The John C Davison Family Charitable Foundation Inc
The John C Davison Family Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Baltimore, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $161K. Net investment income was $34K.
The John C Davison Family Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The John C Davison Family Charitable Foundation Inc gave $161K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $161K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $161,386
- +361.1% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $161,386
- +822.2% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $161,386
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The John C Davison Family Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Ben & Zelda Cohen Charitable Foundation Inc ($161K).
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 11 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The John C Davison Family Charitable Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 47% from 2019 to 2022. Method
- In 2021 it paid out 371% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2021) to $161K (2022). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $161K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ben & Zelda Cohen Charitable Foundation Inc Baltimore, MD | Charitable | $161,386 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $34,462 | $161,412 | $161,386 | 1 | $161,386 | $34,436 | — |
| 2021 | $126,950 | $-94,000 | $35,528 | $35,000 | 2 | $35,000 | — | $9,442 |
| 2020 | $256,478 | $20,001 | $45,534 | $45,000 | 3 | — | — | $13,236 |
| 2019 | $282,011 | $95,007 | $110,034 | $110,000 | 5 | — | — | $14,259 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The John C Davison Family Charitable Foundation Inc is led by John C Davison, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
John C Davison
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Davison
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 John C Davison Family Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does The John C Davison Family Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
The John C Davison Family Charitable Foundation Inc gave $161K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $35K across 2 grants.
Where does The John C Davison Family Charitable Foundation Inc operate?
The John C Davison Family Charitable Foundation Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Maryland, New York.
What is The John C Davison Family Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
The John C Davison Family Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2301648. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 13, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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