John and Miyoko Davey Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 45-4079665 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$539K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $12,500 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 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
96% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oberlin College | Oberlin, OH | To support education programs | $30,000 |
| Stanford Univeristy | Stanford, CA | To support education programs | $30,000 |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | To support education programs | $30,000 |
| University of Washington | Seattle, WA | To support education programs | $30,000 |
| University of Washington | Seattle, WA | To support education programs | $30,000 |
| University of Washington | Seattle, WA | To support education programs | $30,000 |
| Columbia University | New York, NY | To support education programs | $25,000 |
| Diablo College | Pleasant Hill, CA | To support education programs | $25,000 |
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | To support education programs | $25,000 |
| University of Washington | Seattle, WA | To support education programs | $25,000 |
| Lindenwood University | St Charles, MO | To support education programs | $24,000 |
| University of Nebraska | Omaha, NE | To support education programs | $24,000 |
| California Politechnic State Univer | San Luis Obispo, CA | To support education programs | $20,000 |
| Earlham College | Richmond, IN | To support education programs | $20,000 |
| Grinnell College | Grinnell, IA | To support education programs | $20,000 |
| Pitzer College | Claremont, CA | To support education programs | $20,000 |
| University of California | LA Jolla, CA | To support education programs | $20,000 |
| University of Massachusetts | Amherst, MA | To support education programs | $20,000 |
| University of Washington | Seattle, WA | To support education programs | $20,000 |
| UC Regents | Oakland, CA | To support education programs | $12,500 |
| UC Regents | Oakland, CA | To support education programs | $12,500 |
| UC Regents | Oakland, CA | To support education programs | $12,500 |
| Mt Holyoke College | South Hadley, MA | To support education purposes | $11,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technolo | Cambridge, MA | To support education programs | $10,000 |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | To support education programs | $6,700 |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ | To support education programs | $3,000 |
| Swarthmore College | Swarthmore, PA | To support education programs | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $538,700 | 27 |
| 2022 | $345,680 | 26 |
| 2020 | $287,760 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Oct 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522809349101002
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-4079665
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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