The Scott & Susan Davidson Fdn Inc
The Scott & Susan Davidson Fdn Inc is a private foundation based in Vero Beach, Florida. In its 2024 filing, it reported giving $162,500 through 15 grants to charitable organizations.
The Scott & Susan Davidson Fdn Inc at a glance
In short: The Scott & Susan Davidson Fdn Inc gave $163K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in New York. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $162,500
- -1.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,833
- +5.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,052,599
- -2.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (2 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (69% 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 Scott & Susan Davidson Fdn Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2350 South Highway A1A, Vero Beach, FL 32963
Phone: (212) 446-4080
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Scott & Susan Davidson Fdn Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was HSS Hospital ($25K). Together the top 10 received $140K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 68 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 69% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 9% each to recipients in Massachusetts and Florida, 6% to Connecticut, and 3% to New Hampshire.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Scott & Susan Davidson Fdn Inc open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 15 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 87% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−18%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 104% 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 $151K (2022) to $197K (2021). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $163K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| HSS Hospital New York, NY | Unrestricted Grant for Exempt Purposes | $25,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering New York, NY | Unrestricted Grant for Exempt Purposes | $25,000 |
| St Jude's Childrens Hospital New York, NY | Unrestricted Grant for Exempt Purposes | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA | Unrestricted Grant for Exempt Purposes | $15,000 |
| Hackley School Tarrytown, NY | Unrestricted Grant for Exempt Purposes | $10,000 |
| Rye Country Day School Rye, NY | Unrestricted Grant for Exempt Purposes | $10,000 |
| University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | Unrestricted Grant for Exempt Purposes | $10,000 |
| Make-a-Wish Foundation of CT Inc Trumbull, CT | Unrestricted Grant for Exempt Purposes | $10,000 |
| Adirondack Scholarship Foundation Inc Plattsburgh, NY | Unrestricted Grant for Exempt Purposes | $5,000 |
| Deerwood Foundation Portsmouth, NH | Unrestricted Grant for Exempt Purposes | $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 | $3,052,599 | $90,858 | $164,358 | $162,500 | 15 | $162,750 | $132,478 | $156,639 |
| 2023 | $3,124,715 | $103,478 | $171,713 | $164,500 | 16 | $167,900 | $126,056 | $155,155 |
| 2022 | $3,192,683 | $45,909 | $157,632 | $151,000 | 13 | $154,392 | $87,525 | $164,885 |
| 2021 | $3,331,163 | $57,951 | $207,959 | $197,180 | 12 | $202,305 | $52,556 | $177,655 |
| 2020 | $3,462,807 | $11,388 | $195,414 | $176,220 | 12 | — | $6,203 | $182,234 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Scott & Susan Davidson Fdn Inc reported a distributable amount of $157K 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 included hospitals, schools, a university, charitable organizations, and a scholarship foundation. Rye Country Day School describes its mission as providing a college-preparatory education for students from pre-kindergarten through grade 12. Hackley School describes itself as an independent, coeducational college-preparatory school serving kindergarten through grade 12. Quail Valley Charities says it hosts charity golf events whose proceeds go to other charitable organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $162,500. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $25,000, with a median of $10,000. Among its largest grants were $25,000 each to HSS Hospital, Memorial Sloan Kettering, and St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital; $15,000 to Massachusetts General Hospital; and $10,000 each to Hackley School, Rye Country Day School, the University of Miami, and Make-A-Wish Foundation of CT Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Scott E Davidson as president/director, Susan Davidson as secretary/director, and Stephen Dowicz as secretary/director.
The Scott & Susan Davidson Fdn Inc is led by Scott E. Davidson, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Scott E. Davidson
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Dowicz
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Davidson
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Scott & Susan Davidson Fdn Inc
How much does The Scott & Susan Davidson Fdn Inc give each year?
The Scott & Susan Davidson Fdn Inc gave $163K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $165K across 16 grants.
What is The Scott & Susan Davidson Fdn Inc's typical grant size?
The Scott & Susan Davidson Fdn Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,833, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Scott & Susan Davidson Fdn Inc that year got $8K on average.
Where does The Scott & Susan Davidson Fdn Inc give grants?
The Scott & Susan Davidson Fdn Inc gives mostly in New York: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (9%) and Florida (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants) and Rye, NY (3 grants).
Does The Scott & Susan Davidson Fdn Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Scott & Susan Davidson Fdn Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Scott & Susan Davidson Fdn Inc's largest grantees?
The Scott & Susan Davidson Fdn Inc's largest 2024 grantees include HSS Hospital ($25,000), Memorial Sloan Kettering ($25,000) and St Jude's Childrens Hospital ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Scott & Susan Davidson Fdn Inc?
The Scott & Susan Davidson Fdn Inc reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $163K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $157K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Scott & Susan Davidson Fdn Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included hospitals, schools, a university, charitable organizations, and a scholarship foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Scott & Susan Davidson Fdn Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 Scott & Susan Davidson Fdn Inc's EIN?
The Scott & Susan Davidson Fdn Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4088730. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Scott & Susan Davidson Fdn 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Scott & Susan Davidson Fdn Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-scott-and-susan-davidson-fdn-inc-morg_a1cf28d7018146fabb16771a5f89fe38
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