The Denise Frisch Davis Foundation
The Denise Frisch Davis Foundation is a private foundation, based in Highland Park, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $875K. Net investment income was $139K.
The Denise Frisch Davis Foundation at a glance
In short: The Denise Frisch Davis Foundation gave $875K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $875K), mostly in New York. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $875,000
- +2436.2% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- -93.3% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $875,000
- +37943.5% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $875,000
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Denise Frisch Davis Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Vanguard Donor Advised Fund ($875K).
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 24 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Denise Frisch Davis Foundation gives
- Giving grew 3576% from 2020 to 2023. 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2020) to $875K (2023). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $875K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Donor Advised Fund New York, NY | Give assets to charities for meaningful and lasting impact. | $875,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $142,411 | $878,244 | $875,000 | 1 | $875,000 | $139,167 |
| 2022 | $735,833 | $47,858 | $36,657 | $34,500 | 15 | $34,500 | $45,701 |
| 2021 | $724,632 | $44,948 | $26,500 | $23,800 | 4 | $23,800 | $42,248 |
| 2020 | $706,184 | $44,525 | $25,402 | $23,800 | 4 | — | $42,923 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Denise Frisch Davis Foundation is led by Denise Frisch Davis, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Denise Frisch Davis
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Scott Davis
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Denise Frisch Davis Foundation
How much does The Denise Frisch Davis Foundation give each year?
The Denise Frisch Davis Foundation gave $875K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $35K across 15 grants.
Where does The Denise Frisch Davis Foundation operate?
The Denise Frisch Davis Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, New York.
What is The Denise Frisch Davis Foundation's EIN?
The Denise Frisch Davis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-2127334. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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 2020–2023
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