The David Foundation
The David Foundation is a private foundation, based in The Woodlands, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $642K. Net investment income was $121K.
The David Foundation at a glance
In short: The David Foundation gave $642K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $214K). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $642,195
- +45.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $214,065
- -3.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $112,000
- Total assets
- $4,545,241
- -7.4% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The David Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Leaders of the Future ($430K). Together the top 3 received $642K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 8 grants of 26 (31%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How The David Foundation gives
- Giving fell 20% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 259% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $442K (2024) to $1.7M (2020). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $642K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Leaders of the Future | To support the mission of leaders of the future - 'dedicated to creating future leaders, academics and successful, well rounded, contributing citizens among ethiopian jewish youth in israel.' the grant has solely been used to further this mission. | $430,195 |
| Israel Tennis and Education Centers | To fund programs provided to the children of israel through the israel tennis centers foundation whose mission is 'to empower all children across israel to dream, and by doing this, we are building bridges to create a more peaceful and stronger israeli society.' the grant has solely been used to fund these programs. | $112,000 |
| Sheba TEL Hashomer Medical Center | To assist with funding for the underground facility, which offers refuge and medical treatment to patients during uncertain times. The grant has solely been used to fund these operations. | $100,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,545,241 | $216,154 | $797,449 | $642,195 | 3 | $699,031 | $120,694 | $270,062 |
| 2024 | $4,909,323 | $730,962 | $576,250 | $442,210 | 2 | $496,668 | $135,489 | $255,099 |
| 2023 | $5,002,784 | $230,657 | $1,076,168 | $922,266 | 6 | $992,905 | $94,250 | $266,168 |
| 2022 | $6,868,200 | $91,239 | $1,074,475 | $804,556 | 5 | $925,399 | $65,046 | $302,478 |
| 2021 | $6,757,104 | $862,971 | $1,774,655 | $1,637,431 | 10 | $1,754,197 | — | $365,945 |
| 2020 | $7,668,788 | $769,974 | $1,846,283 | $1,685,581 | 14 | — | $8,983 | $400,464 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The David Foundation reported a distributable amount of $270K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The David Foundation is led by Shlomo Berihun, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Shlomo Berihun
President
On filings since 2020
56 hrs/week
$113K (2020) → $111K (2025)
Jonathan David
Chairman & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alan Hedengren
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Hinckley
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
S. Bradley Cooper
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Duncan E. Osborne (2020) — Vice President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $111K, to Shlomo Berihun (President).
Frequently asked questions about The David Foundation
How much does The David Foundation give each year?
The David Foundation gave $642K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $442K across 2 grants.
What is The David Foundation's typical grant size?
The David Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $112,000, and its average grant was $214,065, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Does The David Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The David Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The David Foundation?
The David Foundation reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $699K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $270K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The David Foundation operate?
The David Foundation has awarded grants in California, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia.
What is The David Foundation's EIN?
The David Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4231257. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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