The Children’s Health Small Grants Program supports projects to improve children’s health other than oral health; the foundation’s program description separately identifies its support for the Partnership for Children’s Oral Health.
Grantees describe a range of activities in their own missions. For example, Viles Arboretum says it provides nature-based learning opportunities, while Androscoggin Land Trust says it protects natural areas and landscapes through conservation and stewardship. Hardy Girls Healthy Women describes its work as empowering girls, non-binary youth, and youth-serving adults. Maine Inside Out says it engages youth and adults impacted by systemic oppression to create and share original theater.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $1,517,555. Grant amounts ranged from $895 to $1,050,000, with a median of $20,000. The largest listed grant was $1,050,000 to The Harry E Davis Partnership for Children’s Oral Health in Yarmouth, Maine, for general purposes. Other notable grants included $200,000 to The Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting and $25,000 each to Androscoggin Land Trust, LifeFlight Foundation, Maine Equal Justice, SafeBAE, and Viles Arboretum.
The foundation’s program listings describe two grant programs: the Patricia D. Klingenstein Grants, with awards of $5,000–$25,000 for projects addressing Maine children’s health, and the Children’s Health Small Grants Program, with awards of $3,000–$15,000 for children’s health projects other than oral health. The small-grants description says the program prioritizes organizations with budgets under $5 million; the Klingenstein program description also emphasizes organizations with annual budgets under $5 million. No application materials or deadlines are specified in the available program descriptions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Nancy K. Simpkins as vice president; Andrew D. Klingenstein as CEO and director; Sarah K. Martell as secretary; Julie Klingenstein as treasurer; and Eliot Brenner as executive director and director.
Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation Inc is led by Andrew D. Klingenstein, CEO & Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew D. Klingenstein
CEO & Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eliot Brenner
Executive Director & Director
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
$31K (2021) → $58K (2024)
Julie Klingenstein
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy K. Simpkins
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah K. Martell
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Patricia D. Klingenstein (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Thomas Klingenstein (2020–2022) — Director
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 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $58K, to Eliot Brenner (Executive Director, Director).
Frequently asked questions about Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation Inc
How much does Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation Inc give each year?
Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation Inc gave $1.5M across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 1 grant.
What is Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $84,309, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation Inc give grants?
Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maine: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Augusta, ME (5 grants) and Portland, ME (3 grants).
Does Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation Inc'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 Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Harry E Davis Partnership for Children's Oral ($1,050,000), The Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting ($200,000) and Androscoggin Land Trust ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation Inc?
Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation Inc reported $30.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s program descriptions identify children’s health in Maine as a focus. The Patricia D. Klingenstein Grants Program supports organizations working on the health needs of children from birth to age 18, particularly children from low-income or under-resourced communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that 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 Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation Inc's EIN?
Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3515375. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Sadie and Harry Davis 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.
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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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