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William Davidson Foundation

Quick Facts

EIN
203899187
Location
BLOOMFLD HLS, MI
Category
Philanthropy & Grantmaking
Total Assets
$1.1B
Annual Income
$406.4M
IRS Ruling Year
2006
Organization Type
Corporation
Principal Officer
% William Davidson Foundation
Tax Deductibility
Contributions are deductible

About This Foundation

William Davidson Foundation is a private corporation based in BLOOMFLD HLS, MI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2006. The principal officer is % William Davidson Foundation. It holds total assets of $1.1B. Annual income is reported at $406.4M. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.

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Financial Overview

Total Giving

$71.8M

2023-4%

Total Assets

$1.1B

2023+0%

Fair Market Value

$1.5B

2023

Net Worth

$1.1B

2023

Grants Paid

$60M

2023

Contributions

$0

2023

Net Investment Income

$19.5M

2023

Distribution Amount

$69.5M

2023

Total Giving by Year

$16.3M
11
$20.2M
12
$51.1M
13
$54.1M
14
$63M
15
$67.9M
19
$63.4M
20
$68.3M
21
$75.2M
22
$71.8M
23

Asset Growth

$351.2M
11
$447.5M
12
$503.5M
13
$828.1M
14
$765.3M
15
$1.1B
19
$1.1B
20
$1.1B
21
$1.1B
22
$1.1B
23

Investment Portfolio (2023)

Total: $80.2M

Government Obligations: $80.2M
Other Investments: $953.4M
Cash: $592K
Government Obligations (8%)
Other Investments (92%)
Cash (0%)

Expense Breakdown (2023)

Grants Paid$60M
Officer Compensation$1.3M
Pension & Benefits$1M
Travel & Conferences$876K
Occupancy$231K
Accounting Fees$99K
Depreciation$31K
Legal Fees$24K

Revenue Sources (2023)

Capital Gains (Net)
$30.4M
Dividends
$1.6M
Interest
$977K
Other Income
$-4,544,034

Financial Details (2023)

Total Revenue
$28.5M
Total Expenses
$71.8M
Exempt Purpose Expenses
$67.1M
Required Distribution
$69.5M
Undistributed Income
$51.8M
Grants Approved (Future)
$23M
Total Liabilities
$4K
Excise Tax
$271K

Foundation Classification (2023)

Operating FoundationGrants to IndividualsNon-Charity GrantsLobbying ActivityExcess Business Holdings

Grantmaking Insights

Total Grants

50

Total Giving

$56.3M

Average Grant

$1.1M

Median Grant

$660K

Grant Range

Min$250K
Max$5.9M
Median: $660K
Smallest grantLargest grant

Geographic Distribution of Grants

AK
ME
VT
NH
WA
ID
MT
ND
MN
WI
MI
MI: $27.7M (20)
NY
NY: $16.5M (17)
MA
CT
RI
OR
NV
WY
SD
IA
IL
IN
OH
OH: $900K (1)
PA
PA: $1M (1)
NJ
CA
CA: $350K (1)
UT
CO
NE
MO
KY
WV
VA
MD
DE
DC
DC: $3M (4)
AZ
NM
KS
AR
TN
NC
SC
OK
LA
MS
AL
GA
GA: $1.5M (2)
FL
HI
TX
MI$27.7M (20)
NY$16.5M (17)
DC$3M (4)
GA$1.5M (2)
PA$1M (1)
OH$900K (1)

Past Grantees

RecipientLocationAmountYear
Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan DetroitTo support the Israel Emergency Campaign and to establish a Donor Advised Fund to support the emergency in Israel.Bloomfield Hills, MI$5.9M2023
Community Foundation For Southeast MichiganFor the Unified Greenway Endowment Fund of the Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan.Detroit, MI$5M2023
The Company For The Reconstruction And Development Of The Jewish QuarterTo support the Western Wall Plaza Elevator project.Jerusalem$4.2M2023
Holocaust Memorial Center Dba Holocaust Memorial Ctr Zekelman Family CampusTo support the renovation of the permanent exhibit.Farmington Hills, MI$3M2023
Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan DetroitTo support the 2024 annual campaign.Bloomfield Hills, MI$2.9M2023
American Friends Of Beit Hatfutsot - The Museum Of The Jewish PeopleTo support the creation of the ANU digital database for Jewish identity exploration and engagement.New York, NY$2.5M2023
Afsnc IncGeneral operating support and to support the innovation diplomacy work of Start-Up Nation Central Ltd. (CC)New York, NY$2.5M2023
Detroit OperaTo support the 2023-24 and 2024-25 opera seasons.Detroit, MI$2M2023
Birthright Israel FoundationTo support and expand the Onward Israel program with support for Detroit and Michigan-based participants and for one-time supplemental support to maintain and increase the number of Onward Israel participants in 2023.New York, NY$1.9M2023
Sefaria IncTo support Sefaria's Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks zt"l Legacy Project.New York, NY$1.5M2023
Eastern Market CorporationTo support the redevelopment of the Shed 4 area, and to support stormwater improvements and the Annual Fund.Detroit, MI$1.5M2023
Shabbat Project Inc Dba OnetableTo support the implementation for the strategic plan.New York, NY$1.4M2023
Foundation For Detroit'S FutureFor Support of the Grand Bargain for the Detroit Institute of Arts.Detroit, MI$1.3M2023
Community Foundation For Southeast MichiganTo support the New Economy Initiative.Detroit, MI$1.3M2023
Detroit Symphony Orchestra IncTo support the William Davidson Neighborhood Concert Series and for operating support, which includes capacity-building and strategic planning.Detroit, MI$1.3M2023
American Israel Education Foundation IncGeneral Operating SupportWashington, DC$1M2023
Hadassah The Women'S Zionist Organization Of America IncTo support the transformation of the -3 floor of the Sarah Wetsman Davidson Hospital Tower into an emergency hospital of 100 beds.New York, NY$1M2023
The Schechter Institutes IncTo support the TALI Education Fund and the Schechter Institute Graduate School of Jewish Studies.Philadelphia, PA$1M2023
Jewish Theological Seminary Of AmericaGeneral operating support for the William Davidson Graduate School of Jewish Education.New York, NY$1M2023
Washington Institute For Near East PolicyTo support the William Davidson Distinguished Fellow and the Young Scholars Program.Washington, DC$950K2023
The Shalom Hartman Institute Of North AmericaTo support work in metro Detroit and Hartman Digital.New York, NY$900K2023
Wexner FoundationTo support the new Wexner Davidson scholars' program, provide continued support for Davidson Scholars classes 32 and 33, and support alumni programming.New Albany, OH$900K2023
Hillel The Foundation For Jewish Campus LifeTo support the Israel and Antisemitism Program, The Center for Jewish and Israel Education, and the Israel Leadership Network.Washington, DC$750K2023
The Idi Foundation IncFor General Operating Support and support for the William Davidson Senior Fellow for Economic Policy, and the Center for Governance and the Economy.Atlanta, GA$749K2023
The Idi Foundation IncTo support the William Davidson Senior Fellow and the IDI's Center for Governance and the Economy.Atlanta, GA$720K2023
United Jewish FoundationTo support the WDF Director Discretionary Philanthropic Fund.Bloomfield Hills, MI$600K2023
Hazon IncTo support Detroit based efforts.New York, NY$525K2023
Gesher Foundation IncTo support the AMI Initiative.New York, NY$500K2023
Mechon HadarTo support the Pedagogy of Partnership's Midwest Fellowship and the Children and Family Division.New York, NY$500K2023
Maoz-Seal IncGeneral operating support.Lod$500K2023
The Jewish Federations Of North America IncTo support the LiveSecure Program.New York, NY$500K2023
Community Foundation For Southeast MichiganTo support the Pontiac Funders Collaborative.Detroit, MI$450K2023
Friends Of ElnetGeneral operating support and VIP delegations to Israel.New York, NY$450K2023
Venture For America IncTo support Detroit program operations, administrative costs, and summer experiental learning in Detroit.New York, NY$425K2023
Shalem CollegeTo support the creation of two new majors focused on diplomacy, strategy, and economics.Jerusalem$400K2023
Sefaria IncTo support maintenance and improvements to the William Davidson Talmud and capacity building to activate small and new donors, with an improved CRM (Customer Relationship Management program).New York, NY$400K2023
Jewish Community Center Of Metropolitan DetroitTo support the 2024 JCC Maccabi Games in Detroit as a presenting sponsor.West Bloomfield, MI$350K2023
Upstart Bay AreaTo support UpStart's programs, alumni services, and to serve as a partner for the Foundation's venture philanthropy work.Oakland, CA$350K2023
Endeavor DetroitGeneral operating support and for a matching grant to support fundraising efforts.Detroit, MI$317K2023
Foundation For The Defense Of Democracies IncTo support the Senior International Fellow.Washington, DC$315K2023
Congregation Shaarey ZedekFor general operating support and support for the development of a campus and facilities master plan.Southfield, MI$308K2023
Israeli Beit Midrash Ein PratGeneral operating support.Alon$300K2023
Global DetroitTo support programming, research, storytelling, and education to sustain the Global Entrepreneur in Residence program and the Global Talent Retention Initiative.Detroit, MI$300K2023
Congregation B'Nai B'Rith HillelTo support education and leadership development efforts of Hillels of Michigan - U of M Hillel, MSU Hillel, and Hillel of Metro Detroit.East Lansing, MI$300K2023
Farber Hebrew Day School - Yeshivat AkivaGeneral Operating Support and development capacity building.Southfield, MI$300K2023
Detroit Regional Partnership FoundationGeneral Operating Support.Detroit, MI$250K2023
Chabad On Campus InternationalTo support Engagement Initiative and Chazak Professional Development Initiative.Brooklyn, NY$250K2023
Fjc - A Foundation Of Donor Advised FundsTO SUPPORT NATAN'S DIRECT GRANTS OF ITS JEWISH CONNECTIONS COMMITTEE AND TO SUPPORT NATAN'S OPERATIONS, WRAPAROUND SUPPORTS FOR THEIR GRANTEES, AND TO SERVE AS A PARTNER FOR THE FOUNDATION'S VENTURE PHILANTROPY WORK.New York, NY$250K2023
Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan DetroitTo establish the Byron and Dorothy Gerson Centennial Innovation Fund.Bloomfield Hills, MI$250K2023
The Detroit Institute Of ArtsTo support the Gargaro Directors Endowment.Detroit, MI$250K2023

990-PF Filings

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