The Davies Foundation
The Davies Foundation is a private foundation, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $179K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $22K. Net investment income was $63K.
The Davies Foundation at a glance
In short: The Davies Foundation gave $22K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $21,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- Average grant
- $3,071
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $178,871
- +15521.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Davies Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Studio Theatre ($5K). Together the top 7 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Davies Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2022) to $22K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Studio Theatre Washington, DC | General Support | $5,000 |
| The Arc of The United States Washington, DC | General Support | $5,000 |
| The Phillips Collection Washington, DC | General Support | $3,000 |
| Woolly Mammoth Theatre Washington, DC | General Support | $3,000 |
| Emergency Rooms Washington, DC | General Support | $2,500 |
| Mosaic Theater Company Washington, DC | General Support | $2,000 |
| Herpes Cure Advocacy Bala Cynwyd, PA | General Support | $1,000 |
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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 | $178,871 | $204,906 | $27,180 | $21,500 | 7 | $21,500 | $62,645 | — |
| 2023 | $1,145 | $-147,224 | $2,520 | — | — | — | — | $77 |
| 2022 | $150,889 | $1,337 | $23,151 | $20,000 | 1 | $21,575 | — | $535 |
| 2021 | $172,703 | $61 | $2,950 | — | — | $1,475 | — | $8,714 |
| 2020 | $175,592 | $2,200 | $3,500 | — | — | — | — | $8,715 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Davies Foundation's only listed officer is John L. Davies, Officer on every filing since 2020 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
John L. Davies
Officer
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Davies Foundation
How much does The Davies Foundation give each year?
The Davies Foundation gave $22K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Davies Foundation's typical grant size?
The Davies Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,071, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Davies Foundation give grants?
The Davies Foundation gives mostly in District of Columbia: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (6 grants).
Does The Davies Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Davies Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Davies Foundation's largest grantees?
The Davies Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Studio Theatre ($5,000), The Arc of The United States ($5,000) and The Phillips Collection ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Davies Foundation?
The Davies Foundation reported $179K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $205K.
What is The Davies Foundation's EIN?
The Davies Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3867274. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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