The Davidson Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Jose, California · EIN 77-0325599 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $75,000.
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
34% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tower Foundation - Sjsu | San Jose, CA | Education | $460,000 |
| First Academy | Orlando, FL | Education | $400,000 |
| Cabrillo College Foundation | Aptos, CA | Education | $150,000 |
| The Tech Museum of Innovation | San Jose, CA | Community service | $125,000 |
| Lincoln Law School of San Jose | San Jose, CA | Educational | $125,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | San Jose, CA | Community service | $100,000 |
| American Heart Association | Oakland, CA | Medical | $100,000 |
| YMCA of Silicon Valley | Santa Clara, CA | Community service | $85,000 |
| HUMANE SOCIETY of SILICON VALLEY | Milpitas, CA | Community service | $80,000 |
| Happy Horse Haven Rescue | Goldthwaite, TX | Community service | $75,000 |
| Pittsburg County Habitat for Humani | Mcalester, OK | Community service | $75,000 |
| Lone Wolf Public Schools | Lone Wolf, OK | Education | $65,000 |
| Steampunk Farms Rescue Barn Inc | Ranchita, CA | Animal rescue | $60,000 |
| Rancho Roben Rescues Inc | San Jose, CA | Animal rescue | $60,000 |
| St Luke's United Methodist Church | Orlando, FL | Community service | $60,000 |
| Healthier Kids Foundation | San Jose, CA | Community service | $56,000 |
| Rusty Rescue Inc | Lake Eisinore, CA | Animal rescue | $55,000 |
| Cristo Rey High School | San Jose, CA | Education | $50,000 |
| Miss Jo's Rescue Ranch | Decatur, TX | Community service | $50,000 |
| Lanes Teenage Girls Inc | Orlando, FL | Community service | $50,000 |
| Orange Count Library System | Orlando, FL | Educational | $50,000 |
| Crave of Florida Inc | Winter Park, FL | Community service | $40,000 |
| Central YMCA | San Jose, CA | Community service | $35,000 |
| Hooves and Snouts Animal Rescue San | Noble, OK | Animal rescue | $30,000 |
| Helton's Heros Corp | Salinas, CA | Animal rescue | $30,000 |
| National Ms Society | San Jose, CA | Medical research | $25,000 |
| Via Services | Santa Clara, CA | Community service | $25,000 |
| Alaska Potbelly Pig Rescue Inc | Waslila, AK | Animal rescue | $25,000 |
| Pebble Ranch Rescue Inc | Lakeside, CA | Animal rescue | $25,000 |
| Shelby County Humane Society | Shelbyville, KY | Animal rescue | $25,000 |
| Kqed Inc | San Fransisco, CA | Community service | $20,000 |
| Town Cats | Morgan Hill, CA | Community service | $20,000 |
| National Public Radio | Washigton, DC | Community service | $20,000 |
| Northwest YMCA | Cupertino, CA | Community service | $20,000 |
| The San Jose Sports Authority | San Jose, CA | Education | $15,000 |
| Rainforest Action Network | San Francisco, CA | Community service | $15,000 |
| Stroke Awareness Foundation | Campbell, CA | Medical research | $10,000 |
| Green Peace Fund Inc | Washington, DC | Community service | $10,000 |
| San Francisco AIDS Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Medical | $10,000 |
| Rotacare Bay Area Inc | Milpitas, CA | Medical | $10,000 |
| Live Oak Adult Services | San Jose, CA | Community service | $10,000 |
The return also lists 30 grants to individuals ($1,668,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,419,000 | 71 |
| 2023 | $3,413,000 | 64 |
| 2022 | $2,945,280 | 59 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640429349100924
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 77-0325599
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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