Arthur Vining Davis Foundation #2
Historical FunderPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 25-6041850 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$4.2M
Organizations funded51
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$117.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $151,610.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | DR MICHAEL J MURRAY AVD FOUNDATI |
|---|---|
| Address | 814 N HIGHWAY A1A SUITE 300, PONTE VEDRA BEACH FL 32082 |
| Phone | 9043590670 |
| Form and materials | APPLICANTS SHOULD REVIEW THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE GRANTS SECTION OF THE FOUNDATION'S WEB PAGE AT S://WWW.AVDF.ORG/GRANTS/GRANTSEEKINGORGANIZATIONS.ASPX. |
| Deadlines | SEE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE GRANTS SECTION OF THE FOUNDATION'S WEB PAGE |
| Restrictions | SEE ATTACHED |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
96% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weta | Arlington, VA | Public educational media | $500,000 |
| Wgbh Educational Foundation | Brighton, MA | Public educational media | $400,000 |
| UC Berkley Geater Good Science Center | Berkeley, CA | Private higher education | $314,868 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mt Sinai Ct | New York, NY | Palliative care | $300,000 |
| Fred Rogers Productions | Pittburgh, PA | Public educational media | $300,000 |
| Rita and Alex Hillman Foundation | New York, NY | Palliative care | $250,000 |
| Hillel International | Washington, DC | Interfaith leadership and | $200,000 |
| Braver Angels | New York, NY | Private higher education | $200,000 |
| Intervarsity Christian Fellowshipusa | Madison, WI | Interfaith leadership and | $184,000 |
| Heterodox Academy | New York, NY | Private higher education | $180,000 |
| American Council of Learned Societies | New York, NY | Private higher education | $177,500 |
| Neighborly Faith | Raleigh, NC | Interfaith leadership and | $175,000 |
| Constructive Dialogue Institute | New York, NY | Private higher education | $151,610 |
| Council of Independent Colleges | Washington, DC | Private higher education | $150,000 |
| Nextbook Inc - Tablet Magazine | New York, NY | Interfaith leadership and | $150,000 |
| Campus Compact | Boston, MA | Private higher education | $146,000 |
| Ohio State University Foundation | Columbus, OH | Interfaith leadership and | $120,000 |
| Brigham and Womens Hospital | Boston, MA | Palliative care | $108,887 |
| Ithaka Harbors | New York, NY | Private higher education | $25,000 |
| Coalition to Transform Advanced Care | Washington, DC | Palliative care | $25,000 |
| Hospice Foundation of America | Washington, DC | Palliative care | $16,474 |
| Grantmakers in Aging | Arlington, VA | Palliative care | $15,000 |
| Literacy Alliance of Northeast Florida | Jacksonville, FL | Special projects | $10,000 |
| Kipp Jacksonville | Jacksonville, FL | Special projects | $10,000 |
| World Affairs Council of Jacksonville | Jacksonville, FL | Special projects | $10,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Jacksonville | Jacksonville, FL | Special projects | $10,000 |
| Woodwell Climate Research Center | Falmouth, MA | Special projects | $8,000 |
| Northern Star Council Boy Scounts of America | Irving, TX | Special projects | $6,000 |
| Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center | Minneapolis, MN | Special projects | $5,000 |
| Seattle Aquarium | Seattle, WA | Special projects | $5,000 |
| Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Childre | Dallas, TX | Special projects | $4,000 |
| Humanities Texas | Austin, TX | Special projects | $4,000 |
| North Texas Food Bank | Plano, TX | General operating | $4,000 |
| North Texas Public Broadcasting | Dallas, TX | Special projects | $4,000 |
| New Mexico Humanities Council | Albuquerque, NM | Special projects | $4,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | New York, NY | Special projects | $4,000 |
| Maine Community Foundation | Ellsworth, ME | Special projects | $3,000 |
| Cambridge School of Weston | Weston, MA | Special projects | $3,000 |
| Food Bank of the Southern Tier | Elmira, NY | Special projects | $3,000 |
| Maine Center for Public Interest Reporti | Hallowell, ME | Special projects | $3,000 |
| Billion Oyster Project | New York, NY | Special projects | $3,000 |
| University of Vermont Foundation | Burlington, VT | Special projects | $3,000 |
| Global Health Ministries | Minneapolis, MN | Special projects | $3,000 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | Saint Paul, MN | Special projects | $3,000 |
| Cornell Univeristy Lab of Ornithology | Ithaca, NY | Special projects | $2,000 |
| The Finger Lakes Land Trust | Ithaca, NY | Special projects | $2,000 |
| Dickinson College | Carlisle, PA | Private higher education | $2,000 |
| Cornell Botanic Gardens | Ithaca, NY | Special projects | $1,000 |
| North Anoka County Emergency Foodshelf | Cedar, MN | Special projects | $1,000 |
| Bainbridge Island Land Trust | Bainbridge Island, WA | Special projects | $1,000 |
| Jefferson Land Trust | Port Townsend, WA | General operating | $1,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pew Research Center | Washington, DC | Interfaith leadership and | $300,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mt Sin | New York, NY | Palliative care | $300,000 |
| Rita Alex Hillman Foundation | New York, NY | Palliative care | $250,000 |
| Hillel International | Washington, DC | Interfaith leadership and | $200,000 |
| Council of Independent Colleges | Washington, DC | Private higher education | $150,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,211,339 | 59 |
| 2023 | $4,599,416 | 52 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523149349102092
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-6041850
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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