WILLIAM DAVIDSON FOUNDATION
The William Davidson Foundation is a private family foundation committed to advancing the cultural, civic, and economic vitality of Southeast Michigan, the State of Israel, and the Jewish community. Its latest IRS Form 990-PF filing (2023) reports $28.5M in revenue, $1.1B in total assets, $60.0M in grants paid.
Financial data from IRS Form 990 filings via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer (EIN 203899187).
About WILLIAM DAVIDSON FOUNDATION
The William Davidson Foundation is a private family foundation committed to advancing the cultural, civic, and economic vitality of Southeast Michigan, the State of Israel, and the Jewish community. Established in 2005 by businessman and philanthropist William Davidson, it provides financial support to a variety of programs and initiatives in areas such as education, arts, health, human services, and Jewish life. Its funding usually targets innovative, collaborative efforts that have the potential to make a significant, long-lasting impact.
IRS Form 990 Filing History
| Year | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Grants paid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 990-PF | $28.5M | $71.8M | $1.1B | $60.0M | View |
| 2022 | 990-PF | $43.3M | $75.2M | $1.1B | $59.7M | View |
| 2021 | 990-PF | $127.3M | $68.3M | $1.1B | $55.1M | View |
| 2020 | 990-PF | $46.3M | $63.4M | $1.1B | $51.7M | View |
| 2019 | 990-PF | $45.8M | $67.9M | $1.1B | $56.2M | View |
| 2015 | 990-PF | $139K | $63.0M | $765.3M | $58.5M | View |
| 2014 | 990-PF | $382.5M | $54.1M | $828.1M | $50.8M | View |
| 2013 | 990-PF | $127.1M | $51.1M | $503.5M | $47.1M | View |
Source: IRS Form 990 series via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer. Amounts as filed.
Past Grantees
top 25 of 94 recipients — $59.6M total paid| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Detroit | Bloomfield Hills, MI | $6.1M | To support the Israel Emergency Campaign and to support the emergency in Israel |
| Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan | Detroit, MI | $5.0M | To support the Unified Greenway Endowment Fund |
| American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science Inc | New York, NY | $3.0M | To support the creation of a new campus for the Davidson Institute of Science Education and the Davidson Institute of Science Education Endo |
| AFSNC Inc | New York City, NY | $2.5M | For general operating support for Start Up Nation Central |
| Jewish Federation of Detroit | Bloomfield Hills, MI | $2.4M | To support the 2025 Annual Campaign, JLabs, and the Collective |
| Detroit Opera | Detroit, MI | $2.0M | To support opera seasons |
| Holocaust Memorial Center | Farmington Hills, MI | $2.0M | To support the renovation of the permanent exhibit |
| Jerusalem Botanical Gardens | Jerusalem | $2.0M | To support the creation of a new gallery |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | New York, NY | $1.5M | General operating support and support for Onward Israel |
| OneTable | New York, NY | $1.5M | To support the implementation of the strategic plan |
| Sefaria Inc | New York, NY | $1.5M | To support Sefaria's Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks zt"l Legacy Project |
| Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan | Detroit, MI | $1.3M | To support the New Economy Initiative |
| Foundation For Detroit's Future | Detroit, MI | $1.3M | For Support of the Grand Bargain for the Detroit Institute of Arts |
| The Jewish People Policy Institute | Jerusalem | $1.2M | To support the William Davidson Distinguished Fellow and for general operating support |
| American Israel Education Foundation Inc | Washington, DC | $1.0M | General operating support |
| Momentum Unlimited Inc | Rockville, MD | $1.0M | General operating support |
| Momentum Unlimited Inc | Rockville, MD | $1.0M | General operating support |
| The Schechter Institutes Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $1.0M | To support the TALI Education Fund, the Schechter Institute Graduate School of Jewish Studies, and for general operating support |
| Wexner Foundation | New Albany, OH | $1.0M | To support the Wexner Davidson Fellowship, completion of Davidson Scholars program, and the alumni program for Davidson Scholars |
| Washington Institute for Near East Policy | Washington, DC | $950K | To support the William Davidson Distinguished Fellow and the Young Scholars Program |
| Detroit Symphony Orchestra Inc | Detroit, MI | $900K | To support the William Davidson Neighborhood Concert Series and for general operating support |
| The Shalom Hartman Institute of North America | New York, NY | $900K | To support Hartman Digital and Shalom Hartman Institute of North America's work in metro Detroit |
| Gesher Foundation Inc | New York, NY | $850K | To support the AMI Initiative |
| Hillel The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life (Hillel International) | Washington, DC | $850K | To support the Israel Action and Antisemitism Program, the Israel Leadership Network, The Center for Jewish and Israel Education, and the St |
| Jewish Theological Seminary of America | New York, NY | $750K | For general operating support for the William Davidson Graduate School of Jewish Education |
From the 2024 IRS Form 990-PF (Part XV) e-filing. Amounts as filed.