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SHARON S DAVIS FOUNDATION INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 263788628 · Form 990PF · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M)
revenue
$310K
expenses
$39K
net assets
$0
employees
—
profile · synthesized from sources

Private foundation based in New York that makes grants to a variety of charitable organizations across the United States and internationally. The foundation supports general operations and specific initiatives in areas including environmental advocacy, international relief, healthcare in low-resource settings, and urban design. Grants in 2024 ranged from $5,000 to over $2.3 million.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Environmental Advocacy Funding
Grants to organizations advancing environmental policy, climate resilience, and natural resource protection
General Support Grants
Unrestricted funding provided to a range of nonprofit organizations working in environmental advocacy, international development, urban design, and healthcare
International Health Support
Targeted grantmaking to support healthcare delivery in low-resource settings, including Bayalpata Hospital in Nepal
activities · 11 groups

What they do

  • Environmental Conservation Grantmaking 2 activities
    • Funding Natural Resources Defense Council for environmental advocacy
      Supports the Natural Resources Defense Council to advance policy advocacy for clean air, clean water, and the protection of natural resources.
    • Funding The Battery Conservancy for public space stewardship
      Provides general support funding to The Battery Conservancy to support the maintenance and programming of public green spaces in New York City.
  • Climate Change Research and Advocacy Funding 1 activity
    • Funding Environmental Defense Fund for climate and environmental protection
      Supports the Environmental Defense Fund to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, mitigate climate change impacts, and protect the environment.
  • Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
    • Funding International Medical Corps for post-crisis recovery and self-reliance
      Supports International Medical Corps to help devastated populations rebuild and achieve self-reliance after crises.
  • Hospital and Medical Center Support 1 activity
    • Funding Nyaya Health for operations at Bayalpata Hospital in Nepal
      Supports Nyaya Health to fund operations at Bayalpata Hospital, providing healthcare services in rural Nepal.
  • Design and Architecture Education Support 1 activity
    • Funding The Architectural League to promote excellence in architecture and urbanism
      Supports The Architectural League to showcase influential practitioners and nurture excellence in architecture, design, and urbanism.
  • Private K–12 School Support 1 activity
    • Funding The Madeira School for general support
      Provides general support funding to The Madeira School to support its educational mission and operations.
  • Historic Preservation Support Grants 1 activity
    • Funding The Municipal Art Society of New York for civic and urban initiatives
      Provides general support funding to The Municipal Art Society of New York to support its civic and urban design programs.
  • Women's Rights and Empowerment Grants 1 activity
    • Funding Women for Women International to advance mission-driven programs
      Provides general support funding to Women for Women International to further its mission of supporting women in conflict-affected regions.
  • Donor-Advised Fund Grantmaking 1 activity
    • Funding general support grants to Fidelity Charitable
      Funds Fidelity Charitable to support a range of charitable activities through donor-advised giving.
  • General Operating Support Grants 1 activity
    • Funding general support grants to The Fresh Air Fund
      Provides general support funding to The Fresh Air Fund to support its charitable programs serving children and families.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Funding Van Alen Institute for design and urbanism initiatives
      Provides general support funding to Van Alen Institute to support programs in design and urbanism.
financials · form 990PF · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$310K
Contributions & grants$5K2%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$89K29%
Other revenue$216K
expenses
Total expenses$39K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$2.45M
balance sheet
Total assets$0
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$0
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -35.1%
relationships · 12

Who they work with

  • ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND Partner — Receives funding to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect the environment.
  • FIDELITY CHARITABLE Partner — Receives grant funding for general charitable support.
  • INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CORPS Partner — Receives funding to help devastated populations return to self-reliance.
  • NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL Partner — Receives funding for environmental policy advocacy related to air, water, and natural resources.
  • NYAYA HEALTH Partner — Receives funding to support Bayalpata Hospital in Nepal.
  • THE ARCHITECTURAL LEAGUE Partner — Receives funding to promote excellence in architecture, design, and urbanism.
  • THE BATTERY CONSERVANCY Partner — Receives general support funding for public space management.
  • THE FRESH AIR FUND Partner — Receives general support funding.
  • THE MADEIRA SCHOOL Partner — Receives general support funding.
  • THE MUNICIPAL ART SOCIETY OF NEW YORK Partner — Receives general support funding.
  • VAN ALEN INSTITUTE Partner — Receives general support funding for design and urbanism work.
  • WOMEN FOR WOMEN INTERNATIONAL Partner — Receives general support funding.