Sharon S Davis Foundation Inc
Sharon S Davis Foundation Inc is a private foundation located in New York, New York. Its 2024 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return: the foundation reported that it was terminating its private-foundation status after distributing its net assets to one or more qualifying organizations. It therefore appears to have wound down, and its application policy should not be treated as current.
Sharon S Davis Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Sharon S Davis Foundation Inc gave $2.5M across 38 grants in 2024 (avg $65K), mostly in Ohio. 5% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,454,656
- +1915.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 38
- -19.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $64,596
- +2392.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,625
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (2 of 38, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (95% 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 Sharon S Davis Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its 2024 filing also describes the return as final and the foundation as terminating its status.
- Contact
Mailing address: 450 Lexington Avenue 3099, New York, NY 10163
Phone: (201) 410-0000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sharon S Davis Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fidelity Charitable ($2.3M). Together the top 10 received $2.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
220 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 219 grants of 220 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 3% to New York, and 1% to Washington, DC. The listed grants also included recipients in California. These figures describe recipient locations, not a stated geographic restriction on the foundation’s grantmaking.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Sharon S Davis Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 38 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1.2M; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1.2M first-time, $2K repeat.
- 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1561% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $87K (2020) to $2.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 38 grants totaling $2.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $2,340,256 |
| The Fresh Air Fund New York, NY | General Support | $20,000 |
| International Medical Corps Los Angeles, CA | Helps Devastated Population Return to Self-Reliance | $10,000 |
| Women for Women International Washington, DC | General Support | $10,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Washington, DC | Support efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, mitigate the impacts of climate change and protect the environment | $5,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council New York, NY | Environmental policy advocacy of rights of all people to the air, water and the wild | $5,000 |
| Nyaya Health | To Support the Bayalpata Hospital in Nepal | $5,000 |
| The Architectural League New York, NY | Nurtures excellence in architecture, design and urbanism by presenting the work and ideas of the world's most interesting and influential architects and designers | $5,000 |
| The Battery Conservancy New York, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| The Madeira School McLean, GA | General Support | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it was terminating its status by distributing its net assets to one or more organizations meeting the filing’s specified qualification. It said the final distribution of cash would be made after receipt of final investment dividends and interest and any tax refunds, with amounts sent to Fidelity Charitable.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $310,075 | $2,493,837 | $2,454,656 | 38 | $2,464,656 | $275,894 | $1,312 |
| 2023 | $2,299,233 | $477,610 | $150,964 | $121,821 | 47 | $126,821 | $448,467 | $102,938 |
| 2022 | $1,972,587 | $345,709 | $186,166 | $157,300 | 43 | $162,300 | $299,902 | $119,080 |
| 2021 | $1,813,044 | $255,252 | $172,350 | $147,750 | 47 | $152,250 | $235,001 | $124,110 |
| 2020 | $1,816,644 | $36,140 | $115,277 | $87,131 | 45 | — | $14,065 | $113,198 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sharon S Davis Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1K 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 foundation mission is stated in the provided information. Its 2024 grants included support for charitable giving through Fidelity Charitable, international relief and women’s programs, environmental work, health care, arts and design, public spaces, education, and New York cultural organizations.
These descriptions reflect grantees’ own stated missions, not the foundation’s. For example, International Medical Corps describes its work as saving lives and relieving suffering through health interventions and related activities in communities affected by conflict, disasters, and disease outbreaks. The Design Trust for Public Space says it works on the future of public space in New York City, while New York Public Radio describes its mission as producing audio programming rooted in New York.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 38 grants totaling $2,454,656. Grant amounts ranged from $350 to $2,340,256, with a median of $1,625. The largest grant was $2,340,256 to Fidelity Charitable for general support. Other notable grants included $20,000 to The Fresh Air Fund; $10,000 each to International Medical Corps and Women for Women International; and $5,000 each to Environmental Defense Fund, Natural Resources Defense Council, Nyaya Health, The Architectural League, The Battery Conservancy, The Madeira School, The Municipal Art Society of New York, and Van Alen Institute.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists SHARON S DAVIS as an officer.
Sharon S Davis Foundation Inc's only listed officer is Sharon S. Davis, Officer on every filing since 2020 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sharon S. Davis
Officer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/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.
Frequently asked questions about Sharon S Davis Foundation Inc
How much does Sharon S Davis Foundation Inc give each year?
Sharon S Davis Foundation Inc gave $2.5M across 38 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $122K across 47 grants.
What is Sharon S Davis Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Sharon S Davis Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,625, and its average grant was $64,596, across 38 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Sharon S Davis Foundation Inc that year got $1.2M on average.
Where does Sharon S Davis Foundation Inc give grants?
Sharon S Davis Foundation Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (26 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants), Brooklyn, NY (2 grants) and Long Island City, NY (2 grants).
Does Sharon S Davis Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 61% of Sharon S Davis Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (23 of 38) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Sharon S Davis Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Sharon S Davis Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Fidelity Charitable ($2,340,256), The Fresh Air Fund ($20,000) and International Medical Corps ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Sharon S Davis Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the provided information. Its 2024 grants included support for charitable giving through Fidelity Charitable, international relief and women’s programs, environmental work, health care, arts and design, public spaces, education, and New York cultural organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sharon S Davis Foundation Inc?
The foundation stated that it made 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 ↑
How much is Sharon S Davis Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Sharon S Davis Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Sharon S Davis Foundation Inc's EIN?
Sharon S Davis Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3788628. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Sharon S 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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