The Davis Family Fund Inc
The Davis Family Fund Inc is a private foundation based in Madison, Connecticut. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in arts and culture, education, hunger relief, LGBTQ+ inclusion, and historical preservation.
The Davis Family Fund Inc at a glance
In short: The Davis Family Fund Inc gave $43K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Connecticut. 30% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $43,400
- +25.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,447
- +4.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,150
- Total assets
- $496,440
- -1.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (9 of 30, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (69% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Davis Family Fund 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: 837 Boston Post Road 12, Madison, CT 06443
Phone: (516) 338-9500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Davis Family Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Madison Cultural Arts ($3K). Together the top 10 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
138 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 138 grants of 138 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 69% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut. The remaining shares went to California (13%), the District of Columbia (7%), New York (7%), and New Jersey (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Davis Family Fund Inc open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 30 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2023) to $44K (2021). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Madison Cultural Arts Madison, CT | general CONTRIBUTION | $2,500 |
| Madison Foundation Madison, CT | general contribution | $2,500 |
| EC Scranton Memorial Library MadIson, CT | general contribution | $2,500 |
| Feeding San Diego San Diego, CA | General Contribution | $2,200 |
| Shoreline Arts Alliance Guilford, CT | general CONTRIBUTION | $2,000 |
| Madison ABC Program Madison, CT | general contribution | $2,000 |
| MCS Inc Madison, CT | General Contribution | $2,000 |
| PPFA New York, NY | General Contribution | $2,000 |
| Raise the Roof Madison, CT | General Contribution | $2,000 |
| Aryeh Stein-Azen Fund Princeton, NJ | General Contribution | $1,800 |
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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 | $496,440 | $48,624 | $56,305 | $43,400 | 30 | $43,400 | $41,074 | $44,722 |
| 2024 | $504,121 | $12,095 | $41,378 | $34,500 | 25 | $34,500 | $12,095 | $41,356 |
| 2023 | $533,404 | $4,850 | $42,806 | $34,500 | 27 | $34,500 | $10,424 | $35,294 |
| 2022 | $571,360 | $21,765 | $50,787 | $40,000 | 27 | $40,000 | $21,765 | $38,700 |
| 2021 | $600,382 | $31,440 | $53,114 | $44,050 | 29 | — | $31,440 | $43,656 |
| 2020 | $671,926 | $127,698 | $49,568 | $40,050 | 24 | — | $127,698 | $39,725 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Davis Family Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $45K for 2025 — 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 mission statement for the fund itself is available here. Its 2025 grantees include organizations with varied missions. EC Scranton Memorial Library says it serves Madison residents’ learning, information, cultural enrichment, and enjoyment needs. Madison ABC Program says it provides educationally disadvantaged students with access to secondary education and support for college. Shoreline Arts Alliance says it supports artists through recognition, mentorship, networking, education, and professional development.
Other 2025 grantees include Feeding San Diego, which says it connects people facing hunger with nutritious meals through food rescue and community partnerships; PFLAG, which says it works toward a caring, affirming world for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them; and Madison Historical Society, which says it collects, preserves, and documents historically important items from Madison for exhibition and education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the fund made 30 grants totaling $43,400. Grants ranged from $500 to $2,500, with a median of $1,150. Notable awards included $2,500 each to Madison Cultural Arts, Madison Foundation, and EC Scranton Memorial Library; $2,200 to Feeding San Diego; and $2,000 each to Shoreline Arts Alliance, Madison ABC Program, MCS Inc, PPFA, and Raise the Roof.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Russell A Davis as president, Gerald A Davis as treasurer, and Stephen M Davis as secretary.
The Davis Family Fund Inc is led by Russell A Davis, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Russell A Davis
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gerald A Davis
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stephen M Davis
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Davis Family Fund Inc
How much does The Davis Family Fund Inc give each year?
The Davis Family Fund Inc gave $43K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $35K across 25 grants.
What is The Davis Family Fund Inc's typical grant size?
The Davis Family Fund Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,150, and its average grant was $1,447, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Davis Family Fund Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Davis Family Fund Inc give grants?
The Davis Family Fund Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (13%) and District of Columbia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, CT (10 grants), San Diego, CA (3 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Guilford, CT (2 grants).
Does The Davis Family Fund Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Davis Family Fund Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (30 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Davis Family Fund Inc's largest grantees?
The Davis Family Fund Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Madison Cultural Arts ($2,500), Madison Foundation ($2,500) and EC Scranton Memorial Library ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Davis Family Fund Inc?
The Davis Family Fund Inc reported $496K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $43K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $45K (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 The Davis Family Fund Inc fund?
No mission statement for the fund itself is available here. Its 2025 grantees include organizations with varied missions. EC Scranton Memorial Library says it serves Madison residents’ learning, information, cultural enrichment, and enjoyment needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Davis Family Fund 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 Fund Inc's EIN?
The Davis Family Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6160952. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Davis Family Fund 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.
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 January 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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