George and Wendy David Fund
Invitation OnlyFarmington, Connecticut · EIN 30-6407520 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.6M
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$2.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $17,000 and $200,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution | Woods Hole, MA | Funding for further understanding of the ocean and its interaction with the earth as a whole. | $1,000,000 |
| New York University | New York, NY | Scholarships | $200,000 |
| Weill Cornell Medicine | New York, NY | Support research goals in urologic oncology. | $200,000 |
| Newport Historical Society | Newport, RI | To collect and preserve books, manuscripts and objects pertaining to newport's history. | $85,000 |
| Philharmonic Symphony Society of New York | New York, NY | To support, maintain and operate an internationnaly preeminent symphony orchestra in new york. | $30,000 |
| Lycee Francais de New York | New York, NY | Lamont-Doherty earth observatory program & cold spring harbor dna lab | $21,000 |
| Newport Country Club Preservation Foundation | Newport, RI | The preservation of the landmarked club house. | $17,000 |
| Cental Park Conservancy | New York, NY | Support for the park's daily care and maintenance | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,563,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $1,560,215 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523189349103787
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 30-6407520
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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