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Davidow Family Foundation is a private corporation based in WOODSIDE, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is William H Davidow. It holds total assets of $2.1M. Annual income is reported at $1.3M. Total assets have decreased from $8.3M in 2011 to $2.2M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of education. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Davidow Family Foundation has made 173 grants totaling $28.9M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $420K in 2020 to $7.6M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $13.9M distributed across 60 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $5M, with an average award of $167K. The foundation has supported 94 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, New Hampshire, New York, which account for 85% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$11K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 40 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Davidow Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of education. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 173 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NH, NY.
Davidow Family Foundation has distributed a total of $28.9M across 173 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $167K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $5M.
Davidow Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Davidow Family Foundation is headquartered in WOODSIDE, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 12 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolyn Davidow Putney | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| William H Davidow Sonja A Davidow | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Rebecca Davidow Logan | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$2.2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$2.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
173
Total Giving
$28.9M
Average Grant
$167K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
94
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colby Sawyer CollegeGENERAL FUND | New London, NH | $5M | 2023 |
| California Institute Of Technology DevelopmentGENERAL FUND | Pasadena, CA | $1M | 2023 |
| California Institute Of TechnologyGENERAL FUND | Pasadena, CA | $500K | 2023 |
| The Nature ConservancyGENERAL FUND | San Francisco, CA | $500K | 2023 |
| World Foundation For Girl Guides & Girl ScoutsPLEDGE FOR OUR CABANA | Indianapolis, IN | $60K | 2023 |
| Crystal Springs Uplands School Thrive TogetherGENERAL FUND | Hillsborough, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Huddart & Wunderlich ParksGENERAL FUND | Woodside, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Ucsf FoundationGENERAL FUND | San Francisco, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Dartmouth College FundGENERAL FUND | Hanover, NH | $50K | 2023 |
| Cal TechGENERAL FUND | Pasadena, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Horse Park At WoodsideGENERAL FUND | Woodside, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Woodside PrioryGENERAL FUND | Portolo Valley, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Grateful GuitarsGENERAL FUND | Woodside, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| St Lawrence UnivGENERAL FUND | Canton, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Thayer School Of EngineeringGENERAL FUND | Hanover, NH | $15K | 2023 |
| Shine TogetherGENERAL FUND | Milpitas, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Woodside Fire FoundationsDONATIONS | Woodside, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| The Fit Kids FoundationGENERAL FUND | Menlo Park, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Guide Dogs For The BlindGENERAL FUND | San Rafael, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Huddart And Wunderlich Education ProgramsGENERAL FUND | Redwood City, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| College Of Environmental DesignsGENERAL FUND | Pomona, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Computer History MuseumGENERAL FUND | Mountain View, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Assistance Dogs Of The WestGENERAL FUND | Santa Fe, NM | $5K | 2023 |
| Portland Museum Of ArtGENERAL FUND | Portland, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Pets In NeedGENERAL FUND | Palo Alto, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| San Francisco SymphonyGENERAL FUND | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| KqedGENERAL FUND | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Wood Comm FoundationWHOA - DAY OF THE HORSE | Woodside, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| The Horse ParkGIFT | Woodside, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Dawn Redwood TrustGENERAL FUND | Tiburon, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Woodside-Portola Valley Protection FoundationGENERAL FUND | Woodside, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Vested Interest In K9s IncGENERAL FUND | East Tauton, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Marine Mammal CenterGENERAL FUND | Sausalito, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| NrcmGENERAL FUND | Augusta, ME | $1K | 2023 |
| KceaGENERAL FUND | Redwood City, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Chp 11-99 FoundationGENERAL FUND | Costa Mesa, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Lily'S Legacy Senior DogDONATIONS | Petaluma, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| The Lost Women Of Science Initiative - 501c3GENERAL FUND | San Francisco, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| PhsspcaGENERAL FUND | San Mateo, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| KkcrGIFT | Princeville, HI | $1K | 2023 |
| Kdfc RadioGIFT | San Francisco, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Wolf Education & ResearchGENERAL FUND | University Place, WA | $500 | 2023 |
| Nce FtGENERAL FUND | Woodside, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| Kipp Bay Area SchoolsGENERAL FUND | Oakland, CA | $5M | 2022 |
| Dartmouth CollegeDAVIDOW SCHOLARSHIP FUND | Hanover, NH | $1M | 2022 |