Chuck & Marna Davis Foundation
At a glance
Key takeaways
- The foundation gives priority to Vermont, and its primary focus is non-profits in Vermont, though it also supports outside causes that share the family's interests and values.
- A Vermont-based organisation working in education, community support, environmental conservation, health and wellness, the arts or economic empowerment is the clearest fit.
- The filing shows $632,696 paid out in its most recent year, against a typical year of about $1,700,000, and it gives no grant range, so a modest request tied to the stated themes is a sensible starting point.
- Most of its funding is proactive and goes to organisations its staff identify, so a well-matched introduction may serve better than a cold application, though applications are accepted on a rolling basis and applicants hear back after review.
- Organisations that are for-profit, projects that exclusively serve religious purposes, seekers of direct grants to individuals, political campaigns or legislative lobbying, or organisations whose values do not align with the foundation's should not apply.
Overview
Chuck & Marna Davis Foundation is a US private foundation based in Key Largo, FL.
What they fund
Profile derived from the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings (TY2024, TY2023, TY2022) and its website, with every statement checked against those sources. Sources read on 7 October 2026.
Priority Areas
The foundation aims to improve the quality of life for Vermonters by supporting local organisations and causes. Its primary focus is non-profits in Vermont, while it also supports outside causes sharing the family’s interests and values. Its named initiatives span education, community support, environmental conservation, health and wellness, the arts and economic empowerment. These include educational programmes that build knowledge and skills, community development to strengthen social welfare and cohesion, conservation and ecological restoration, health and wellbeing, and arts access and creativity. It describes working through partnerships with local organisations and targeted programmes to equip Vermonters for financial independence. Most funding is proactive and goes to U.S. tax-exempt organisations independently identified by staff.
Themes
- Education
- Community support
- Environmental conservation
- Health and wellness
- The arts
- Economic empowerment
Geographic Focus
Priority: Vermont.
What They Don't Fund
- For profit businesses
- Projects that exclusively serve religious purposes
- Direct donations or grants to individuals
- Political campaigns and legislative lobbying efforts
- Organizations with values that are not in alignment with ours
How to apply
Organisations can apply throughout the year; grants are awarded on an ongoing basis, and applicants hear from the foundation after the review is complete.
Application success factors
What the foundation says:
- The foundation proactively identifies many U.S. tax-exempt organisations through its staff.
Officers and directors
- Marna Davis — Trustee
- Charles A Davis — Trustee
From the latest Form 990-PF filing
3 years of tax filings
| Year | Total expenses | Grants paid | Assets | Filing document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 tax year | $1,738,031 | $1,684,017 | $48,848,106 | Filing for 2022 tax year |
| 2023 tax year | $1,835,485 | $1,755,997 | $87,758,274 | Filing for 2023 tax year |
| 2024 tax year | $772,313 | $632,696 | $158,150,125 | Filing for 2024 tax year |
Figures from the foundation’s IRS Form 990-PF filings. Assets are at fair market value at year end. The document icon links to each year’s filing on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.
Sources
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