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    DAVIS FAMILY FOUNDATION

    Private FoundationIRS data 2018–2024
    Yarmouth, MEEIN 010390443 Website

    Annual Giving

    $3.2M+66% YoY

    Grants

    92

    Median Grant

    $20K

    Organizations Funded

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    Foundation Overview

    Mission

    The Davis Family Foundation provides grants primarily to Maine-based educational, medical and cultural/arts charitable organizations. The foundation was established by Phyllis C. Davis and H. Halsey Davis of Falmouth, Maine, following Mr. Davis retirement as President and Chairman of Shaw Supermarkets, Inc.

    Focus Areas

    k-12 education improvementhigher education access and infrastructureworkforce readiness and career pathwayscollege access for underserved youthstem education and biotechnology accessyouth development and afterschool/summer learningearly childhood education and childcare facilitiesmental health services expansion

    Grant Types

    capital campaignfacility and equipment grantsprogram/project grantscapacity building and strategic planningprofessional development and educator trainingpilot program grantspartnership/collaboration grants

    Funded Initiatives

    STEM learning environments and retention programs; programs for first-generation, low-income students; AI Literacy and Applied AI & Climate Technology courses

    How to Apply

    Applications must be uploaded to the foundation portal by 12:00 noon. Deadlines are February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1. Applicants are strongly urged to contact program staff well in advance of the submission deadline.

    Does Not Fund

    The Davis Educational Foundation does not fund endowments, internships or scholarships nor does it make grants to capital campaigns. Grant funds are not awarded to provide budget relief.

    Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

    Giving History

    2024+66%

    $3.2M

    Grants

    92

    Median

    $20K

    States

    4

    2023-33%

    $1.9M

    Grants

    80

    Median

    $16K

    States

    4

    2022

    $2.9M

    Grants

    94

    Median

    $20K

    States

    3

    Financial Overview

    YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid
    2024
    $100.5M
    $3.3M(3.3%)
    2023
    $89.6M
    $2.0M(2.2%)
    2022
    $76.8M
    $2.9M(3.8%)
    2021
    $94.9M
    $2.5M(2.6%)
    2020
    $83.0M
    $1.8M(2.2%)

    Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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    Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.

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