Davidson Foundation for Music Dance and Dramatic Arts
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 95-4649615 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$27K
Organizations funded94
Typical grant$200
Total assets$35K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $200 and $400.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
82% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Vision | Federal Way, WA | Assistance with 501(C)(3) purpose | $1,240 |
| International Fund for Animal Welfare (Ifaw) | Yarmouth Port, MA | Assistance with 501(C)(3) purpose | $900 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Kanab, UT | Assistance with 501(C)(3) purpose | $860 |
| Animals' Angels | Westminster, MD | Assistance with 501(C)(3) purpose | $500 |
| California State Parks Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Assistance with 501(C)(3) purpose | $500 |
| Environmental Defense Fund (Edf) | New York, NY | Assistance with 501(C)(3) purpose | $500 |
| Gentle Giants | Mount Airy, MD | Assistance with 501(C)(3) purpose | $500 |
| Isreal Children's Cancer Foundation (Iccf) | Lawrence, NY | Assistance with 501(C)(3) purpose | $500 |
| National Parks Conservation Association (Npca) | Washington, DC | Assistance with 501(C)(3) purpose | $500 |
| Pilots to the Rescue | Merrifield, VA | Assistance with 501(C)(3) purpose | $500 |
| Speak Up for Horses | Falmouth, KY | Assistance with 501(C)(3) purpose | $500 |
| Turtle Island Restoration Network | Olema, CA | Assistance with 501(C)(3) purpose | $500 |
| American Forests | Washington, DC | Assistance with 501(C)(3) purpose | $400 |
| Animal Equality | Los Angeles, CA | Assistance with 501(C)(3) purpose | $400 |
| Arabian Rescue Mission (Arm) | Leitchfield, KY | Assistance with 501(C)(3) purpose | $400 |
| Carter Reservoir Mustangs Inc | Richland, OR | Assistance with 501(C)(3) purpose | $400 |
| Corporate Accountability International | Boston, MA | Assistance with 501(C)(3) purpose | $400 |
| Little Longears Miniature Donkey Rescue | New Oxford, PA | Assistance with 501(C)(3) purpose | $400 |
| Mara Elephant Project | Carmel, IN | Assistance with 501(C)(3) purpose | $400 |
| Mutts With a Mission | Suffolk, VA | Assistance with 501(C)(3) purpose | $400 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness (Nami) | Arlington, VA | Assistance with 501(C)(3) purpose | $400 |
| National Greyhound Foundation | Homosassa, FL | Assistance with 501(C)(3) purpose | $400 |
| Noah's Lost Ark | Berlin Center, OH | Assistance with 501(C)(3) purpose | $400 |
| Ocean Conservancy | Washington, DC | Assistance with 501(C)(3) purpose | $400 |
| Physicians Responsibility for Responsible Medicine (Pcrm) Inc | Washington, DC | Assistance with 501(C)(3) purpose | $400 |
| Student Conservation Association | Arlington, VA | Assistance with 501(C)(3) purpose | $400 |
| Tiger Preservation Center of Nevada | Sparks, NV | Assistance with 501(C)(3) purpose | $400 |
| Turning Point Donkey Rescue | Danville, MI | Assistance with 501(C)(3) purpose | $400 |
| Unicef | New York, NY | Assistance with 501(C)(3) purpose | $400 |
| Wounded Paw Project | Clifton, VA | Assistance with 501(C)(3) purpose | $400 |
| Baby Rhino Rescue | Topanga, CA | Assistance with 501(C)(3) purpose | $300 |
| Earth Justice | San Francisco, CA | Assistance with 501(C)(3) purpose | $300 |
| Feeding Pets of the Homeless | Carson City, NV | Assistance with 501(C)(3) purpose | $300 |
| Keepers of the Wild | Valentine, AZ | Assistance with 501(C)(3) purpose | $300 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council (Nrdc) | New York, NY | Assistance with 501(C)(3) purpose | $300 |
| Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue | San Angelo, TX | Assistance with 501(C)(3) purpose | $300 |
| Priderock Wildlife | Terrell, TX | Assistance with 501(C)(3) purpose | $300 |
| Redwing Horse Sanctuary | Paso Robles, CA | Assistance with 501(C)(3) purpose | $300 |
| Semper K9 | Quantico, VA | Assistance with 501(C)(3) purpose | $300 |
| Tiger Haven | Kingston, TN | Assistance with 501(C)(3) purpose | $300 |
| World Wildlife Fund (Wwf) | Washington, DC | Assistance with 501(C)(3) purpose | $300 |
| Alaqua Animal Refuge | Freeport, FL | Assistance with 501(C)(3) purpose | $200 |
| Als Association | Washington, DC | Assistance with 501(C)(3) purpose | $200 |
| Americans United for Separation of Church and State | Washington, DC | Assistance with 501(C)(3) purpose | $200 |
| Animal Legal Defense Fund | Cotati, CA | Assistance with 501(C)(3) purpose | $200 |
| Care | Atlanta, GA | Assistance with 501(C)(3) purpose | $200 |
| Castleton Ranch Horse Rescue Inc | Valley Center, CA | Assistance with 501(C)(3) purpose | $200 |
| Center for Science in the Public Interest | Washington, DC | Assistance with 501(C)(3) purpose | $200 |
| Defenders of Wildlife | Washington, DC | Assistance with 501(C)(3) purpose | $200 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Assistance with 501(C)(3) purpose | $200 |
| Farm Sanctuary | Acton, CA | Assistance with 501(C)(3) purpose | $200 |
| Feed the Children | Oklahoma City, OK | Assistance with 501(C)(3) purpose | $200 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | Assistance with 501(C)(3) purpose | $200 |
| Greenpeace | Washington, DC | Assistance with 501(C)(3) purpose | $200 |
| Guardian Angel | Richland, WA | Assistance with 501(C)(3) purpose | $200 |
| Guardians of Rescue | Smithtown, NY | Assistance with 501(C)(3) purpose | $200 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind | San Rafael, CA | Assistance with 501(C)(3) purpose | $200 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | Yorktown Height, NY | Assistance with 501(C)(3) purpose | $200 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Atlanta, GA | Assistance with 501(C)(3) purpose | $200 |
| Happy Cat Inc | Coram, NY | Assistance with 501(C)(3) purpose | $200 |
Showing the 60 largest of 94 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27,100 | 94 |
| 2023 | $38,800 | 104 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 26, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632379349101408
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4649615
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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