John K and Thirza F Davenport Foundation 42C038017
Historical FunderChicago, Illinois · EIN 22-2647795 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,600 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JOHN K AND THIRZA F DAVENPORT FOUND |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 NORTH MAIN STREET, SOUTH YARMOUTH MA 02664 |
| Phone | 5083982293 |
| REQUEST@DAVENPORTFOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form and materials | ARTS SCHOLARSHIPS: SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION OBTAINED ONLINE AT WWW.THEDAVENPORTCOMPANIES.COM/CHARITABLE-GIVING OR FROM THE DAVENPORT COMPANIES OFFICE AT 20 NORTH MAIN STREET, SOUTH YARMOUTH, MAARTS GRANTS: GRANT APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ONLINE AT WWW.THEDAVENPORTCOMPANIES.COM/CHARITABLE-GIVING OR BY CONTACTING THE ORGANIZATION VIA EMAIL AT REQUEST@DAVENPORTFOUNDATION.ORG |
| Deadlines | MAY 15 |
| Restrictions | ARTS SCHOLARSHIPS: STUDENTS STUDYING IN THE VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS WHO ARE RESIDENTS OF BARNSTABLE COUNTY IN THEIR LAST TWO YEARS OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDY OR IN GRADUATE WORKARTS GRANTS: BARNSTABLE COUNTY BASED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WITH A COMMITTMENT TO EXCELLENCE IN THE VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS |
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
100% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotuit Center for the Arts | Cotuit, MA | Kids educational programs | $10,000 |
| Cape Cod Repertory Theatre Company Inc | Brewster, MA | Cape rep barn | $10,000 |
| Cape Cod Theatre Co Harwich Jr Theatre | West Harwich, MA | Kids educational programs | $10,000 |
| Cape Cod Theatre Co Harwich Jr Theatre | West Harwich, MA | Production team apprenticeship program | $10,000 |
| Cape Symphony | West Barnstable, MA | Link up: orchestra moves | $10,000 |
| Cape Cod Museum of Art | Dennis, MA | Youth art programming | $5,000 |
| Eventide Arts Inc | Dennis, MA | Upgrade of lighting inventory | $5,000 |
| Academy of Performing Arts | Orleans, MA | Let there be one more room project | $5,000 |
| Arts Foundation of Cape Cod | Hyannis, MA | Arts access & creative exchange | $5,000 |
| Cotuit Center for the Arts | Cotuit, MA | Do it for cotuit project | $5,000 |
| Lesley University | Cambridge, MA | Scholarship for nicholas suchecki phd program | $3,600 |
| Lesley University | Cambridge, MA | Scholarship for nicholas suchecki phd program | $2,700 |
| Provincetown Theater Foundation | Provincetown, MA | Provincetown theater youth company | $1,500 |
| Yarmouth New Church Preservation Fndtn | Yarmouth Port, MA | Affordable arts at thacher hall | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $83,800 | 14 |
| 2023 | $82,000 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 23, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502669349101125
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-2647795
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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