The Dorothy B Davis Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 47-2493491 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.4M
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$40,000
Total assets$114.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $75,000.
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 Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avenue Scholars Foundation | Omaha, NE | General & Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Guardian Angels Catholic School | Clearwater, FL | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity International Inc | Omaha, NE | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Phoenix Academy Day School | Omaha, NE | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Project Harmony-Haven for Abuse Response Members S | Omaha, NE | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| USA Hockey Foundation | Colorado Spgs, CO | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Casa Connection | Columbus, NE | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Assistance League of Omaha Nebraska Inc | Omaha, NE | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands | Omaha, NE | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Childrens Scholarship Fund of Omaha | Omaha, NE | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of America | Phoenix, AZ | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Inc | Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Visiting Nurse Assocation of the Midlands | Omaha, NE | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy Inc | Gretna, NE | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Autism Action Partnership | Omaha, NE | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Collective for Hope | Omaha, NE | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Mending Faces | Broomfield, CO | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| New Visions Homeless Services | Council Blfs, IA | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Ollie Webb Center Inc | Omaha, NE | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Omaha Childrens Museum Inc | Omaha, NE | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Omaha Crime Stoppers Inc | Omaha, NE | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Special Olympics Nebraska Inc | Omaha, NE | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Kamo Inc | Tekamah, NE | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Volunteers Assisting Seniors | Omaha, NE | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Camp Foster Young Mens Christian Association Inc | Spirit Lake, IA | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Nebraska Pga Foundation | Lincoln, NE | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,400,000 | 26 |
| 2023 | $6,125,515 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349102237
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-2493491
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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