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Davis Conservation Foundation

Yarmouth, Maine  ·  EIN 222976811  ·  Private foundation

Davis Conservation Foundation is a Maine-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $811K in annual giving against $32.8M in assets. This page documents the 358 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Davis Conservation Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$811K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$32.8M
Total assets
358
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Davis Conservation Foundation funds

Davis Conservation Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, community improvement, disability services, education, environment & conservation, and related causes.

Adult EducationCommunity ImprovementDisability ServicesEducationEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing DevelopmentHousing & Homelessness

Populations it has supported include black communities, families, indigenous, lgbtq people, older adults, youth pop.

black communitiesfamiliesindigenouslgbtq peopleolder adultsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Davis Conservation Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Maine Coast Heritage Trust
Marsh Restoration on the Coast of Maine
Topsham, ME$181K2024
Manomet Inc
Mud Matters: Improving our Understanding of Mudflat Habitat to Benefit Shellfish Resources and Harvester Livelihoods
Manomet, MA$151K2024
Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests
Connecting with our Community in Concord, NH - $75,000. General support - $1,000.
Concord, NH$76K2024
Upper Saco Valley Land Trust
Chain of Ponds Community Forest - A Landmark Conservation Effort for Biodiversity, Education and Climate Resilience
Conway, NH$50K2024
Brunswick-topsham Land Trust
Conservation of Pleasant Hill Road Corridor - Hill Property
Brunswick, ME$50K2024
American Forest Foundation
The Family Forest Carbon Program
Washington, DC$50K2023
Northern Forest Center
Building Local Capacity for Climate Resilience and Community Forest Stewardship
Concord, NH$45K2024
Friends of Casco Bay
100 Resilient Yards and Reducing Stormwater Pollution and Increasing Climate Resiliency
South Portland, ME$40K2023
University System of New Hampshire
Integrated Assessment of PFAS Contamination in the Southern Gulf of Maine Marine Food Web
Durham, NH$37K2024
Conservation Law Foundation
Fiscal Sponsor for Healthy Ocean Coalition's Gulf of Maine Healthy Ocean Advocacy Academy - $15,000. Maine Dam Removal and River Restoration
Boston, MA$35K2024
Nature Conservancy
Nature-Based Solution to Sea Level Rise & Loss of Salt Marsh Habitat: Philbrick Pond and Katahdin Accessible Trail
Arlington, VA$35K2023
National Wildlife Federation
Engaging Tribes and Indigenous Partners to Advance Northeast Conservation
Reston, VA$35K2024
Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests
$30,000 - Lombard Parcel Land Protection Project. $1,000 unrestricted contribution.
Concord, NH$31K2023
National Audubon Society Inc
Habitat Management on Jenny Island and Eastern Egg Rock to Benefit Terns in the Gulf of Maine and Integrating Climate-Smart Forest Managemen
New York, NY$30K2023
Portland Trails
Enhancing Local Trails in Riverton
Portland, ME$30K2023

Davis Conservation Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$647K
2019$668K
2020$700K
2022$985K
2023$1.0M
2024$1.5M

How to apply for funding from Davis Conservation Foundation

Davis Conservation Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at davisfoundations.org/dcf.

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Frequently asked questions about Davis Conservation Foundation

Does Davis Conservation Foundation accept grant applications?
Davis Conservation Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Davis Conservation Foundation fund?
Davis Conservation Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Maine Coast Heritage Trust, Manomet Inc, Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Davis Conservation Foundation give in grants?
Davis Conservation Foundation reported $811K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.5M over 358 grants.
Where is Davis Conservation Foundation located?
Davis Conservation Foundation is based in Yarmouth, Maine. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 222976811.
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About this profile. This page is built from Davis Conservation Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Davis Conservation Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.