The Gerard H Davis and Roberta Davis
The Gerard H Davis and Roberta Davis is a private foundation based in Darien, Connecticut. In 2024, it reported 29 grants totaling $240,427 to charitable organizations, including arts organizations, educational institutions, and organizations working in areas such as humanitarian aid and civil rights.
The Gerard H Davis and Roberta Davis at a glance
In short: The Gerard H Davis and Roberta Davis gave $240K across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $240,427
- +36.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- +222.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,291
- -57.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $2,780,063
- +1.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (41% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Gerard H Davis and Roberta Davis
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 55 Phillips Lane Co Sima Farmer, Darien, CT 06820-4206
Phone: (203) 363-7665
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Gerard H Davis and Roberta Davis funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center ($33K). Together the top 10 received $198K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 45 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (41%), Connecticut (23%), Maryland (14%), Massachusetts (6%), and Pennsylvania (4%). The listed grants also included recipients in Alabama, Rhode Island, and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Gerard H Davis and Roberta Davis gives
- 28% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 182% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $176K (2023) to $240K (2024). In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $240K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $33,250 |
| Doctors Without Borders Hagerstown, MD | Charitable Contribution | $33,250 |
| Lighhouse Guild New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $33,250 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $33,250 |
| Adam J Lewis Academy Bridgeport, CT | Charitable Contribution | $20,250 |
| Friends of Darien Youth Hockey Darien, CT | Charitable Contribution | $20,189 |
| Greenwich Scholarship Association Greenwich, CT | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Montgomery, AL | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Symphony Hall Boston, MA | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,780,063 | $100,144 | $253,218 | $240,427 | 29 | $245,252 | $92,178 | $134,859 |
| 2023 | $2,744,195 | $94,489 | $189,514 | $175,814 | 9 | $182,404 | $87,379 | $134,744 |
| 2022 | $2,835,720 | $26,638 | $191,165 | $183,564 | 7 | $187,365 | $22,838 | $139,009 |
| 2021 | $3,000,247 | $247 | — | — | — | — | $247 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gerard H Davis and Roberta Davis reported a distributable amount of $135K for 2024 — 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 foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Adam J. Lewis Academy says it works to provide underserved children in Bridgeport with a high-quality elementary education, while Greenwich Scholarship Association says it provides need-based assistance to graduating students pursuing higher education. Other 2024 recipients included arts organizations such as Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and Metropolitan Opera Association, and Doctors Without Borders.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 29 grants totaling $240,427. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $33,250, with a median of $2,500. Among the largest grants were $33,250 each to Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Doctors Without Borders, Lighhouse Guild, and Metropolitan Opera Association; $20,250 to Adam J Lewis Academy; and $20,189 to Friends of Darien Youth Hockey. Other listed grants included $10,000 to Greenwich Scholarship Association and $5,000 each to Southern Poverty Law Center, Symphony Hall, and College of the Holy Cross.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sima F Farmer and Daniel L Daniels as trustees.
The Gerard H Davis and Roberta Davis's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel L. Daniels
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$7K (2022) → $8K (2024)
Sima F. Farmer
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $8K, to Daniel L Daniels (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Gerard H Davis and Roberta Davis
How much does The Gerard H Davis and Roberta Davis give each year?
The Gerard H Davis and Roberta Davis gave $240K across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $176K across 9 grants.
What is The Gerard H Davis and Roberta Davis's typical grant size?
The Gerard H Davis and Roberta Davis's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $8,291, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Gerard H Davis and Roberta Davis give grants?
The Gerard H Davis and Roberta Davis's top state is New York, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Connecticut (23%) and Maryland (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants), Darien, CT (3 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Who are The Gerard H Davis and Roberta Davis's largest grantees?
The Gerard H Davis and Roberta Davis's largest 2024 grantees include Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center ($33,250), Doctors Without Borders ($33,250) and Lighhouse Guild ($33,250), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Gerard H Davis and Roberta Davis?
The Gerard H Davis and Roberta Davis reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $245K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $135K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Gerard H Davis and Roberta Davis fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Adam J. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Gerard H Davis and Roberta Davis?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Gerard H Davis and Roberta Davis's EIN?
The Gerard H Davis and Roberta Davis's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4677715. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does The Gerard H Davis and Roberta Davis 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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