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Dwight and Linda Davis Foundation

Wausau, Wisconsin  ·  EIN 263604136  ·  Private foundation

Based in Wausau, Wisconsin, Dwight and Linda Davis Foundation has awarded $11.2M across 174 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Monk Botanical Gardens. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$1.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$48.8M
Total assets
174
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Dwight and Linda Davis Foundation funds

Dwight and Linda Davis Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on early childhood education, economic development, education, environment & conservation, food & agriculture, and related causes.

Early Childhood EducationEconomic DevelopmentEducationEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessSports & RecreationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, older adults, youth pop.

childrenolder adultsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Dwight and Linda Davis Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Monk Botanical Gardens
EXPANSION AND NEW ENTRANCE PROJECT
Wausau, WI$1.0M2024
Dc Everest Education Foundation
GREENHECK TURNER COMMUNITY CENTER
Schofield, WI$1.0M2023
Woodson YMCA Foundation
PLEDGE FOR GRANT FOR EXPANSION OF THE LANDING AT THE WOODSON YMCA
Wausau, WI$900K2024
YMCA Foundation
EXPANSION - SENIOR CENTER
Wausau, WI$690K2020
Woodson YMCA Foundation
THE LANDING ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION
Wausau, WI$640K2022
YMCA Foundation
EXPANSION - SENIOR CENTER
Wausau, WI$640K2018
Door County YMCA
REMODEL AND EXPANSION PROJECT
Sturgeon Bay, WI$400K2023
Woodson YMCA
FISCAL 24 SUBSIDY ($150,000) AND CONSTRUCTION ($209,894)
Wausau, WI$360K2024
Peninsula Players Theatre Foundation
HOUSING PROJECT
Fish Creek, WI$300K2023
Bridge Street Mission
NEW BUILDING & RENOVATION
Wausau, WI$250K2024
Woodson YMCA
FISCAL 23 SUBSIDY ($120,000) AND SUPPORT FOR BUS PURCHASE ($95,000)
Wausau, WI$215K2023
Children's Imaginarium
TENANT IMPROVEMENTS AND EXHIBIT CONSTRUCTION
Wausau, WI$200K2022
Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum
GLASS BOX STUDIO GRANT
Wausau, WI$175K2023
Performing Arts Foundation
THE GRAND THEATRE LIGHTING PROJECT
Wausau, WI$170K2020
Community Partners Campus Inc
GRANT FOR NEW NON-PROFIT SHARED FACILITY
Wausau, WI$125K2022

Dwight and Linda Davis Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$1.2M
2020$1.3M
2022$2.2M
2023$3.1M
2024$3.3M

How to apply for funding from Dwight and Linda Davis Foundation

Dwight and Linda Davis 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.

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Frequently asked questions about Dwight and Linda Davis Foundation

Does Dwight and Linda Davis Foundation accept grant applications?
Dwight and Linda Davis 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 Dwight and Linda Davis Foundation fund?
Dwight and Linda Davis Foundation's grants focus on early childhood education. Recent recipients include Monk Botanical Gardens, Dc Everest Education Foundation, Woodson YMCA Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Dwight and Linda Davis Foundation give in grants?
Dwight and Linda Davis Foundation reported $1.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $11.2M over 174 grants.
Where is Dwight and Linda Davis Foundation located?
Dwight and Linda Davis Foundation is based in Wausau, Wisconsin. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 263604136.
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About this profile. This page is built from Dwight and Linda Davis 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 Dwight and Linda Davis Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.