The Davis Family Foundation Inc
The Davis Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Hanover, Maryland (EIN 01-0751429). In filing year 2024, it reported 48 grants totaling $72,013,500 to charitable organizations, including recipients in Pennsylvania and Maryland.
The Davis Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Davis Family Foundation Inc gave $72.0M across 48 grants in 2024 (avg $1.5M), mostly in Pennsylvania. 35% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $72,013,500
- +30.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 48
- +17.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,500,281
- +11.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $1,597,949,218
- +17.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (17 of 48, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (82% 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 The Davis Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 468, Hanover, MD 21076-0468
Phone: (410) 579-3509
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Davis Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($56.3M). Together the top 10 received $68.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
193 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 193 (36%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania and 14% to recipients in Maryland. The remaining reported shares were Florida, California, and Alabama, at 1% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 48 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Davis Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 17 of 48 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $306K; repeat grants $2.2M. How we count
Medians: $175K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 54% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 21% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 106% 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 $46.3M (2020) to $72.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 48 grants totaling $72.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program Southeastern, PA | General Use | $56,300,000 |
| Johns Hopkins Medicine Baltimore, MD | General Use | $2,500,000 |
| Catholic Charities Baltimore, MD | General Use | $2,000,000 |
| The Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Baltimore Baltimore, MD | General Use | $2,000,000 |
| Chaney Foundation Ltd Gambrills, MD | General Use | $1,000,000 |
| Malvern Preparatory School Malvern, PA | General Use | $1,000,000 |
| The Topper Foundation Allentown, PA | General Use | $1,000,000 |
| University of Maryland Medical System Corporation Baltimore, MD | General Use | $1,000,000 |
| West Palm Golf Community Trust Inc West Palm Beach, FL | General Use | $1,000,000 |
| Amigos De Jesus Malvern, PA | General Use | $500,000 |
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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 | $1,597,949,218 | $120,684,696 | $74,289,836 | $72,013,500 | 48 | $77,019,000 | $38,939,023 | $72,349,212 |
| 2023 | $1,355,021,251 | $101,538,554 | $56,808,447 | $55,153,500 | 41 | $60,158,250 | $30,377,265 | $58,747,097 |
| 2022 | $1,092,897,166 | $108,410,296 | $57,278,010 | $55,390,000 | 32 | $55,394,750 | $27,304,275 | $55,544,049 |
| 2021 | $1,302,672,743 | $64,475,559 | $61,734,766 | $59,467,416 | 36 | $59,472,166 | $32,630,340 | $60,232,722 |
| 2020 | $1,121,092,402 | $72,692,592 | $48,031,914 | $46,319,916 | 36 | — | $20,262,895 | $45,803,901 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Davis Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $72.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated work includes healthcare, education, youth and family services, mental health, and charitable giving. For example, the University of Maryland Medical System Corporation says it provides inpatient and outpatient services to people in Maryland regardless of ability to pay. Malvern Preparatory School describes itself as a Catholic independent school focused on academic excellence and student development. The West Palm Golf Community Trust says it works with local youth and families through education, mentorship, and life-skills development.
Other grantees describe work supporting vulnerable children and young adults in Honduras, urban families’ stability and economic success, mental health and addiction services, and Naval Postgraduate School education and research. Vanguard Charitable describes itself as a public charity that facilitates charitable giving through donor-advised funds; its stated mission is Vanguard Charitable’s, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 48 grants totaling $72,013,500. Awards ranged from $2,500 to $56,300,000, with a median grant of $50,000. The largest listed grant was $56,300,000 to Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program for general use. Other notable grants included $2,500,000 to Johns Hopkins Medicine and $2,000,000 each to Catholic Charities and The Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Baltimore, all for general use. The foundation also awarded $1,000,000 to the University of Maryland Medical System Corporation and $500,000 to Amigos de Jesus.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James Davis as president and director, and Kim Davis as vice president, secretary, treasurer, and director.
The Davis Family Foundation Inc is led by James C. Davis, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James C. Davis
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kim J. Davis
Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
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 Davis Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Davis Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Davis Family Foundation Inc gave $72.0M across 48 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $55.2M across 41 grants.
What is The Davis Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Davis Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $1,500,281, across 48 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Davis Family Foundation Inc that year got $306K on average.
Where does The Davis Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Davis Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (16 grants), Annapolis, MD (4 grants), Towson, MD (3 grants) and Malvern, PA (2 grants).
Does The Davis Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Davis Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (48 of 48) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Davis Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Davis Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($56,300,000), Johns Hopkins Medicine ($2,500,000) and Catholic Charities ($2,000,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Davis Family Foundation Inc?
The Davis Family Foundation Inc reported $1.6B in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $77.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $72.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Davis Family Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated work includes healthcare, education, youth and family services, mental health, and charitable giving. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Davis Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes 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 ↑
What is The Davis Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Davis Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0751429. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Davis Family 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Davis Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-davis-family-foundation-inc-morg_bd38b00ab242427582e5d06776780bca
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