The Gerard H Davis and Roberta Davis Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyDarien, Connecticut · EIN 84-4677715 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$240K
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$2.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $5,000.
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
79% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $33,250 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Hagerstown, MD | Charitable contribution | $33,250 |
| Lighhouse Guild | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $33,250 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $33,250 |
| Adam J Lewis Academy | Bridgeport, CT | Charitable contribution | $20,250 |
| Friends of Darien Youth Hockey | Darien, CT | Charitable contribution | $20,189 |
| Greenwich Scholarship Association | Greenwich, CT | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Symphony Hall | Boston, MA | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| College of the Holy Cross | Worcester, MA | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Providence College | Providence, RI | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Southern Methodist University | Dallas, TX | Charitable contribution | $4,500 |
| Noroton Heights Fire Department | Darien, CT | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Washington and Lee University | Lexington, VA | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Franklin and Marshall College | Lancaster, PA | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| University of Miami | Coral Gables, FL | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Lehigh University | Bethlehem, PA | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Grand Valley State University | Allendale, MI | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Bentley University | Waltham, MA | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Villanova University | Villanova, PA | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| The Pennsylvania State University | University Park, PA | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Indiana University | Bloomington, IN | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Darien Athletic Foundation | Darien, CT | Charitable contribution | $1,488 |
| Northeastern University | Boston, MA | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Miami University | Oxford, OH | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Eastern Connecticut State University | Willimantic, CT | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Make-Up Designory | Valencia, CA | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Middlebury College | Middlebury, VT | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| University of California Regents | Oakland, CA | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $240,427 | 29 |
| 2023 | $175,814 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202541259349100784
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-4677715
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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