The Donald F and Maxine B Davison
The Donald F and Maxine B Davison is a private foundation based in Spencerport, New York. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with recipients including education, health, hospice, cultural, and public media organizations.
The Donald F and Maxine B Davison at a glance
In short: The Donald F and Maxine B Davison gave $514K across 50 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in New York. 13% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $514,000
- -3.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 50
- +2.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,280
- -5.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $8,458,073
- -0.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (6 of 45, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (93% 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 Donald F and Maxine B Davison
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 418, Spencerport, NY 14559
Phone: (585) 352-5111
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Donald F and Maxine B Davison funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Homestead for Hope ($50K). Together the top 10 received $248K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($25,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
232 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 224 grants of 232 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. The remaining reported shares went to Ohio (3%), Virginia (2%), Georgia (1%), and Michigan (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 50 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Donald F and Maxine B Davison open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 45 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 84% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 90% 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $505K (2022) to $561K (2020). In 2025 it made 50 grants totaling $514K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Homestead for Hope Rochester, NY | Hospital Needs | $50,000 |
| Genesee Country Museum Mumford, NY | Support Education | $35,000 |
| Aurora House Spencerport, NY | Support Hospice Care | $32,500 |
| Seneca Park Zoo Rochester, NY | Support Zoo Programs | $25,000 |
| Spencerport Depot & Canal Museum Spencerport, NY | Educational | $20,000 |
| The Hochstein School of Music & Dance Rochester, NY | General Scholarship and Hornors Program | $20,000 |
| WXXI Rochester, NY | Support Public Television | $20,000 |
| Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation Columbus, OH | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Rochester Community Robotics Webster, NY | Support Student Programs in Science & Technology. | $15,000 |
| Young Women's College Prep Rochester, NY | Support Educational Programs | $15,000 |
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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 | $8,458,073 | $551,884 | $625,588 | $514,000 | 50 | $542,856 | $501,790 | $604,276 |
| 2024 | $8,531,777 | $811,831 | $647,369 | $531,000 | 49 | $557,868 | $763,044 | $575,037 |
| 2023 | $8,365,315 | $897,998 | $632,186 | $537,500 | 46 | $560,687 | $851,867 | $524,292 |
| 2022 | $8,099,503 | $481,511 | $600,936 | $505,000 | 45 | $527,819 | $436,206 | $549,013 |
| 2021 | $8,218,928 | $622,203 | $630,234 | $530,000 | 42 | $549,263 | $574,746 | $634,897 |
| 2020 | $8,226,959 | $713,563 | $642,301 | $560,500 | 40 | — | $672,014 | $519,195 |
| 2019 | $8,155,697 | $555,557 | $657,353 | $560,000 | 40 | — | $510,256 | $538,856 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Donald F and Maxine B Davison reported a distributable amount of $604K for 2025 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes, including education, scholarships, hospice care, children’s health, science and technology programs, zoo programs, and public television.
The Genesee Country Museum describes its mission as connecting people with history, art, and nature through immersive experiences. Rochester Community Robotics says it enables students to participate in FIRST Robotics and FIRST Lego League programs to encourage careers in science and technology. Cure Childhood Cancer Association describes its work as supporting children and families coping with childhood cancer or chronic blood disorders and promoting and funding research. Other 2025 recipients include Monroe Community College Foundation, Genesee Community College Foundation, an individual recipient, and Shenandoah University; their stated missions concern advancing college programs, educating students, and supporting learning and community contribution.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 50 grants totaling $514,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median of $10,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $50,000 to Homestead for Hope for hospital needs; $35,000 to Genesee Country Museum for education support; $32,500 to Aurora House for hospice care; and $25,000 to Seneca Park Zoo for zoo programs. Other grants included $20,000 each to Spencerport Depot & Canal Museum for educational purposes, The Hochstein School of Music & Dance for its general scholarship and honors program, and WXXI to support public television. Rochester Community Robotics and Young Women’s College Prep each received $15,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Timothy L Baum, Todd D Green, Patrick R George, and Michael Baum as trustees.
The Donald F and Maxine B Davison's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; 3 of 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Baum
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$14K (2019) → $20K (2025)
Patrick R. George
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$6K (2019) → $5K (2025)
Timothy L. Baum
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$14K (2019) → $14K (2025)
Todd D. Green
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $20K, to Michael Baum (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Donald F and Maxine B Davison
How much does The Donald F and Maxine B Davison give each year?
The Donald F and Maxine B Davison gave $514K across 50 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $531K across 49 grants.
What is The Donald F and Maxine B Davison's typical grant size?
The Donald F and Maxine B Davison's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,280, across 50 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Donald F and Maxine B Davison that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Donald F and Maxine B Davison give grants?
The Donald F and Maxine B Davison gives mostly in New York: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Rochester, NY (23 grants), Spencerport, NY (7 grants) and Brockport, NY (2 grants).
Does The Donald F and Maxine B Davison give general operating support?
Occasionally: 2% of The Donald F and Maxine B Davison's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 50) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (8 grants) and "Support Education" (4 grants).
Who are The Donald F and Maxine B Davison's largest grantees?
The Donald F and Maxine B Davison's largest 2025 grantees include Homestead for Hope ($50,000), Genesee Country Museum ($35,000) and Aurora House ($32,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($25,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Donald F and Maxine B Davison?
The Donald F and Maxine B Davison reported $8.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $543K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $604K (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 Donald F and Maxine B Davison fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes, including education, scholarships, hospice care, children’s health, science and technology programs, zoo programs, and public television. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Donald F and Maxine B Davison?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Donald F and Maxine B Davison's EIN?
The Donald F and Maxine B Davison's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-6010237. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Donald F and Maxine B Davison 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 14, 2025)
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