Irene E And George A Davis Foundation
Quick Stats
- Annual Giving: $9.6 million
- Success Rate: Not publicly available
- Decision Time: Not publicly available
- Grant Range: Not publicly specified
- Geographic Focus: Hampden County, Massachusetts
Contact Details
- Website: www.davisfdn.org
- Phone: Not publicly available
- Email: Not publicly available
- Address: 1 Monarch Pl Ste 1300, Springfield, MA 01144-4011
Overview
The Irene E And George A Davis Foundation is a private independent foundation established to support the development of children, youth and families in Hampden County, Massachusetts. With total assets exceeding $104 million and annual charitable disbursements of approximately $9.6 million (2024), the foundation focuses on ensuring that young people have the opportunities needed to achieve their full potential. The foundation operates several strategic initiatives including the Cherish Every Child Initiative for early childhood development and the Reading Success by Fourth Grade program. As a private family foundation, it maintains a focused geographic scope within Hampden County while addressing critical educational and developmental needs of underserved populations.
Funding Priorities
Grant Programs
- Cherish Every Child Initiative: Focuses on improving lives of young children (birth to 8 years) in Hampden County through comprehensive early childhood development support
- Reading Success by Fourth Grade: Initiative to help children achieve reading proficiency by fourth grade
- Employee Dependent Scholarships: Scholarships specifically for dependents of American Saw & Mfg. Company employees
Priority Areas
- Early childhood development (ages 0-8)
- K-12 education initiatives
- Social, emotional, physical, and cognitive child development
- Support for under-served or at-risk children and families
- Youth development programs
- Family support services
What They Don't Fund
Specific exclusions not publicly available
Governance and Leadership
Executive Leadership:
- Paul Belsito - Executive Director
- Kiley O'meara - Executive Director
Board of Directors:
- Laurel D Ferretti - President/Director
- Jane E Davis Kusek - VP/Secretary/Director
- Andrew M Davis - Treasurer/Director
- Stephen A Davis - Director
- John H. Davis - Director
Application Process & Timeline
How to Apply
This foundation does not appear to have a public application process. Based on available information, grants are likely awarded through trustee discretion, invitation-only processes, or to pre-identified organizations aligned with the foundation's strategic initiatives. Organizations interested in funding should focus on building relationships with foundation leadership and demonstrating alignment with their specific program areas.
Decision Timeline
Not publicly available
Success Rates
Not publicly available
Reapplication Policy
Not publicly available
Application Success Factors
Given the foundation's focused mission and lack of public application process, organizations should:
- Demonstrate clear alignment with Hampden County early childhood and youth development needs
- Show proven track record in early literacy or childhood development programming
- Focus on evidence-based interventions for at-risk populations
- Emphasize collaborative approaches that align with existing foundation initiatives
- Build relationships through community partnerships in Hampden County
Key Takeaways for Grant Writers
- This is a private foundation without a public grant application process - relationship building is essential
- Geographic restriction to Hampden County, Massachusetts is strictly maintained
- Strong focus on early childhood (0-8 years) and reading proficiency initiatives
- Significant resources available with over $9 million in annual grantmaking
- Partnership opportunities may exist through their established initiatives like Cherish Every Child
- Consider connecting with current grantees or partners to understand foundation priorities
- Foundation appears to take a strategic, initiative-based approach rather than responsive grantmaking
References
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer - Irene E And George A Davis Foundation (accessed December 2024)
- GuideStar Profile - EIN 61-1816364 (accessed December 2024)
- Foundation website: www.davisfdn.org (attempted access December 2024 - access restricted)
- IRS Form 990 data via ProPublica (2024 filing)