The Irene E and George A Davis Foundation
The Irene E and George A Davis Foundation is a private foundation, based in Springfield, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $104.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $8.5M. Net investment income was $21.0M.
The Irene E and George A Davis Foundation at a glance
In short: The Irene E and George A Davis Foundation gave $8.5M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $8.5M), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,491,456
- +3.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,491,456
- +3.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,491,456
- Total assets
- $104,277,227
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Irene E and George A Davis Foundation
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Irene E and George A Davis Foundation
Who The Irene E and George A Davis Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Irene E and George A Davis Foundation gives
- Giving grew 45% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5.8M (2021) to $8.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $8.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached List of Grants Paid Springfield, MA | See Attached Schedule of Grants Paid | $8,491,456 |
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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 | $104,277,227 | $19,917,255 | $10,460,868 | $8,491,456 | 1 | $9,593,563 | $21,044,248 | $9,604,091 |
| 2023 | $94,820,840 | $26,945,016 | $9,664,055 | $8,185,642 | 1 | $8,975,706 | $4,426,348 | $8,810,306 |
| 2022 | $77,539,879 | $10,687,163 | $8,355,533 | $6,940,400 | 1 | $7,606,526 | $1,718,041 | $7,679,044 |
| 2021 | $75,208,249 | $7,677,486 | $7,266,222 | $5,849,062 | 1 | $6,290,999 | $7,488,063 | $7,542,976 |
| 2020 | $74,799,666 | $13,067,801 | $6,842,644 | $5,907,428 | 1 | — | $14,982,102 | $5,803,151 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Irene E and George A Davis Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Irene E and George A Davis Foundation is led by Laurel D. Ferretti, President & Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Laurel D. Ferretti
President & Director
Director → President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Andrew M. Davis
Treasurer & Director
Director → Treasurer & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jane E. Davis-Kusek
Vice President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stephen A. Davis
Director
Vice President, Treasurer & Director → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John H. Davis (2020–2022) — Director
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 Irene E and George A Davis Foundation
How much does The Irene E and George A Davis Foundation give each year?
The Irene E and George A Davis Foundation gave $8.5M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8.2M across 1 grant.
How large is The Irene E and George A Davis Foundation?
The Irene E and George A Davis Foundation reported $104.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9.6M (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.
Where does The Irene E and George A Davis Foundation operate?
The Irene E and George A Davis Foundation has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is The Irene E and George A Davis Foundation's EIN?
The Irene E and George A Davis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1816364. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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