Palmer And Jane D Davenport Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 20-7210080
Foundation Overview
Based in Chicago, IL, Palmer And Jane D Davenport Foundation has awarded 149 grants totaling $1,915,047 to organizations in Massachusetts. Individual grants range from $250 to $248,797, with a median award of $5,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
18 of 32 recipients (56%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
100% of all grants are concentrated in Massachusetts, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Massachusetts, funding concentrates in Hyannis (38%), South Yarmouth (14%), Falmouth (11%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 74% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (57%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Palmer And Jane D Davenport Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Wellness Collaborative | $5,000 | South Yarmouth, MA, US | Summer / Event Sponsorship | 2024 |
| Cape Wellness Collaborative | $5,000 | South Yarmouth, MA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Cape Area Pilots Association | $50,000 | Waquoit, MA, US | Scholarship Fund | 2024 |
| Seaside Lemans Fund | $50,000 | South Yarmouth, MA, US | Charitable Donation | 2024 |
| Brazilian Resource Center | $10,000 | Hyannis, MA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Cape Cod Foster Closet | $1,000 | Orleans, MA, US | Volunteer Management Software | 2024 |
| Champ Homes | $5,000 | Hyannis, MA, US | Transitional Housing Assistance Program | 2024 |
| Gosnold Behavioral Health | $5,000 | Falmouth, MA, US | Gosnold Growth & Care Continuum Maintenance | 2024 |
| Penikese Island School Inc | $5,000 | Woods Hole, MA, US | Discovery Day School Trips | 2024 |
| Falmouth Service Center Inc | $2,500 | Falmouth, MA, US | Fresh Foods Program | 2024 |
| Cape Cod Council Of Churches Inc | $10,000 | Hyannis, MA, US | Faith Family Kitchen Equipment Needs | 2024 |
| Ymca Cape Cod | $2,500 | West Barnstable, MA, US | Achievers Teen Mentoring Program | 2024 |
| Cape Cod Times Neighbors Fund | $5,000 | Hyannis, MA, US | Basic Needs For Vulnerable Residents | 2024 |
| Cape Kid Meals | $5,000 | Osterville, MA, US | Childhood Hunger Relief Program | 2024 |
| Elder Services Of Cape Cod & The Islands | $7,500 | South Dennis, MA, US | Meals On Wheels | 2024 |
| Cape Wellness Collaborative | $10,000 | South Yarmouth, MA, US | Charitable Donation | 2024 |
| Cape Wellness Collaborative | $5,000 | South Yarmouth, MA, US | Summer / Event Sponsorship | 2024 |
| Cape Wellness Collaborative | $5,000 | South Yarmouth, MA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Cape Area Pilots Association | $50,000 | Waquoit, MA, US | Scholarship Fund | 2024 |
| Seaside Lemans Fund | $50,000 | South Yarmouth, MA, US | Charitable Donation | 2024 |
| Brazilian Resource Center | $10,000 | Hyannis, MA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Cape Cod Foster Closet | $1,000 | Orleans, MA, US | Volunteer Management Software | 2024 |
| Champ Homes | $5,000 | Hyannis, MA, US | Transitional Housing Assistance Program | 2024 |
| Gosnold Behavioral Health | $5,000 | Falmouth, MA, US | Gosnold Growth & Care Continuum Maintenance | 2024 |
| Penikese Island School Inc | $5,000 | Woods Hole, MA, US | Discovery Day School Trips | 2024 |
| Falmouth Service Center Inc | $2,500 | Falmouth, MA, US | Fresh Foods Program | 2024 |
| Cape Cod Council Of Churches Inc | $10,000 | Hyannis, MA, US | Faith Family Kitchen Equipment Needs | 2024 |
| Ymca Cape Cod | $2,500 | West Barnstable, MA, US | Achievers Teen Mentoring Program | 2024 |
| Cape Cod Times Neighbors Fund | $5,000 | Hyannis, MA, US | Basic Needs For Vulnerable Residents | 2024 |
| Cape Kid Meals | $5,000 | Osterville, MA, US | Childhood Hunger Relief Program | 2024 |
| Elder Services Of Cape Cod & The Islands | $7,500 | South Dennis, MA, US | Meals On Wheels | 2024 |
| Cape Wellness Collaborative | $10,000 | South Yarmouth, MA, US | Charitable Donation | 2024 |
| The Cape Cod Foundation Inc | $50,000 | South Yarmouth, MA, US | Seaside Lemans Fund | 2023 |
| Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation | $50,000 | Hyannis, MA, US | Davenport-mugar Cancer Center In Memory Of Joann Curley | 2023 |
| Cape Abilities Inc | $15,000 | Hyannis, MA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Belonging To Each Other Inc | $5,000 | Falmouth, MA, US | Emergency/short Term Motel Placements & Supplemental Meals | 2023 |
| Champ Homes | $5,000 | Hyannis, MA, US | Transitional Housing Assistance Program | 2023 |
| Cape Cod Times Needy Fund | $5,000 | Hyannis, MA, US | Basic Needs For Vulnerable Residents | 2023 |
| Gosnold Behavioral Health | $10,000 | Falmouth, MA, US | Gosnold School Based Counseling Program | 2023 |
| Cape Cod Council Of Churches Inc | $10,000 | Hyannis, MA, US | Refrigerated Van For Food Access | 2023 |
| Penikese Island School | $10,000 | Woods Hole, MA, US | School Trip Discovery Days | 2023 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Cape Cod | $4,500 | Hyannis, MA, US | Little Big Fishing Tournament | 2023 |
| Elder Services Of Cape Cod & The Islands | $5,000 | South Dennis, MA, US | Meals-on-wheels | 2023 |
| Cape Wellness Collaborative | $10,000 | South Yarmouth, MA, US | Integrative Oncology Care For Cape Residents | 2023 |
| Historical Society Of Old Yarmouth | $1,000 | Yarmouth Port, MA, US | Charitable Donation | 2023 |
| Harwich Historical Society | $1,000 | Harwich, MA, US | Charitable Donation | 2023 |
| Kennedy-donovan Center Inc | $2,500 | West Yarmouth, MA, US | Family Support Prom & Swim Lessons / Memberships | 2023 |
| Behavioral Health Innovators Inc | $3,000 | South Chatham, MA, US | Positive Alternatives For School Support | 2023 |
| Ma Military Support Foundation Inc | $3,000 | Sandwich, MA, US | Fuel Our Mission | 2023 |
| Sharing Kindness Inc | $5,000 | South Harwich, MA, US | Healing House | 2023 |
| Community Health Center Of Cape Cod | $5,000 | Mashpee, MA, US | Addressing Substance Use Disorders Through Recovery Coaching Program | 2023 |
| Harbor Health Services Inc | $5,000 | Hyannis, MA, US | Hyannis Patient Transportation Fund | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Cape Cod | $5,000 | Mashpee, MA, US | Affordable Teen Program | 2023 |
| Dream Day On Cape Cod | $5,000 | Brewster, MA, US | All Inclusive Activities | 2023 |
| Cape & Islands Veterans Outreach Center | $5,000 | Hyannis, MA, US | Veteran Food Program Expansion | 2023 |
| Duffy Health Center | $5,000 | Hyannis, MA, US | Reach Mobile Unit | 2023 |
| Family Pantry Of Cape Cod | $5,000 | Harwich, MA, US | Healthy Eating For Healty Living | 2023 |
| The Cape Cod Foundation Inc | $50,000 | South Yarmouth, MA, US | Seaside Lemans Fund | 2023 |
| Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation | $50,000 | Hyannis, MA, US | Davenport-mugar Cancer Center In Memory Of Joann Curley | 2023 |
| Cape Abilities Inc | $15,000 | Hyannis, MA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Belonging To Each Other Inc | $5,000 | Falmouth, MA, US | Emergency/short Term Motel Placements & Supplemental Meals | 2023 |
| Champ Homes | $5,000 | Hyannis, MA, US | Transitional Housing Assistance Program | 2023 |
| Cape Cod Times Needy Fund | $5,000 | Hyannis, MA, US | Basic Needs For Vulnerable Residents | 2023 |
| Gosnold Behavioral Health | $10,000 | Falmouth, MA, US | Gosnold School Based Counseling Program | 2023 |
| Cape Cod Council Of Churches Inc | $10,000 | Hyannis, MA, US | Refrigerated Van For Food Access | 2023 |
| Penikese Island School | $10,000 | Woods Hole, MA, US | School Trip Discovery Days | 2023 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Cape Cod | $4,500 | Hyannis, MA, US | Little Big Fishing Tournament | 2023 |
| Elder Services Of Cape Cod & The Islands | $5,000 | South Dennis, MA, US | Meals-on-wheels | 2023 |
| Cape Wellness Collaborative | $10,000 | South Yarmouth, MA, US | Integrative Oncology Care For Cape Residents | 2023 |
| Historical Society Of Old Yarmouth | $1,000 | Yarmouth Port, MA, US | Charitable Donation | 2023 |
| Harwich Historical Society | $1,000 | Harwich, MA, US | Charitable Donation | 2023 |
| Kennedy-donovan Center Inc | $2,500 | West Yarmouth, MA, US | Family Support Prom & Swim Lessons / Memberships | 2023 |
| Behavioral Health Innovators Inc | $3,000 | South Chatham, MA, US | Positive Alternatives For School Support | 2023 |
| Ma Military Support Foundation Inc | $3,000 | Sandwich, MA, US | Fuel Our Mission | 2023 |
| Sharing Kindness Inc | $5,000 | South Harwich, MA, US | Healing House | 2023 |
| Community Health Center Of Cape Cod | $5,000 | Mashpee, MA, US | Addressing Substance Use Disorders Through Recovery Coaching Program | 2023 |
| Harbor Health Services Inc | $5,000 | Hyannis, MA, US | Hyannis Patient Transportation Fund | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Cape Cod | $5,000 | Mashpee, MA, US | Affordable Teen Program | 2023 |
| Dream Day On Cape Cod | $5,000 | Brewster, MA, US | All Inclusive Activities | 2023 |
| Cape & Islands Veterans Outreach Center | $5,000 | Hyannis, MA, US | Veteran Food Program Expansion | 2023 |
| Duffy Health Center | $5,000 | Hyannis, MA, US | Reach Mobile Unit | 2023 |
| Family Pantry Of Cape Cod | $5,000 | Harwich, MA, US | Healthy Eating For Healty Living | 2023 |
| The Cape Cod Foundation Inc | $50,000 | South Yarmouth, MA, US | Seaside Lemans Fund | 2022 |
| Cape Cod Healthcare Inc | $100,000 | Hyannis, MA, US | In Honor And Memory Of David G Mugar | 2022 |
| Cape Abilities Inc | $10,000 | Hyannis, MA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Belonging To Each Other Inc | $5,000 | Falmouth, MA, US | Motel Costs - Short Term & Emergencies | 2022 |
| Champ Homes | $2,500 | Hyannis, MA, US | Transitional Housing Assistance Program | 2022 |
| Cape Cod Times Needy Fund | $5,000 | Hyannis, MA, US | Basic Needs For Vulnerable Residents | 2022 |
| Gosnold Inc | $5,000 | Falmouth, MA, US | Gosnold Behavioral Health Pharmacy | 2022 |
| Cape Cod Council Of Churches Inc | $8,000 | Hyannis, MA, US | Faith Family Kitchen Technology & Storage Capacity Expansion | 2022 |
| Penikese Island School | $10,000 | Woods Hole, MA, US | Penikese Island Discovery Days | 2022 |
| Tedys Team | $5,000 | Plainville, MA, US | Boston Marathon | 2022 |
| The Cape Cod Foundation Inc | $50,000 | South Yarmouth, MA, US | Seaside Lemans Fund | 2022 |
| Cape Cod Healthcare Inc | $100,000 | Hyannis, MA, US | In Honor And Memory Of David G Mugar | 2022 |
| Cape Abilities Inc | $10,000 | Hyannis, MA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Belonging To Each Other Inc | $5,000 | Falmouth, MA, US | Motel Costs - Short Term & Emergencies | 2022 |
| Champ Homes | $2,500 | Hyannis, MA, US | Transitional Housing Assistance Program | 2022 |
| Cape Cod Times Needy Fund | $5,000 | Hyannis, MA, US | Basic Needs For Vulnerable Residents | 2022 |
| Gosnold Inc | $5,000 | Falmouth, MA, US | Gosnold Behavioral Health Pharmacy | 2022 |
| Cape Cod Council Of Churches Inc | $8,000 | Hyannis, MA, US | Faith Family Kitchen Technology & Storage Capacity Expansion | 2022 |
| Penikese Island School | $10,000 | Woods Hole, MA, US | Penikese Island Discovery Days | 2022 |
| Tedys Team | $5,000 | Plainville, MA, US | Boston Marathon | 2022 |
| The Cape Cod Foundation Inc | $50,000 | South Yarmouth, MA, US | Seaside Lemans Fund | 2022 |
| Cape Cod Healthcare Inc | $100,000 | Hyannis, MA, US | In Honor And Memory Of David G Mugar | 2022 |
| Cape Abilities Inc | $10,000 | Hyannis, MA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Belonging To Each Other Inc | $5,000 | Falmouth, MA, US | Motel Costs - Short Term & Emergencies | 2022 |
| Champ Homes | $2,500 | Hyannis, MA, US | Transitional Housing Assistance Program | 2022 |
| Cape Cod Times Needy Fund | $5,000 | Hyannis, MA, US | Basic Needs For Vulnerable Residents | 2022 |
| Gosnold Inc | $5,000 | Falmouth, MA, US | Gosnold Behavioral Health Pharmacy | 2022 |
| Cape Cod Council Of Churches Inc | $8,000 | Hyannis, MA, US | Faith Family Kitchen Technology & Storage Capacity Expansion | 2022 |
| Penikese Island School | $10,000 | Woods Hole, MA, US | Penikese Island Discovery Days | 2022 |
| Tedys Team | $5,000 | Plainville, MA, US | Boston Marathon | 2022 |
| The Cape Cod Foundation Inc | $10,000 | South Yarmouth, MA, US | Friends Of The Bass River | 2021 |
| The Cape Cod Foundation Inc | $50,000 | South Yarmouth, MA, US | Seaside Lemans Fund | 2021 |
| Cape Wellness Collaborative | $5,000 | Hyannis, MA, US | Improving The Health, Welfare And Quality Of Life For People Living On The Cape And Islands | 2021 |
| Belonging To Each Other Inc | $2,500 | Falmouth, MA, US | Motel Costs In Cases Of Emergency | 2021 |
| Champ Homes | $5,000 | Hyannis, MA, US | Transitional Housing Assistance Program | 2021 |
| Cape Cod Times Needy Fund | $2,500 | Hyannis, MA, US | Basic Needs Safety Net For Individuals With Chronic & Infectious Diseases | 2021 |
| Kennedy Donovan Center | $5,000 | Foxboro, MA, US | Cape & Islands Early Intervention Program | 2020 |
| Alzheimers Family Caregiver Support Ctr | $5,000 | Brewster, MA, US | Improving The Health, Welfare And Quality Of Life For People Living On The Cape And Islands | 2020 |
| Cape Cod Council Of Churches Inc | $5,000 | Hyannis, MA, US | A Baby Center | 2020 |
| Cape Wellness Collaborative | $5,000 | Hyannis, MA, US | Improving The Health, Welfare And Quality Of Life For People Living On The Cape And Islands | 2020 |
| Champ Homes | $5,000 | Hyannis, MA, US | Transitional Housing Program | 2020 |
| Community Health Center Of Cape Cod | $5,000 | Mashpee, MA, US | Improving The Health, Welfare And Quality Of Life For People Living On The Cape And Islands | 2020 |
| Duffy Health Center | $5,000 | Hyannis, MA, US | Network Server And Tech Improvements | 2020 |
| Rfk Childrens Action Corps | $5,000 | Lancaster, MA, US | Cape Cod Adolescent Treatment Center | 2020 |
| Cape Cod Foundation | $5,000 | South Yarmouth, MA, US | Designate Friends Of Bass River Founder | 2017 |
| Forsyth Institute | $5,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Cape Cod Council Of Churches | $10,000 | Hyannis, MA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Family Pantry Of Cape Cod | $5,000 | Harwich, MA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Cape Cod Times Needy Fund Inc | $5,000 | Hyannis, MA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation (see Stmt 12) | $248,797 | Hyannis, MA, US | Expansion Of Davenport Mugar Cancer Center | 2017 |
| Thornton Burgess Society | $250 | East Sandwich, MA, US | Charitable Donation | 2016 |
| Cape Cod Maritime Museum | $2,500 | Hyannis, MA, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Cape Cod Council Of Churches | $5,000 | Hyannis, MA, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Emerald Hollow Therapeutic Riding Center | $2,500 | Brewster, MA, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Homeless Not Hopeless | $5,000 | Hyannis, MA, US | Second Chance Project | 2016 |
| Cape Cod Times Needy Fund | $5,000 | Hyannis, MA, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Calmer Choice | $2,500 | South Yarmouth, MA, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Community Health Center Of Cape Cod | $5,000 | Mashpee, MA, US | Bourne Facility Expansion Project | 2016 |
| Cape Cod Challenger Club | $2,500 | Osterville, MA, US | Athletic, Recreational And Social Activities For Children With Special Needs | 2016 |
| Cultural Center Of Cape Cod | $3,000 | South Yarmouth, MA, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Gosnold Inc | $2,000 | Falmouth, MA, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Independence House | $2,500 | Hyannis, MA, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Forsyth Kids | $2,500 | Cambridge, MA, US | Forsyth Kids Program - Cape Cod | 2016 |
| Yarmouth Food Pantry | $5,000 | South Yarmouth, MA, US | Food Purchases | 2016 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Cape Cod | $5,000 | Hyannis, MA, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Sight Loss Services Inc | $2,500 | South Dennis, MA, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Cape Cod Foundation | $50,000 | Yarmouthport, MA, US | Davenport Companies Fund To Be Held For Cape Cod Community College Nursing Scholarship Program | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 20-7210080 |
| Website | http://www.davenportfoundation.org |
| Address | PO BOX 803878 Chicago, IL 60680-3878 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Palmer And Jane D Davenport Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Jane D Davenport |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Dewitt P Davenport |
| Trustee | Northern Trust |
Forms 990-PF
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