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The Leonard & Sophie Davis Fund is a 501(c)3 organization that made $24.3 million in grants to 278 grantees in 2024, primarily focusing on California, Washington D.C., and New York. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are awarded by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

TIDES FOUNDATION
$12.5M
11%
CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$9.5M
8%

THE SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION
$4M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
51
Median 1st year grant
$45K
Median 2nd year grant
$40K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE LEONARD & SOPHIE DAVIS FUND?
No. THE LEONARD & SOPHIE DAVIS FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE LEONARD & SOPHIE DAVIS FUND give?
THE LEONARD & SOPHIE DAVIS FUND primarily gives to organizations located in California, District Of Columbia, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE LEONARD & SOPHIE DAVIS FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE LEONARD & SOPHIE DAVIS FUND fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $45 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE LEONARD & SOPHIE DAVIS FUND make each year?
In 2024, THE LEONARD & SOPHIE DAVIS FUND awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $24.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE LEONARD & SOPHIE DAVIS FUND fund recently?
In 2024, THE LEONARD & SOPHIE DAVIS FUND awarded grants to about 280 grantees. Recent grantees include TIDES FOUNDATION, CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, and THE SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE LEONARD & SOPHIE DAVIS FUND?
THE LEONARD & SOPHIE DAVIS FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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