The Marvin H Davidson Foundation Inc
The Marvin H Davidson Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Vero Beach, Florida. In 2024, it reported 37 grants totaling $6,508,087 to charitable organizations, with recipients including hospitals, research organizations, schools, and community-service organizations.
The Marvin H Davidson Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Marvin H Davidson Foundation Inc gave $6.5M across 37 grants in 2024 (avg $176K), mostly in New York. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,508,087
- +534.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 37
- +60.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $175,894
- +294.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $19,405,925
- -19.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (14 of 37, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Marvin H Davidson Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2350 S Highway A1A, Vero Beach, FL 32963
Phone: (212) 297-0400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Marvin H Davidson Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Marvin Davidson Family Foundation Inc ($5.2M). Together the top 10 received $5.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
129 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 87 grants of 129 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. Massachusetts, Florida, Connecticut, and Michigan each accounted for 1% to 2% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Marvin H Davidson Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 37 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $395K; repeat grants $43K. How we count
Medians: $28K first-time, $35K repeat.
- 59% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 466% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 117% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $814K (2020) to $6.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 37 grants totaling $6.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marvin Davidson Family Foundation Inc New York, NY | Charitable Use | $5,168,087 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center New York, NY | Charitable Use | $125,000 |
| HSS Hospital for Special Surgery New York, NY | Charitable Use | $100,000 |
| Massashusetts General Hospital Dept of Psychiatry Boston, MA | Charitable Use | $100,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Hospital Albany, NY | Charitable Use | $100,000 |
| Hope for Depression Research Foundation New York, NY | Charitable Use | $50,000 |
| Jasa New York, NY | Charitable Use | $50,000 |
| Leda New York, NY | Charitable Use | $50,000 |
| God's Love We Deliver Inc New York, NY | Charitable Use | $50,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation New York, NY | Charitable Use | $50,000 |
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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 | $19,405,925 | $1,809,949 | $6,679,947 | $6,508,087 | 37 | $1,469,867 | $1,809,949 | $1,256,219 |
| 2023 | $24,231,790 | $1,028,781 | $1,034,869 | $1,025,000 | 23 | $1,031,101 | $1,029,239 | $1,042,713 |
| 2022 | $19,252,733 | $517,620 | $1,072,331 | $1,063,000 | 20 | $1,068,275 | $513,995 | $994,506 |
| 2021 | $19,278,116 | $1,334,203 | $1,254,648 | $1,150,000 | 17 | $1,158,875 | $1,325,328 | $1,089,005 |
| 2020 | $22,345,665 | $299,849 | $840,885 | $814,425 | 32 | — | $594,065 | $1,107,434 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Marvin H Davidson Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.3M 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 working in areas including medical care and research, education, and social services. For example, Hope for Depression Research Foundation says it funds neuroscience research into depression and related mood disorders and raises public awareness; JASA says it provides housing management and services that help older adults remain in their communities; and Rye Country Day School describes its work as providing a college-preparatory education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 37 grants totaling $6,508,087. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $5,168,087, with a median grant of $30,000. The largest grant, $5,168,087, went to Marvin Davidson Family Foundation Inc for charitable use. Other notable grants included $125,000 to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; $100,000 each to Hospital for Special Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry, and St. Jude Children’s Hospital; and $50,000 each to Hope for Depression Research Foundation, JASA, LEDA, God’s Love We Deliver, and Robin Hood Foundation.
Other 2024 recipients included Rye Country Day School and Quail Valley Charities, each receiving $35,000; East Side House, Trevor Project, and Hackley School, each receiving $30,000; and Fiver Children’s Foundation, which received $25,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Scott Davidson as president, Ryan Davidson as treasurer/secretary, and Frank Rango as vice president.
The Marvin H Davidson Foundation Inc is led by Scott Davidson, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Scott Davidson
President
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Davidson
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$113K (2024)
Frank Rango
Vice President
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: David M. Warren (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Marvin H. Davidson (2020–2022) — President, Treasurer & Director
- Former: Mary McDonnell Davidson (2020–2022) — Vice President
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $113K, to Ryan Davidson (Treasurer/Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about The Marvin H Davidson Foundation Inc
How much does The Marvin H Davidson Foundation Inc give each year?
The Marvin H Davidson Foundation Inc gave $6.5M across 37 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.0M across 23 grants.
What is The Marvin H Davidson Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Marvin H Davidson Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $175,894, across 37 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Marvin H Davidson Foundation Inc that year got $395K on average.
Where does The Marvin H Davidson Foundation Inc give grants?
The Marvin H Davidson Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (13 grants) and Rye, NY (3 grants).
Does The Marvin H Davidson Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 37 grants with a stated purpose on The Marvin H Davidson Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Use" (37 grants).
Who are The Marvin H Davidson Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Marvin H Davidson Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Marvin Davidson Family Foundation Inc ($5,168,087), Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center ($125,000) and HSS Hospital for Special Surgery ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Marvin H Davidson Foundation Inc?
The Marvin H Davidson Foundation Inc reported $19.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Marvin H Davidson Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including medical care and research, education, and social services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Marvin H Davidson Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Marvin H Davidson Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Marvin H Davidson Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6217756. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Marvin H Davidson Foundation Inc 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 2020–2024
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