Cora and John H Davis Foundation Inc
Historical FunderRockville, Maryland · EIN 52-1282054 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $30,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | STUART L BINDEMAN |
|---|---|
| Address | 5610 WISCONSIN AVENUE 1607, CHEVY CHASE MD 20815 |
| Phone | 3013329600 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS MUST BE WRITTEN AND STATE THE USE OF THE GRANT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FUNDING BY THE DAVIS FOUNDATION. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
57% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Hospital Center Foundation | Washington, DC | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington | Washington, DC | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Share Our Strength | Washington, DC | General operating support | $50,000 |
| American University | Washington, DC | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Shady Grove Medical Center | Rockville, MD | General operating support | $31,000 |
| Capital Jewish Museum | Washington, DC | General operating support-genetics research | $30,000 |
| City of Hope | Duarte, CA | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Jewish Social Service Agency(Jssa) | Rockville, MD | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Bread for the City | Washington, DC | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Brem Foundation | Silver Spring, MD | General operating support | $25,000 |
| DC Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Higher Achievement | Washingtion, DC | Generak operating support | $25,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Alexandria, VA | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Martha's Table | Washington, DC | General operating support | $25,000 |
| So Others Might Eat(Some) | Washington, DC | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Suburban Hospital Foundation(Supports Cardiovascular) | Bethesda, MD | General operating support | $25,000 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | Washington, DC | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Holy Cross Health Foundation | Silver Spring, MD | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Hope Connections | Bethesda, MD | General operating support | $20,000 |
| National Foundation for Cancer Research | Rockville, MD | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association | Reston, VA | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Nourish to End Hunger | Rockville, MD | Generak operating support | $10,000 |
| Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy | Washington, DC | General operating supports-special needs grant | $10,000 |
| Strathmore Foundation | North Bethesda, MD | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Wilmer Eye Institute | Baltimore, MD | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Yachad Inc | Washingtion, DC | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Iris Music Projuct | Columbia, MD | General operating support | $5,000 |
| National Vulvodynia Association | Silver Spring, MD | General operating support | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $714,000 | 28 |
| 2024 | $598,000 | 27 |
| 2023 | $568,000 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632339349100358
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-1282054
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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