The John R and M Margrite Davis Foundation
The John R and M Margrite Davis Foundation is a private foundation based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations working in areas including humanitarian relief, housing, health care, veterans’ services, and animal welfare.
The John R and M Margrite Davis Foundation at a glance
In short: The John R and M Margrite Davis Foundation gave $853K across 52 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), top state South Carolina. 13% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $853,000
- +2.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 52
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,404
- -5.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,375
- Total assets
- $5,447,158
- +2.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (7 of 52, 2025)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (25% 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 John R and M Margrite Davis Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing requests a letter with a copy of the applicant’s IRS 501(c)(3) exemption letter. The filing states that awards have no restrictions and that giving is not limited to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- None; availability of funds.
- Deadline
- None; availability of funds.
- Contact
Application contact: John Raymond Cunningham
Mailing address: 2 Calle De Princesa, Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
Phone: (949) 939-3946
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The John R and M Margrite Davis Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Habitat for Humanity ($80K). Together the top 10 received $478K.
Grant Size Distribution
247 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 223 grants of 247 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in South Carolina (25%), the District of Columbia (18%), California (17%), North Carolina (11%), and Virginia (8%). These percentages describe recipient states, not necessarily where grantees carry out their work.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 52 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The John R and M Margrite Davis Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 52 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 83% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+16%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% 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 $650K (2019) to $853K (2025). In 2025 it made 52 grants totaling $853K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Habitat for Humanity Santa Ana, CA | General Charitable | $80,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | General Chartitable | $80,000 |
| US Vets Inglelwood, CA | General Charitable | $65,000 |
| Greenville Free Clinic Greenville, SC | Medical | $50,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | General Charitable | $50,000 |
| Team Rubicon Washington, DC | General Charitable | $40,000 |
| Pets for Vets Wilmington, NC | General Charitable | $38,000 |
| Prismagreenville Hosp Greenville, SC | Medical | $25,000 |
| Hope for Ukraine Roseland, NJ | General Charitable | $25,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic - Afib Cleveland, OH | Medical | $25,000 |
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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 | $5,447,158 | $1,063,083 | $922,208 | $853,000 | 52 | $853,000 | $211,642 | $891,098 |
| 2024 | $5,296,283 | $528,832 | $892,043 | $829,250 | 48 | $829,250 | $265,118 | $744,920 |
| 2023 | $5,659,494 | $265,215 | $776,539 | $720,500 | 42 | $720,500 | $258,321 | $735,843 |
| 2022 | $6,156,379 | $315,032 | $794,258 | $736,000 | 50 | $736,000 | $196,352 | $731,125 |
| 2021 | $6,710,556 | $1,130,806 | $822,384 | $790,000 | 55 | $790,000 | $220,175 | $798,484 |
| 2020 | $6,332,205 | $207,125 | $717,232 | $675,000 | 49 | — | $201,518 | $658,543 |
| 2019 | $6,841,988 | $614,200 | $694,325 | $650,000 | 50 | — | $238,096 | $689,840 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The John R and M Margrite Davis Foundation reported a distributable amount of $891K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants include support designated for general charitable purposes, medical care, and medical research. Grantees describe their own work in varied terms: World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises; Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento describes building locally in Sacramento and Yolo Counties; and Pets for Vets says it pairs veterans with trained shelter or rescue pets and provides ongoing support.
Other examples include Samaritan’s Purse, which describes providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine; Mercy Chefs, which says it provides meals during disasters and emergencies and in underserved communities; and the Upstate Mediation Center, which describes providing affordable mediation and conflict-resolution services in South Carolina’s Upstate.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 52 grants totaling $853,000. Grants ranged from $750 to $80,000, with a median of $9,375. Among the largest reported grants were $80,000 each to Habitat for Humanity and World Central Kitchen; $65,000 to US VETS; $50,000 each to the Greenville Free Clinic and Samaritan’s Purse; and $40,000 to Team Rubicon.
Other 2025 grants included $38,000 to Pets for Vets, $25,000 to Hope for Ukraine, and $20,000 each to Judicial Watch and Mercy Chefs. The grantees describe their work in their own terms: Hope for Ukraine says it provides humanitarian aid and supports well-being in Ukrainian communities, while Judicial Watch says it works on government accountability and fidelity to the rule of law.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John C Cunningham as president. Trustees listed are Raymond C Cunningham Jr, Leslie R Moore, James H Loprete, and Mary M Lyneis. Deborah Sue Cunningham is listed as secretary, treasurer, and trustee.
The John R and M Margrite Davis Foundation is led by John C. Cunningham, President since 2022 (on filings since 2019); 2 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John C. Cunningham
President
Trustee → President, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$13K (2022) → $25K (2025)
James H. Loprete
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslie R. Moore
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Mary M. Lyneis
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raymond C. Cunningham Jr.
Trustee
President → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Sue Cunningham
Secretary, Treasurer & Trutee
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
$25K (2019) → $25K (2025)
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 $25K, to Deborah Sue Cunningham (Sec/Treas/Trutee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The John R and M Margrite Davis Foundation
How much does The John R and M Margrite Davis Foundation give each year?
The John R and M Margrite Davis Foundation gave $853K across 52 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $829K across 48 grants.
What is The John R and M Margrite Davis Foundation's typical grant size?
The John R and M Margrite Davis Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $9,375, and its average grant was $16,404, across 52 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The John R and M Margrite Davis Foundation that year got $14K on average.
Where does The John R and M Margrite Davis Foundation give grants?
The John R and M Margrite Davis Foundation's top state is South Carolina, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (18%) and California (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greenville, SC (14 grants), Detroit, MI (5 grants) and Washington, DC (4 grants).
Does The John R and M Margrite Davis Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 63% of The John R and M Margrite Davis Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (33 of 52) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Medical" (9 grants), "Religious" (3 grants) and "Charitable" (3 grants).
Who are The John R and M Margrite Davis Foundation's largest grantees?
The John R and M Margrite Davis Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Habitat for Humanity ($80,000), World Central Kitchen ($80,000) and US Vets ($65,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The John R and M Margrite Davis Foundation?
The John R and M Margrite Davis Foundation reported $5.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $853K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $891K (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 John R and M Margrite Davis Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support designated for general charitable purposes, medical care, and medical research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The John R and M Margrite Davis Foundation?
The foundation’s filing requests a letter with a copy of the applicant’s IRS 501(c)(3) exemption letter. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The John R and M Margrite Davis Foundation's EIN?
The John R and M Margrite Davis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6058593. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 26, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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